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Chinese Government Scholarship — Independent Recruitment Program (自主招生) at South China Agricultural University

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China Scholarship Council (CSC) / South China Agricultural University🇨🇳 ChinaDeadline: Varies by programme

South China Agricultural University (华南农业大学, Guangzhou) runs an annual Chinese Government Scholarship Independent Recruitment (自主招生) program: candidates must be recommended by a supervisor, are evaluated by a 5-7 professor panel whose vote decides the proposed admit list, and pass through a public notice before the provincial education department consolidates the list for CSC final approval. Recipients may not change institution, and in principle not major or program length; the scholarship is forfeited if enrollment is not on schedule. Unlike Type B, applicants must not currently be studying in China (graduates must have been away over one year).

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Scholarship Overview

ProviderChina Scholarship Council (CSC) / South China Agricultural University
Host Country🇨🇳 China
Study LevelMaster's, PhD
Field of StudyAll fields
Funding TypeFully Funded + Stipend
ValueNot stated on the plan page. The program is funded through the Chinese Government Scholarship with CSC holding final approval; the university's companion CGS Type B brochure lists the standard package (tuition/application-fee waiver, free accommodation, living allowance, comprehensive medical insurance).
DurationNot specified
Application DeadlineVaries by programme1 programme date belowVaries by programmeVaries by programme
Eligible NationalitiesAll nationalities
Application FeeFree
Last Updated24 September 2026
Official Websitecie.scau.edu.cn

Deadlines by programme

This award does not run on one deadline: the provider sets it per programme, campus or intake. These are the dates its own notice states, each with the clause it came from.

Programme / intakeClosing date
The standing plan runs one recruitment round…“The standing plan runs one recruitment round per year with a quota set by the annual MOE notice: applications late January to early April, expert panel vote mid-April, one-week public notice, provincial education department consolidation in early May, and CSC approval with admission documents (JW201) dispatched by end June.”end Junemonth only

No date has been estimated: where the notice gives only a month, the month is shown, and where it gives no year, none is assumed. Confirm the date that applies to you on the provider’s page before applying.

What Does This Scholarship Cover?

Specific benefits are not specified for this scholarship. Check the official provider website for full details.

Who Can Apply?

Nationality

  • Open to all nationalities

Academic Requirements

  • Non-Chinese citizens in good health who are not currently studying in China (graduates of Chinese institutions eligible only more than one year after graduation); Chinese-taught programs require HSK 4, English-taught programs HSK 3; master's applicants hold a bachelor's degree aged 35 or under, doctoral applicants hold a master's degree aged 40 or under; application requires supervisor recommendation.

Language Requirements

Not specified

Age & Experience

Not specified

How to Apply

  1. 1

    Obtain supervisor recommendation per the university's 《中国政府奖学金-自主招生项目》申请介绍, submit the CGS application form with notarized degree certificates, transcripts, an 800-word study/research plan, two recommendation letters and the physical examination form to the university; the expert panel vote and public notice are followed by provincial consolidation and CSC final approval by end June. Contact: International Education College, [email protected], +86-20-85280037.

Required Documents

Document list not specified. See the official application instructions.

Before You Apply

Always verify the scholarship information on the official provider website. Scholarship deadlines, requirements, funding details, and eligibility can change.

Last Verified: 24 September 2026Last Updated: 24 September 2026Source: Official ProviderVerification Status:
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