Chinese Government Scholarship (Category A) – Peking University

Summary

The Chinese Government Scholarship (Category A), funded by the Ministry of Education of China, supports outstanding international students to study in China. Peking University, as a designated institution, welcomes applications from qualified international students for undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs.

Scholarship Benefits

1. Tuition Waiver: Full tuition coverage.
2. Accommodation: Free on-campus accommodation at Zhongguan New Garden Building 5 (single rooms for doctoral students; double rooms for others).
3. Monthly Stipend:
   • Undergraduate students: CNY 2,500
   • Master’s students and general scholars: CNY 3,000
   • Doctoral students and senior scholars: CNY 3,500
4. Comprehensive Medical Insurance: Fully covered under the Chinese Government Scholarship scheme.

Eligibility Criteria

General Requirements

• Must be a non-Chinese citizen in good health.

Academic Background and Age Limits

• Undergraduate Programs: High school graduates under 25 years old.
• Master’s Programs: Bachelor’s degree holders under 35 years old.
• Doctoral Programs: Master’s degree holders under 40 years old.

Language Proficiency

• Chinese-taught Programs:
  • Undergraduate applicants: HSK Level 6 with a score of 210 or above.
  • Applicants without sufficient HSK scores are encouraged to apply for the preparatory program.
• English-taught Programs:
  • Certain master’s and doctoral programs are taught in English; applicants must provide valid proof of English proficiency (e.g., TOEFL or IELTS).

Application Procedure

1. Submit Admission Application:
   • Complete the admission application via the Peking University International Student Portal.
   • Pay the required application fee.
2. Download Supporting Documents:
   • Applicants who pass the initial screening can download proof of eligibility for the Chinese Government Scholarship via the portal.
3. Submit Scholarship Application:
   • Submit your scholarship application along with the downloaded proof to the Chinese Embassy or relevant institutions in your home country.

Application Deadlines

• Undergraduate/Preparatory Program Proof Download: November 20, 2024 – February 28, 2025
• Master’s/Doctoral Program Proof Download: November 1, 2024 – February 28, 2025
• General/Senior Scholar Proof Download: January 1, 2025 – February 28, 2025

Important Notes

• The application period for the Chinese Government Scholarship (Category A) depends on the specific timelines announced by the Chinese Embassy or relevant institutions in the applicant’s country.
• Applicants must meet the academic and admission requirements of the programs offered by Peking University.