Popular Post Brian US Posted November 4, 2010 at 06:20 AM Popular Post Report Posted November 4, 2010 at 06:20 AM (edited) PLEASE READ THIS AND SEARCH THE THREAD BEFORE POSTING!!!! The following information was put together by the CSC Goddess extrapages with the help of admins and members. **This year's application process is nearly over, so please join us in the CSC Scholarship Results - 2011 topic for discussion on results. --- We've decided to make a new thread for the next round of CSC scholarship applicants. The plan is to make a fresh one each year. So this one's for you 2011 kids. Before we start: please check out the ARCHIVED posts from the past - it's a lot of information to sift through but it will answer the majority of your questions. The 2009 archived thread may be found here. --- The Basics Website: http://en.csc.edu.cn/ Information and Eligibility: http://en.csc.edu.cn/Laihua/11678d1ad1114276a296ca1f3da38f99.shtml (READ THIS) Application Forms: http://en.csc.edu.cn/Laihua/Default.aspx?cid=277 Online Application (not really): http://laihua.csc.edu.cn Not sure if the online application works, but fill it out anyway (search 2010 thread for comments) List of Universities: http://en.csc.edu.cn/Laihua/Search.aspx This thread is ONLY about the Chinese Government Scholarship - none of the others listed on the website. Here, we will discuss the steps of getting the Chinese Language scholarship. The process for those getting degrees is similar... you should be able to figure it out the small differences if that's what you're trying to do. To apply, contact and send your application to a Chinese embassy/consulate located in your home country. For example, Australians must apply at a Chinese embassy in Australia, and Americans must apply at a Chinese embassy in America. People currently in China can also apply, but they still have to mail their applications to a Chinese embassy in their home country! --- What We Know Very close to absolutely nothing. None of us know how this process works - and no one that is part of the process can tell us how it works. This is because even they don't know how it works. So just follow the rules. Trust me. Try calling the CSC people. I dare you. Deadlines are mostly in April - the deadline is different for each country/region/state/province. I encourage people to post and share their respective deadlines for 2011. The 2010 deadlines were as follows (these may change for 2011): U.S.-April 30th 2010 **Update**We have reports that the U.S. deadline is as early as March 15th for this year. EU-April 30th 2010 **Update**We have reports that the EU deadline is as early as March 31st for this year. Canada-December 15th 2009 British Columbia-January 2010 Ottawa-December 20th, 2009 Australia-December 26th 2009 Philippines-April 30th 2010 Morocco-March 30th 2010 The EU has its own CSC Scholarship. There are 100 full one-year scholarships. The PIF (Pacific Islands Forum) countries also has its own CSC Scholarship. There are 10 full scholarships. Airfare is included. I have no idea which countries are part of this forum. For everyone else, there are two types of scholarships: Full and Partial The full scholarship covers tuition, books, shared dorm, insurance, a monthly stipend, and (maybe) airfare. Airfare is ONLY covered if your specific country has this included in their agreement with China - it is limited to developing nations. For partial, you get to choose what you would like covered on the application. For people that are only applying for Chinese Language (as opposed to a degree), you can choose between 1 or 2 years. For people who are pursuing a degree, you can request 1 or 2 years of Chinese Language study BEFORE taking your classes if you either can't speak Chinese or need it improved. WE DO NOT KNOW THE CHANCES OF GETTING THIS SCHOLARSHIP FOR ANY COMBINATION OF THESE CHOICES. We don't know if we have a better chance of getting a partial or full scholarship, or if it's easier to get it if you request 1 or 2 years. Nor do we know how much your GPA matters, or if already having Chinese language skills hurts/helps you, or if having been to China before means you get extra points, or if having six toes will increase your chances. Whatever it is, we don't know. Quit asking. Please. You MUST start in September at the start of the new academic year (Generally. Some universities have their own December deadlines for Spring semesters. But you're on your own for that.) ... and SUMMER CLASSES are NOT included in the scholarship. If you already received the scholarship and wish to extend it you will need to apply again. First talk to your school or any contact to see what your options are. This is where your application will be going: Steps 1. You send your application to a third party representative of CSC (maybe your school). 