2023 Chinese Government Scholarship - University Program

Key Facts

Award information

The scheme is administered by the China Scholarship Council (CSC) in collaboration with universities in China.

Award details

Duration: same as the standard length of the program

Value: The scholarship covers tuition, lodging, medical insurance, and a living stipend (master CNY 3,000/month, PhD CNY 3,500/month)

Eligibility

Nationality: All (except for the People's Republic of China)

Level of study: Graduate

Subject: All subjects

How to Apply

There is a two-stage application process which involves applying for entry to the graduate program at SUFE, then applying separately to the CSC for the scholarship after being informed about the University admission decision outcomes.

Apply Process

Stage 1: Apply for a graduate program at SUFE (January 1, 2023-March 10, 2023)

Visit the SUFE ICES website for the list of graduate programs and for information, confirm the specific entry requirements, application process and required documentation for your application before starting the online application.

Remit the unrefundable application fee (CNY830/1660).

Only bank transfer is accepted.  

If payment is made in China, please fill in with payee's information in Chinese.

Payee: 上海财经大学

A/C: 442959257313

Bank: 中国银行上海市五角场支行

If payment is made outside the Chinese mainland, please fill in with payee's information in English.

Submit the program application through SUFE Applicant Portal http://ao.sufe.edu.cn/ 

Register at SUFE Applicant Portal http://ao.sufe.edu.cn/. Log into your account, search for and add an application for the graduate program you wish to apply for.

Under the Financial Support of the online application, please indicate that you plan to apply for Chinese Government Scholarship - University Program. This is important as it will help us identify that you are interested in the scholarship.

Stage 2: Apply to the CSC for the scholarship (middle March 2023)

SUFE Admission Office reviews your application submitted through SUFE Applicant Portal. If shortlisted, you are required to take the evaluative interview (online interview) conducted by SUFE. If you receive an offer of a place from SUFE, you will need to apply separately to the CSC for the scholarship and follow the CSC application process. CSC applications must be submitted online on the CSC website (http://www.campuschina.org).

Documents

1. Photo 

Please use the ID photo taken within the last 6 months. The head in the photograph must be facing the camera straight on, and the face may not be obscured. The photo itself must be in color, but the background needs to be white or blue. Head coverings are prohibited. 

2. Passport identification page

Your passport should be valid beyond January 31, 2024.

3. Certificate of your highest academic level

If you are in the final year, please upload a certificate indicating the program details and the expected completion date.

4. Academic transcript 

You need to apply with academic transcript for all the courses taken from bachelor year one. It would be appreciated that the transcript is attached with a clarification on the grading system and how your GPA is calculated.

5. Language proficiency certification

For applicants of English-taught programs

If you are not from an English-speaking background, you need to meet the English Language requirements through IELTS, or TOEFL at the grades specified, TOEFL iBT 80 / IELTS (A) 6.5 overall.

* If the previous degree is taught in English, an official certificate can replace TOEFL/IELTS .

For applicants of Chinese-taught programs

You should have a valid HSK 5/6 certification (minimum requirement HSK 5: 180).

* If the previous degree is taught in Chinese, an official certificate can replace HSK.

6. Study/Research plan

It should be written in the instrucitonal language of your intended program, at least 1000 words, and enclosed with the applicant's signature.

7. Two reference letters

Each graduate program applicant should have two references from academic source (professor or associate professor).  

The letters should be recent, dated, in English/Chinese, and with referee's contact details (employer, position, email, phone number). 

If you cannot upload the letter(s) by yourself, please use an explanation letter and ask the referees to send the letters to ices@mail.sufe.edu.cn before application deadline.

8. Police Clearance Certificate  

A Police Clearance Certificate, known in other names such as Police Certificate, Criminal History Record Check, certifying that the applicant has never partaken in any criminal activity that led to the involvement of the police force. Please go to your local police authority where you reside, request that the police conduct a local or state criminal records search and provide you with a document reflecting that there is no history of a criminal record. The Police Clearance Certificate should be dated within the last 6 months.

If you are unable to maintain such a document due to the pandemic or other unforeseen circumstances, please contact Admission Office as early as possible for alternative documentation.

9. Guarantee of Financial Support

Your program application will not be processed without a funding documentation.

Your personal sponsor should be able to provide full financial support for your educational and living expenses for the entire length of study at SUFE. Ask your personal sponsor to complete the appropriate sections of the form and provide a scanned copy of his/her passport, or ID card of the sponsor is of Chinese nationality. The form you submit must:

n  Provide correct and complete information

n  Include with the signature of the sponsor, and 

n  Be written in English or Chinese 

10. Chinese visa/residence permit (for applicant living in the Chinese mainland only)

11. Foreigner's Physical Examination Report

The physical examinations must cover all the items listed in the“Foreigner Physical Examination Form”. The form you submit must:

n  Include with the signature of the attending physicians

n  Include with the official stamp of the hospital

n  Include with a sealed photograph of the applicant

n  Be written in English, and 

n  Be dated within the last 6 months. 

Please keep the original reports with you for later use when you register at the University.

If you are unable to conduct physical examination due to the pandemic or other unforeseen circumstances, please contact Admission Office as early as possible for alternative documentation.

12. Certificates recognizing awards & merits (if any)

13. Certificate of being offered a place in the program (required in Stage 2 application)

SUFE will send the certificate to those who meet the program eligibility criteria and pass the admission assessment (interview).

Please note:

Certified Chinese/English translations are required if the original documents are neither in English nor in Chinese.

The Admission Office will look for evidence for predicted qualification is realistic.

If you are admitted, you must be able to produce the original copy of the uploaded document for verification upon request during the matriculation in September 2023. If any falsehood is found, SUFE reserves the right to revoke admission.