Chinese Government Scholarship Timeline

Please be advised that before we nominate you or endorse your candidacy for a fellowship competition, we will perform a conduct and academic honesty check to confirm that you are in good disciplinary and academic standing.

All deadlines are at 11:59 p.m. unless otherwise noted.

Currently enrolled University of Rochester students who are not citizens of China can seek nomination for the one-year Chinese Government Scholarship for non-degree studies in Chinese language and culture or other disciplinary studies at selected Chinese universities.

Applicants must possess appropriate level of Chinese language proficiency for disciplinary studies taught in Chinese; otherwise, select English-taught programs only from institutions that offer studies in English. The scholarship covers tuition and living expenses. Up to four students can be nominated.

Applicants choose from a directory of participating institutions across China and can select up to three academic programs and three institutions.

Nomination Steps

No later than February 15, 2021, take the following actions:

  • Declare interest by completing campus Prospective Applicant Form.
  • Complete official CGS online application, download a copy and submit to Fellowships Office; be sure to select "Type A" for "Program Category" and "8404" for "Agency Number." Application requires copy of passport home page, official transcript(s) and certificate of enrollment from the UR Registrar's Office.
  • Email any questions about program or candidacy to fellowships@rochester.edu.  
  • Have two letters of recommendation, written on official/departmental letterhead and signed by author; ask your recommenders to click here to upload letter of recommendation. Recommendation letters can be from professors, employers, internship supervisors, or other individuals with first-hand knowledge of your academic and/or professional competency relevant to this opportunity.
  • Nominees will be notified by email. Nominations will be submitted to the Chinese Consulate in NYC at the end of February.