PROGRAMS:

Chinese language training, undergraduate and graduate programs in Chinese universities accepting international students

MODALITY:

Onsite in China

LANGUAGE:

Chinese and/or English

DEADLINES:

Scholarship: March 25th, 2016

DURATION:

1 to 5 years, based on category of applicants

BENEFITS:

Registration; Tuition; Books; Study Materials; Accommodation; Subsistence; Medical Insurance; and Local Transportation

Categories of Applicants

Duration of Studies

Duration of Remedial Chinese Language Training

Duration of Scholarship*

Academic Years

Bachelor’s degree students

4-5

1-2 college preparatory courses

4-7

Master’s degree students

2-3

1-2

2-5

Doctoral degree students

3-4

1-2

3-6

Chinese language students

1-2

none

Up to 2

General scholars

1

1

Up to 2

Senior scholars

1

1

Up to 2

Applicants must:

• Be Non-Chinese citizen
• Be citizens or permanent residents of an OAS Member State
• Be in good health to successfully undertake and finish the program of study
• Return to their countries of origin and reside there for at least two years upon completion of the program of study in China.

Education background and age limit:

• Undergraduate: Applicants must have senior high school diploma with good academic performance and be under the age of 25.
• Graduate: Applicants must have bachelor’s degree and be under the age of 35.
• Doctorate: Applicants must have master’s degree and be under the age of 40.
• Chinese Language Study: Applicants must have senior high school diploma and be under the age of 35.
• General scholar candidates must have completed at least two years of undergraduate studies and be under the age of 45, and may study all majors except the Chinese language.
• Senior scholar candidates must have master’s degree or above, or hold academic titles of associate professor or above, and be under the age of 50.

• It is strongly recommended that all applicants have a good command of the English language.
• Chinese higher education institutions generally use Chinese as instructional language. Applicants with no command of Chinese language are required to take Chinese language courses (sponsored by the scholarship) for 1-2 years before beginning their main course of study:
• 1-2 years for Undergraduate programs instructed in Chinese. (must pass the examinations after the college preparatory courses so they start their university studies)
• 1 year for applicants who apply for studies in science, engineering, agriculture, medicine (western medicine), economics, management and law.
• 2 years for applicants who apply for studies in literature, history, philosophy, and medicine (traditional Chinese medicine, Chinese herb medicine)
• Some courses set for general scholars, senior scholars and postgraduate students can be conducted in English. Please refer to the Directory of Chinese Higher Education Institutions.

Note: Students are not permitted, in principle, to change their subjects, institutions or the duration of study specified in the Admission Notice and Visa Application Form for Study in China (JW201).

1. Complete and Submit:
A. Chinese Government Application Form
B. OAS/China Scholarship application
Upload a copy of the following documents where indicated in the OAS China Scholarship Application Form:

• Highest diploma obtained (notarized photocopy): Prospective diploma winners must submit official proof of student status by their current school. Documents in languages other that Chinese or English must be attached with notarized Chinese or English translations.
• School Transcripts
• A study or research plan in Chinese or in English (no less than 200 words for undergraduates, no less than 500 words for scholars and 800 words for postgraduates). Detailed research plan (additional paper can be attached) is required for graduate studies applicants or scholars for advanced studies.
• Applicants must submit two letters of recommendation in Chinese or English by professors or associate professors or current or previous employer. Applicants who apply while currently pursuing studies in China for master or doctoral degree studies must submit the Admission Notice or Invitation Letter issued by the targeted university.
• Applicants for music programs are requested to submit one CD recording of the applicants’ own work. Applicants for fine arts programs must submit one CD recording of the applicants’ own work (including two sketches, two color paintings and two other works).
• Applicants under the age of 18 should submit the legal documents of their legal guardians in China.
• Photocopy of Foreigner Physical Examination Form (issued by Chinese quarantine authority and only for those whose period of studies in China lasts up to six months) filled in English. (The original copy should be kept by the applicant). The physical examinations must cover all the items listed in the Foreigner Physical Examination Form. Incomplete records or those without the signature of the attending physician, the official stamp of the hospital or a sealed photograph of the applicants areinvalid. Please select the appropriate time to take physical examination as the result is valid for only 6 months.

NOTE: The above documents should be bound on top left corner (in duplicate). No application documents will be returned.

1. The applicants shall apply through the Chinese Government Scholarship application system (online application).
2. The applicants shall apply to the OAS through the OAS Fellowship Management System (online application).
3. The applicants shall mail all documents to the OAS no later than March 25th, 2016
4. Applicants may refer to the relevant authorities for details. Application materials will not be returned regardless of the outcome of the application process.

Two copies of each application document should reach the OAS no later than March 25th, 2016 at:
Organization of American States
Department of Human Development and Education
1889 F Street, N.W., 7th floor
Washington, DC 20006
Att.: OAS-China Scholarships