2. The third party (OR you can apply directly) sends application to your native country's China Embassy. 3. Your native country's China Embassy sends your application to the Beijing CSC office. 4. The Beijing CSC office sends your application to your selected schools. 5. If and when a school accepts you, your acceptance is sent to the Beijing CSC office. 6. The Beijing CSC office sends your acceptance to your native country's China Embassy. 7. The China Embassy sends your acceptance and all needed documentation to you. At any step of this process your application may be rejected. Again we don't know why, how, or when the decision is made. In the end, the school gets a final say on whether you receive the scholarship or not. --- The Application Here is the application I submitted last year and was awarded the scholarship: http://i1105.photobucket.com/albums/h347/brian2211/CSCapplication1.jpg http://i1105.photobucket.com/albums/h347/brian2211/CSCapplication2.jpg http://i1105.photobucket.com/albums/h347/brian2211/CSCapplication3.jpg 1. Proposed Study in China: Chinese Language Student 2. Duration of the Major Study: For people learning Chinese - you can study for either one or two years, starting in September. 3. Study or Research Plan: In the previous years, they required all applicants to write something like a personal statement that was no less than 400 words (THIS IS STILL TRUE FOR EU APPLICANTS and probably for "degree" applicants), but now, you can just write in a few sentences that you would like to learn Chinese. Feel free to write a full "study plan" if you'd like - check out the archived thread for more information. 4. Organization/Person Recommending You: I say go for anything that sounds official: Use your university, your professor, the company you work for, this forum, whatever. 5. The Guarantor: Anyone you know in China - CSC will not call or contact them. You can make this part up if you want. For people who want a real person, extrapages has volunteered to be your guarantor. Maybe. If you participate in this thread. She is not a fan of giving her real name, address, and phone number to strangers. Seriously. 6. Letters of Recommendation: We have heard reports that letters of recommendations are NOT required for those studying Chinese and not pursuing a degree. This is also written on the website. Include them if you wish. Those who are pursuing a degree will need TWO letters of recommendation from professors/employers. 7. You need a notarized copy of your most recent transcript, and your high school diploma (for those who are still in university) or degree (if you already graduated from college). If it is not in English or Chinese, you need to get it translated into one of those two languages. 8. They want TWO copies of the application. We're not sure of that means the whole application (including any documents) or just the application form - so we recommend that you send two of everything. Online Application Here is a list of the known agency numbers. It is best to input the agency number of the embassy you are applying to, so U.S. applicants should input 8401 (number of the Chinese embassy in D.C.). If you cannot find the agency number then try the number for your first pick university. This will automatically fill in that school as your first choice. 10006 - Beihang Univ. (BUAA) 10007 - Beijing Institute of Technology 10008 - Univ. of Science and Technology Beijing 10010 - Beijing Univ. of Chemical Tech. 10013 - Beijing Univ. of Posts and Telecommunications 10019 - China Agricultural Univ (CAU) 10022 - Beijing Forestry Univ. 10026 - Beijing University of Chinese Medicine 10027 - Beijing Normal Univ. 10028 - Capital Normal Univ. 10029 - Capital Institute of Physical Educations 10030 - Beijing Foreign Studies University 10031 - Beijing International Studies Univ. 10032 - Beijing Language and Culture Univ. 10034 - Central Univ. of Finance and Economics 10036 - Univ. of International Business and Economics 10038 - Capital Univ. of Business and Economics 10040 - China Foreign Affairs Univ. 10043 - Beijing Sport University 10045 - Central Conservatory of Music 10047 - Central Academy of Fine Arts 10048 - The Central Academy of Drama 10050 - Beijing Film Academy 10052 - Central University For Nationalities 10053 - China University of Political Science and Law 10054 - North China Electric Power University 10055 - Nankai University 10056 - Tianjin Univ. 10057 - Tianjin Univ. of Science and Technology 10062 - Tianjin Medical University 10063 - Tianjin Univ. of Traditional