the list of institutions in Shanghai eligible to apply for the CGS
About this opportunity
If you're planning to study in Shanghai, you may have questions about the Chinese Government Scholarship (CGS), including funding levels, eligibility, required materials, and application channels. To help you navigate the process and increase your chances of securing the scholarship, this practical guide answers some frequently asked questions. I. What is CGS and its categories? To promote mutual understanding, international cooperation, and exchange across various fields, China has established a series of scholarship programs to sponsor international students, teachers, and scholars to study and conduct research at Chinese universities. The China Scholarship Council is responsible for the enrollment and administration of Chinese Government Scholarship programs. Currently, 289 designated Chinese universities offer a wide variety of academic programs for international students at all levels. CGS programs include various categories: Bilateral Programs (Type A), University Programs (Type B), Designated Scholarship Programs, such as the Great Wall Program, EU Program, AUN Program, PIF Program, and WMO Program, and Student Exchange Program. (I) Bilateral Program (Type A) The program accords with the cooperation and exchange agreements or consensus reached by the Chinese government and the governments and institutions of other nations. It is open to undergraduates, postgraduates, and general and senior scholars. An applicant shall file an application with the dispatching department of their home country. If you are applying to the Bilateral Program, you may refer to the guide below: Guide to applying for the Chinese Government Scholarship Bilateral Program (II) University Program (Type B) The University Program is the most common program. This type is designed to finance the study of talented international students in China who are directly educated and recommended by designated Chinese universities. The supporting student categories are various, which are subject to the requirements of each of these universities. An applicant shall file an application with Chinese universities undertaking this program. For more information, you may visit the China Scholarship Council website at www.csc.edu.cn. (III) Designated Scholarship Programs These programs are set up in accordance with cooperation agreements between China and international organizations and institutions. An applicant shall file an application with the international organizations and institutions concerned
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