1. Q: I want to apply for Chinese Government Scholarship,what should I do ?
A:
Please note that the Chinese Government Scholarship mainly consists of two types: CSC-A and CSC-B. Kindly decide which category you are applying for first.
For the CSC-A (Bilateral) scholarship, please contact the dispatching authorities(please refer to question NO.4) directly.
For the CSC-B scholarship (University independent enrollment for Master’s and Doctorate programs) application, please contact USST directly.
2. Q: I want to apply for Chinese Government Scholarship(CSC-A).
What are the procedures? Where should I send the application materials?
A:
*Applicants shall apply to the dispatching authorities, such as the Chinese Embassy or Consulate in the applicant’s country.
*Eligible applicants shall log in the application system, fill out the application online as instructed.
*CSC Official portal:
http://www.csc.edu.cn/laihua/ , http://www.campuschina.org/.
3. Q: Where do I find the online application system? What is the “ USST Agency No.”?
A:
*The website for the CSC official application portal is http://www.csc.edu.cn/laihua/ http://www.campuschina.org/.
*FOR CSC-A, Please consult the dispatching authority, such as the Chinese Embassy in the applicant’s country.
*For CSC-B, We kindly request that you carefully follow the outlined procedures by progressing through steps one to three in sequential order:
【Online application at CSC Portal】http://www.campuschina.org;
【Online application at USST Portal】https://usst.at0086.cn/Student;
【Sending both Portal Application Serial Number+passport information to fso@usst.edu.cn】
*The agency number of University of Shanghai for Science and Technology (hereafter referred to as USST) is 10252.
4. Q: What is “dispatching authority”?
A:
*Dispatching authority is responsible for the enrollment and admission of the scholarship students.
*A dispatching authority could be one of the following organizations or institutions:
The relevant entities include the education department, the Chinese Embassy or Consulate located in the applicant’s home country, a foreign Embassy situated within China, a higher education institution in China, or a research institute. For further information and specific inquiries, please reach out to designated project officer.
5. Q: Can I apply directly to China Scholarship Council (CSC)?
A:
No.
*CSC doesn’t accept individual applications from applicants.
*Please do NOT mail the application materials to CSC. Please apply to the dispatching authority, such as the Chinese Embassy or Consulate（CSC-A）, or Contact us directly (CSC-B).
*USST is one of the higher education institutions entitled to admit students under Chinese Government Scholarship Program.
*For Undergraduate program applicants, we would highly recommend that students try to apply to the Chinese Embassy or Consulate in the first place(CSC-A).
6. Q: Can I send the application materials via email to CSC?
A:
No.
Application materials via email are not valid for scholarship application.
Please log in the application system, fill out and uploaded the required documentation as instructed.
7. Q: When is the deadline for application?
A:
*FOR CSC-A:
Please consult the dispatching authority for the detailed deadline.
*FOR CSC-B:
Deadline: 10th March 2025
8. Q: I’m under 18 years old. Am I eligible to apply?
A:
Yes.
An applicant under 18 years old needs a guardian during his/her stay in China until he/she turns 18.
9. Q: Can I apply without obtaining a Pre-admission Letter?
A:
Candidates who want to apply for Chinese Government Scholarship through Dispatching Authorities(CSC-A) are welcome to contact us for the USST Pre-admission Letter to complete their application procedures.
Candidates who want to apply for Chinese Government Scholarship through CSC-B (USST Independent Enrollment Master&Doctorate Program) are welcome to contact us and send us the required documentation package first for initial censorship.
Link:
https://isoe.usst.edu.cn/2023/1122/c9774a311584/page.htm
10. Q: Can I apply without the HSK Chinese Proficiency proof?
A:
If the applicants have successfully completed their studies at a Chinese university and obtained the degree taught in Chinese medium, there is no need to submit an HSK certification.
11. Q: Where should I take the physical examination?
A:
If the applicant is outside of Chinese Mainland and does not have a valid Residence Permit, they must submit their Physical Examination Form.
Physical examination should be conducted in authorized hospitals. Please consult the dispatching authority for the details.
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12. Q: How many candidates are eligible for the CSC-B scholarship at USST?
A:
The number varies each year, there are around 5 independent enrollment seats for each year, Besides the independent enrollment, you can also apply to our school through the Chinese embassy(Dispatching Authorities, CSC-A), the number is not limited.
13. Q: What shall I do if I can’t open the online application website?
A:
*It might be caused by the browser. IE browser is strongly recommended for online application.
*Please use Firefox or Internet Explorer (11.0).
*For applicants using Internet Explorer, please close the “compatible view mode” function ahead of editing.
14. Q: Can I apply for undergraduate program directly through USST?
A:
Unfortunately, you cannot.
*For independent enrollment Program(CSC-B), our university accepts the application for Master and Doctorate programs only.
*If you want to apply for undergraduate progams, you should contact Chinese Embassies and Consulates Overseas and other authorized dispatch agents to apply.
15. Q: Can I apply to more than two universities at the same time through CSC-B?
A:
*Each applicant is limited to submitting only one Type B application per academic year.
*Applicants are required to designate one university as their Type B application if they have more than one university of interest.
*The Type B application that is submitted will be considered as the applicant's final selection of university.
16. Q: When I finish the online application, should I mail all the hard copies to your university?
A:
Please submit your application online as instructed, and a carbon copy is not necessary.