Chinese Medicine 10065 - Tianjin Normal Univ 10066 - Tianjin Univ. of Technology and Education 10068 - Tianjin Foreign Studies Univ. (TFSU) 10140 - Liaoning University 10141 - Dalian Univ. of Technology 10145 - Northeastern University 10151 - Dalian Maritime Univ. 10159 - China Medical University 10161 - Dalian Medical University 10165 - Liaoning Normal University 10166 - Shenyang Normal University 10172 - Dalian Univ. of Foreign Languages 10173 - Dongbei Univ of Finance and Economics 10183 - Jilin University 10184 - Yanbian Univeristy 10186 - Changchun Univ. of Science and Technology 10200 - Northeast Normal Univ. 10201 - Beihua Univ. 10203 - Jilin Normal Univ. 10210 - Heilongjiang Univ. 10213 - Harbin Institute of Technology 10217 - Harbin Engineering Univ. 10222 - Jiamusi University 10224 - Northeast Agriculture Univ. 10231 - Harbin Normal University 10246 - Fudan Univ. 10247 - Tongji Univ. 10248 - Shanghai Jiao Tong Univ. 10251 - East China Univ. of Science and Technology 10252 - Univ. of Shanghai for Science and Tech. 10255 - Donghua Univ. 10268 - Shanghai Univ. of Traditional Chinese Medicine. 10269 - East China Normal University 10270 - Shanghai Normal Univ. 10271 - Shanghai International Studies Univ. 10272 - Shanghai Univ. of Finance and Economics (SUFE) 10277 - Shanghai Univ. of Sport 10278 - Shanghai Conservatory of Music 10280 - Shanghai University 10284 - Nanjing Univ. 10285 - Soochow Univ. 10286 - Southeast University 10287 - Nanjing Univ. of Aeronautics and Astronautics 10288 - Nanjing Univ. of Science and Technology 10290 - China Univ. of Mining and Technology 10294 - Hohai University 10295 - Jiangnan University 10300 - Nanjing Univ. of Information Science and Tech. 10307 - Nanjing Agricultural University 10315 - Nanjing Univ of Chinese Medicine 10335 - Zhejiang University 10337 - Zhejiang Univ of Technology 10338 - Zhejiang Sci-Tech Univ. 10345 - Zhejiang Normal Univ. 10355 - China Academy of Art 10357 - Anhui University 10358 - Univ. of Science and Technology of China (USTC) 10359 - Hefei Univ. of Technology 10370 - Anhui Normal Univ. 10384 - Xiamen Univ. 10403 - Nanchang Univ. 10408 - Jingdezhen Ceramic Institute 10422 - Shandong University 10423 - Ocean University of China 10445 - Shandong Normal University 10459 - Zhengzhou University 10486 - Wuhan University 10487 - Huazhong Univ of Science and Tech 10491 - China Univ. of Geosciences (Wuhan) 10497 - Wuhan Univ. of Technology 10504 - Huazhong Agricultural Univ. 10511 - Huazhong Normal University 10520 - Zhongnan Univ. of Economics and Law 10560 - Shantou University 0081 - Embassy of P.R. China in Albania 0121 - Embassy of P.R. China in Algeria 0241 - Embassy of P.R. China in Angola 0281 - Embassy of P.R. China in Antigua and Barbuda 0311 - Embassy of P.R. China in Azerbaijan 0321 - Embassy of Argentina in P.R. China 0361 - Consulate - General of P.R. China in Sydney 0401 - Embassy of P.R. China in Austria 0441 - Embassy of P.R. China in Bahamas 0481 - Embassy of Bahrain in P.R. China 1041 - Embassy of P.R. China in Myanmar 1081 - Embassy of P.R. China in Burundi 1121 - Embassy of P.R. China in Byelorussia 1321 - Embassy of P.R. China in Cape Verde 1401 - Embassy of P.R. China in Central Africa 1441 - Embassy of P.R. China in Sri Lanka 1481 - Embassy of P.R. China in Chad 1521 - Embassy of P.R. China in Chile 1701 - Embassy of P.R. China in Colombia 1741 - Embassy of P.R. China in Comores 1781 - Embassy of P.R. China in the Republic of Congo 1801 - Embassy of P.R. China in the Democratic Republic of Congo 1881 - Embassy of P.R. China in Costa Rica 1911 - Embassy of P.R. China in Croatia 1921 - Embassy of Cuba in P.R. China 1961 - Embassy of P.R. China in Cyprus 2031 - Embassy of P.R. China in Czech 2041 - Embassy of P.R. China in Benin 2081 - Embassy of P.R China in Denmark 2121 - Embassy of P.R. China in Dominica 2141 - Office of Development Commercial of P.R. China in Dominicana 2181 - Embassy of P.R. China in Ecuador 2261 - Embassy of P.R. China in Equatorial Guinea 2301 - Embassy of P.R. China in Ethiopia 2321 - Embassy of P.R. China in Eritrea 2331 - Embassy of P.R. China in Esthonia 2421 - Embassy of P.R. China in Fiji Islands 2461 - Embassy of P.R. China in Finland 8041 - Embassy of P.R. China in Ukraine 8071 - Embassy of P.R. China in Macedonia 8081 - Embassy of P.R. China in Egypt 8261 - Embassy of P.R. China in United Kingdom 8341 - Embassy of P.R. China in Tanzania 8401 - Embassy of P.R. China in U.S.A. 8581 - Embassy of P.R. China in Uruguay 8601 - Embassy of P.R. China in Uzbekistan 8621 - Embassy of P.R. China in Venezuela --- The University Applying to the university of choice before applying is OPTIONAL. We don't know if you