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2025 China Link Scholarship Program at Hainan University, China

Chinese Government Scholarship: China Link Scholarship Program at Hainan University

Eligible Degree

  • General Scholar (current undergraduate or master’s students)
  • Senior Scholar (current Ph.D. students or faculty)

Brief Overview

  • Aims to enhance academic friendship and cooperation between China and international students, facilitating research exchanges at Hainan University

Details of the Scholarship

  • Duration: 1-12 months
  • Study must begin before August 31, 2025
  • Available study fields: All disciplines except Chinese language study
  • Language of instruction: English or Chinese (depending on program)

Eligible Countries

  • Open to applicants worldwide, including non-Chinese citizens in good academic standing who meet the scholarship criteria

Eligibility Requirements

  1. Non-Chinese citizen with good health and academic performance
  2. Under 45 years for general scholars; under 50 for senior scholars
  3. Language Requirements:
    • Chinese-taught programs: HSK Band 4 with scores above 180
    • English-taught programs: TOEFL (560 paper-based/78 internet-based) or IELTS (6.0), with exemptions for native English speakers

Scholarship Values

  • Full scholarship covering:
    • Tuition waiver
    • Free on-campus accommodation
    • Comprehensive medical insurance
    • Monthly stipend (CNY 3,000 for general scholars; CNY 3,500 for senior scholars)

Required Documents

  1. Application Forms for the Chinese Government Scholarship and Hainan University
  2. Passport Copy
  3. Highest diploma and academic transcripts (notarized)
  4. Language proficiency proof (HSK, IELTS, or TOEFL)
  5. Pre-admission letter from a Chinese university or supervisor (if available)
  6. Study Plan (500+ words in English or Chinese)
  7. Two Recommendation Letters from professors or associate professors
  8. Foreigner Physical Examination Form (completed within six months)
  9. Non-criminal record report (issued within six months)
  10. Proof of employment (if currently working in China)
  11. Curriculum Vitae (CV), including publications (if available)

How to Apply for the Scholarship

  1. Register and Complete the Online Application: Create an account on the CSC Study in China portal (campuschina.org) and fill out personal details.
  2. Select Program Category: Choose “Type B” and input the correct Agency Number for Hainan University (10589).
  3. Fill in Application Details: Complete all sections, including “Language Proficiency” and “Study Plan,” then upload supporting documents.
  4. Submit the Application: Carefully review before submission; edits are not allowed after submission.
  5. Print and Submit Application: Download the completed form and submit it to the dispatching authority in your country if required.
  6. Complete Hainan University’s Online Application: Submit scanned copies and finalize the application on Hainan University’s portal (hainanu.at0086.cn).

Deadline

  • Application deadlines for 2024:
    • June 30, 2024
    • September 30, 2024
    • December 30, 2024

Scholarship Confirmation

  1. Hainan University reviews applications and nominates candidates.
  2. Nominated applications are forwarded to CSC for the final decision.
  3. Successful candidates receive a digital Admission Notice and Visa Application Form (JW201).
  4. Registration details will be provided in the Admission Letter.