Southeast University — Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC) Guide

How to apply, step by step

1. 1Check the application window (usually opens in November and closes in April of the following year) and confirm your target university accepts the Chinese Government Scholarship.
2. 2Contact your target university / a potential supervisor to secure an invitation or acceptance letter if required; many programmes need one before you submit.
3. 3Create an account and complete the CSC online application at studyinchina.csc.edu.cn, entering your chosen university's agency number as the designated agency.
4. 4Complete the host university's own online application form, if it requires one, and upload the same documents.
5. 5Submit all required documents before the deadline, online through the CSC portal and, where the university asks, a hard copy to the International Students Office.
6. 6Wait for the university / CSC review and result. Shortlisted applicants may be contacted for an interview.

Required documents

• CSC Online Application Form (printed from studyinchina.csc.edu.cn)
• Copy of passport (valid for the full study period)
• Highest degree certificate (notarized copy) and transcripts
• Notarized English translation of certificates and transcripts if not in English/Chinese
• Study plan or research proposal
• Two recommendation letters from professors or associate professors
• Foreigner Physical Examination Form (for study periods of six months or more)
• Language proficiency certificate (HSK for Chinese-taught, IELTS/TOEFL for English-taught) if held
• Acceptance letter from a host university / pre-admission letter if available