get a better chance of either getting the scholarship or getting your first choice if you do get the scholarship. Also, there is no guarantee that you will get your first, second, or third choice that you list. There have been some people last year that didn't get any of their three and were sent to a random university. If you do apply beforehand, the university will send you an acceptance letter (which you would include with your scholarship application) and a student visa form that you will use to apply for your Chinese visa. You are normally not allowed to change universities, but it is possible. By possible I mean nearly impossible. A fellow Canadian classmate was only allowed to switch schools after getting a recommendation from 大山 himself. If you don't know who 大山 is, then look at it this way...have your country's ambassador talk to the head of the CSC on your behalf. --- The Foreigner Physical Examination Form You can get it filled out by your family doctor, internist, or a doctor from a clinic. It usually takes no more than 20 minutes. You don't need a "seal," as stated - the signature of the doctor and a stamp with the doctor's name and address and contact information of the hospital/clinic is fine. As for the "photo section" - it requires either a signature or stamp on the photo and paper (half on/half off at the same time) so that it can act as a seal to prove that it is your photo and has not been tampered with. For those of you currently in Beijing needing a physical examination it may be done here. DO NOT send the ORIGINAL Foreign Physical Examination Form with either the CSC application or your visa application. Send copies. You keep the ORIGINAL with you - treat it like your passport (even though you'll never use it again). --- Post-Scholarship/In China Notification: If you get the scholarship (notification is sent to you sometime around May/June - some people were notified as late as August), CSC will send you a package filled with information on the selected school, an admission letter from that school, a letter reminding you that you must register at the school between certain dates, and the Visa Application Form for Study in China (JW201) already filled out by CSC. All you need to do is get the visa, book your flight, and come to China. Stipend: All fees are taken care of. The only thing you need to manage is your stipend. Some universities will give you an ATM card that gets money deposited in it every month, while others will require you to pick up cash from a certain office. the stipend is generally handed out at the end of the month. The stipend is 1700 RMB a month - and a normal person will blow that in about a couple weeks or so eating out, exploring the city, buying daily necessities, partying - but it is POSSIBLE to live off just that if you just stay home and study, eat at the cafeteria, and have no life. Housing: The housing provided is the cheapest international students' accommodations the school offers. Usually, it's a tiny room with two desks, two closets, and two beds - without a private bathroom (you use a shared one with the rest of the floor). At some schools you can move to a nicer dorm, even to a single - as long as you pay the difference. However, in ALL cases, if you decide to move off-campus, you will lose the housing money altogether. They will not help you with your rent. Insurance: The scholarship pays for crap insurance. If you have health issues or would like to have comprehensive insurance, pay for your own plan before you get to China. You don't want to be on this insurance if something serious happens to you. You're going to get third-world country treatment and nothing more. --- Other/Miscellaneous I found a strange CSC Liaison Officer Contact Page. It gives you contact information of people in Beijing. Yeah. Good luck with that. There are AGE LIMITS for those applying for the scholarship. Please read the CSC page on eligibility for more information. --- JOIN THE DISCUSSION - SAY HELLO Hello. Where are you applying from? Just studying Chinese or pursuing a degree? What did your local Chinese embassy say? Where and how did you get your papers notarized? Did you apply for your school of choice beforehand? Where did you get your Physical Exam done? Anything else you learned or would like to share? Please refrain from discussion on which schools to apply to. There is a lot of information you may find around these forums. If you find the application process is too overbearing, we are here for you. Yet, keep in mind this is how things are done in China, so consider the commitment of living there. I want to thank everyone that has been/is/will be a part of this project - including all the admins, members, lurkers - everyone, especially extrapages. Extrapages has helped out thousands over the years and helped spread awareness that the Chinese government will pay you to study in China. It's a huge collaborative effort, and I'm glad we're in this together. Good luck, boys and girls. See you in China! Edited April 24, 2011 at 09:25 AM by Brian US 8
