Sajid Iqbal sajidiqbal62@gmail.com

PhD student Harbin Institute of Technology Nov 10, 2013

There are various and diverse scholarship opportunities in China.

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Wasif Ali Waisf, “A man is happy who is happy with his Naseeb.”

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Don't curse the darkness, light a candle.

The number of international students studying in China has been mounting by 20% annually since the reform and opening period began.

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In 2010, the number of international students studying in China reached 2,60,000 for the first time. 85 % were granted Chinese government scholarships.

The duration of degree programs are generally fixed: Undergraduate programs last for 4 to 5-years,

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Ph.D degrees for 3-5 years.

Master’s degrees for 2-3 years, and

There are three different types of Chinese Scholarships.

Chinese Government Scholarship Programs

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Chinese Local government scholarships

University scholarships

There are three different types of Chinese Scholarships (contd.)

Chinese Government Scholarship Programs China/UNESCO--the Great Wall Fellowship Program Marine Scholarship of China Study In Asia Scholarship Program China/AUN Scholarship Program

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Chinese Local government scholarships Inner Mongolia Government Scholarship 2013 Heilongjiang Government Scholarship for International... Guidelines of Guangxi Government Scholarship for A... Beijing Government Scholarship University scholarships Southwest University President Scholarship NUPT International Students Scholarship Scholarship for International Students in FJUT International Student Scholarship at Shandong University

Monthly living allowance is granted to the students through the host institution at these rates (per month):

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- Master’s degree students: CNY 1,700 Yuan - Doctoral degree students: CNY 2,000 Yuan

China has over 1,000 higher educational institutions (HEIs). The C9 League is an alliance of top 9 Chinese universities.

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China Scholarship Council (CSC) provides information for all scholarships http://en.csc.edu.cn/

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You will submit your application through the online application system http://laihua.csc.edu.cn

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Applicants shall apply directly to Chinese HEIs. Applicants shall log on the online application system, fill out and print the application form. Applicants are welcome to consult the universities before February.

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China Scholarship Council (CSC) does not accept individual applications from applicants.

Teaching English is one of the main job areas for foreigners in China.

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Important websites

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China Scholarship Council (CSC) http://en.csc.edu.cn/ For the online application system http://laihua.csc.edu.cn International Student Center http://www.studyathit.cn/ Harbin Institute of Technology