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
- Tuition Waiver: Full tuition coverage.
- Accommodation: Free on-campus accommodation at Zhongguan New Garden Building 5 (single rooms for doctoral students; double rooms for others).
- Monthly Stipend:
- Undergraduate students: CNY 2,500
- Master’s students and general scholars: CNY 3,000
- Doctoral students and senior scholars: CNY 3,500
- 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
- Submit Admission Application:
- Complete the admission application via the Peking University International Student Portal.
- Pay the required application fee.
- Download Supporting Documents:
- Applicants who pass the initial screening can download proof of eligibility for the Chinese Government Scholarship via the portal.
- 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.