kdavid Posted November 4, 2010 at 07:52 AM Report Posted November 4, 2010 at 07:52 AM Great to see this post. I've been waiting for the 2011 thread for some time now. Many Canadians have a December 15th, 2010 deadline for this 2011 scholarship. Get those applications out soon. I contacted the DC Chinese embassy last night. I received a quick response saying that no deadlines for applications had been posted. Now, as I was speaking with a US embassy representative, he was likely responding as if I were an American (which I am). My question: is it possible that the deadline for Americans could be this early as well? I've already pulled the trigger on getting transcript copies, etc., but would need to start doing so for letters of recommendation as well should my deadline (i.e. the deadline for Americans) be only a month away! 1. Proposed Study in China: Chinese Language Student What about those applying for a scholarship for a Master's program? Has anyone here been awarded the CSC scholarship for non-Chinese language study? Are these more difficult to get than Chinese language scholarships? I plan on applying for an MA in Modern Chinese History. EDIT: I'm reading the archive now on Brian US's experience with this. 7. You need a notarized copy of your most recent transcript, and your high school diploma (for those who are still in university) or degree (if you already graduated from college). If it is not in English or Chinese, you need to get it translated into one of those two languages. My transcripts are sealed in an official envelope from the university. They're also printed on official, watermarked paper. Is the notarization still necessary? That is, do I need to open up the envelope and get the transcripts notarized?
Brian US Posted November 4, 2010 at 08:18 AM Author Report Posted November 4, 2010 at 08:18 AM is it possible that the deadline for Americans could be this early as well? This is possible. Last year the application was posted November 30th (EDIT: just the 2010 application and not the due date), so I'm hoping we can confirm the deadline when the new application is posted. I think the last few years have been April 30th, so I'm going to assume it won't change. However, if you are going through a third party (Confucius Institute/your school) then you are on your own to figure out the date. Third party dates will likely be sooner as they will try to get your application to the embassy before the respected due date. What about those applying for a scholarship for a Master's program? I applied and was accepted for a Master's program. I selected the Master's Degree Candidate box. Most Master's programs are 2-3 years, so keep that in mind when putting down the duration of the major study. Also, accommodate for language study time if you wish to do 1-2 years prior to starting major study. Are these more difficult to get than Chinese language scholarships? No one knows. My transcripts are sealed in an official envelope from the university. They're also printed on official, watermarked paper. Is the notarization still necessary? That is, do I need to open up the envelope and get the transcripts notarized? That is how I sent mine. I am sure you are fine with that document. I suggest everyone send out your application early, so if a problem does arise then you can send additional documentation.
kdavid Posted November 4, 2010 at 08:29 AM Report Posted November 4, 2010 at 08:29 AM This is possible. Last year the application was posted November 30th... Wait, it's possible that the earliest everything could be due is November 30? Or are you saying that last year the due dates were posted November 30? I've been in China for over four years now, and I know how things work. But would they really give only weeks notice for people to put together all of these materials? If so, this would be more frustrating than surprising. I applied and was accepted for a Master's program. What did you study? Also, did you already have HSK 6 before applying? I'm scheduled to re-take the HSK on the 28th of this month. I wasn't anticipating having to submit application materials before April, so I was hoping to include my HSK cert with my application. I'm fairly confident I'll get at least a 6 this year. (I missed level 6 last year by three points. Damn 综合!)
