Generally, applicants must fill in and provide the following documents truly, correctly and completely (in duplicate).

• Application Form for Chinese Government Scholarship (in Chinese or English)
• Notarized highest diploma
• Academic transcripts
• A study plan or research proposal
• Recommendation letters
• Applicants under the age of 18 should submit the valid documents of their legal guardians in China.
• Applicants planning to stay in China for more than 6 months must submit a photocopy of Foreigner Physical Examination Form (valid for 6 months).
• Applicants with the Pre-admission Letter/Admission Letter from designated universities should enclose the letter in the application package.
• Applicants with valid HSK Certificate should enclose the photocopy of it in the application package.

The above documents should be bound on top left corner (in duplicate) in order. Chinese authorities shall not return any application documents.