Brian US Posted November 4, 2010 at 08:33 AM Author Report Posted November 4, 2010 at 08:33 AM Wait, it's possible that the earliest everything could be due is November 30? Or are you saying that last year the due dates were posted November 30? Sorry for the confusion, but I meant the application only was posted November 30th. The due date was stated to be April 30th on the application. Therefore, if the 2011 application is posted November 30th this year then it will likely mention when the future due date will be. What did you study? Also, did you already have HSK 6 before applying? I studied language at BLCU for one year and was accepted for a scholarship including one more year of study and a three years master's in Chinese accounting. I have yet to take the HSK. Really depends on the school and program. I asked the office last week and one lady said I might not even have to take the HSK. Don't ask me to explain that one. Requirements are really up in the air depending on who, when, where. You normally have to take the 高考(college entrance exam) for a bachelors and an interview/hsk for master's. Yet, some of the Western students I have talked to have gotten around these requirements.
kdavid Posted November 4, 2010 at 09:13 AM Report Posted November 4, 2010 at 09:13 AM Requirements are really up in the air depending on who, when, where. You normally have to take the 高考(college entrance exam) for a bachelors and an interview/hsk for master's. Yet, some of the Western students I have talked to have gotten around these requirements. Probably about two years ago I called HIT (where I plan to study) and spoke with someone in charge of admissions. She asked if I had taken the HSK, which, at the time, I hadn't. She said it wouldn't be a problem if I came in and spoke with her. She said that because I sounded "quite fluent" on the phone, the HSK wouldn't be required. I then discovered CSC, which would save me a bunch of money. I figured I'd include my cert for good measure. Lastly, did you have a letter of admission from your university prior to applying? I'm only interested in one school (I live and work in Harbin, so I can't relocate), so I was thinking a letter of admission my help guarantee I get awarded the scholarship to my one, and only, choice. Thanks for sharing your experiences. I'm sure I'll have more questions as I continue through this process!
Brian US Posted November 4, 2010 at 11:27 AM Author Report Posted November 4, 2010 at 11:27 AM I don't want to start rumors that your HSK doesn't matter. I suggest you follow everything in your application packet to the "T" so make sure you provide your HSK score when asked. Lastly, did you have a letter of admission from your university prior to applying? No. I'm currently enrolled at Renmin University, but this was my third choice. My first choices were Tsinghua and Beijing University. I think this had more to do with the major I selected. If you are really set on that one particular university then maybe you can use your contacts to pull some 关系.
kdavid Posted November 4, 2010 at 12:31 PM Report Posted November 4, 2010 at 12:31 PM don't want to start rumors that your HSK doesn't matter. I suggest you follow everything in your application packet to the "T" so make sure you provide your HSK score when asked. I agree. I didn't mean to allude that the HSK doesn't matter. In fact, I did not enroll at that time as I felt my level wasn't high enough to participate in a Master's-level academic environment. I'm still a bit reserved about this, but I think this is one of those things I just need to dive in to. I can't wait forever.
New Members blanco Posted November 4, 2010 at 12:53 PM New Members Report Posted November 4, 2010 at 12:53 PM Hi everybody I wish tha youre having really gd time Im really taken by the idea of studying in China and I wish as everybody do to take a scholarship and to put you in the picture so you can answer my questions here is my full situation : I live in Saudi Arabia but Iam jordanian and I wish to study Communication Engineering BUT I want a University teaching in english so I want toknow the full requirements I need to do inorder yo compete for this scholarship.....THanks everybody
Helios Posted November 4, 2010 at 01:45 PM Report Posted November 4, 2010 at 01:45 PM Hi Brian US: It's great to see the 2011 thread up and running. I'm no expert in CSC matters, but I will do my best to support the thread. @kdavid At least a level 6 on the HSK? The new HSK examination only has 6 levels: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hanyu_Shuiping_Kaoshi#Current_Structure Are you planning on taking the old or new HSK?
kdavid Posted November 4, 2010 at 11:13 PM Report Posted November 4, 2010 at 11:13 PM Are you planning on taking the old or new HSK? I've registered to take the old one.
New Members annchong71 Posted November 6, 2010 at 12:37 AM New Members Report Posted November 6, 2010 at 12:37 AM Did you guys had really good grades on your transcript? I'm actually after for a Master degree but my grades are too average. There are even some that was almost below average.
crisgee Posted November 6, 2010 at 12:42 PM Report Posted November 6, 2010 at 12:42 PM Nice work Brian! Great that you're taking over from CSC Goddess extrapages! Just wanna let you and everyone know that i'm still around to help out, especially to potential applicants from the Philippines! I'm currently scholarship student studying Chinese in Beijing Normal University. Last year, i was a scholarship student at BLCU. If you have any questions regarding applications in the Philippines or student life in BNU and BLCU. Don't hesitate to ask me! 3
Brian US Posted November 7, 2010 at 01:49 AM Author Report Posted November 7, 2010 at 01:49 AM Always great to have more cool scholarship winners around. You probably mentioned this in the last thread, but why the switch from BLCU to Beijing Normal? Did you apply for a new scholarship and they sent you to a new school? Do you know what the deadline is for the Philippines?
crisgee Posted November 7, 2010 at 05:29 AM Report Posted November 7, 2010 at 05:29 AM Exactly, i applied for a new scholarship and this is where they put me. I did have BLCU as my first choice, Tsinghua 2nd (yeah, like i'd get that) and BNU as my third. Because of the CSC's mysterious ways, I ended up in BNU. This school has been great so far so I'm happy and grateful nonetheless. I don't know the deadline for the Philippines, but looking at the last two cycles, our deadline has always been April 30. I suggest that applicants should call the Chinese Embassy first to inquire. The number is 810 8597. Look for Ms. Zhang.
madik Posted November 7, 2010 at 05:34 AM Report Posted November 7, 2010 at 05:34 AM As for Canada, BC one is due the end of January. Not sure about the one in Toronto though. I have beens sending several emails to Mr.Zhang at Toronto but haven't been able to get hold of him. Once I find out, I will post it here:)
Brian US Posted November 7, 2010 at 05:59 AM Author Report Posted November 7, 2010 at 05:59 AM I live in Saudi Arabia but Iam jordanian and I wish to study Communication Engineering BUT I want a University teaching in english so I want toknow the full requirements I need to do inorder yo compete for this scholarship.....THanks everybody As a Jordanian you will need to send your application to the Chinese embassy in Jordan. As far as programs, you will need to look at individual schools to see which ones may teach in English. I don't know the deadline for the Philippines, but looking at the last two cycles, our deadline has always been April 30. Does this depend on where you are in the Philippines? I thought last year an applicant said December or January, yet they might have gone through a third party. As for Canada, BC one is due the end of January. Do you know which provinces have the December 15th deadline? I think my BC classmates mentioned there are only like five scholarships for BC and three for Quebec.
crisgee Posted November 7, 2010 at 06:03 PM Report Posted November 7, 2010 at 06:03 PM Does this depend on where you are in the Philippines? I thought last year an applicant said December or January, yet they might have gone through a third party. I think it doesn't matter. We're a small country. Those who said December or January must've have read the notices given by individual Chinese universities who accept applications directly. But for the "general" CSC scholarship, it's in April. But again as i've said. Call the embassy first.
madik Posted November 7, 2010 at 08:07 PM Report Posted November 7, 2010 at 08:07 PM Not sure about other provinces but last year, Dec.15th was Ontario. However, I do know other provinces last year had a deadline of either January or April so it was much later than Ontario one.
madik Posted November 8, 2010 at 12:38 PM Report Posted November 8, 2010 at 12:38 PM I am considering doing my master's here as well and there is no set guideline for the required GPA here apparently. I have been asking around as well but no one knows:( I am guessing it differs case by case.
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