The Beijing Government Scholarship (BGS) for 2025 is a financial aid program available to international students wishing to pursue undergraduate, master’s, or doctoral degrees in Beijing. Here’s a detailed guide on how to apply:
Eligibility Criteria:
- Nationality & Health: Must be non-Chinese nationals in good health.
- Educational Background & Age:
- Undergraduate: Completed high school, under 30 years old.
- Masters: Hold a bachelor’s degree, under 35 years old.
- Doctoral: Possess a master’s degree, under 40 years old.
- Advanced Studies: Undergraduate degree or second-year university student, under 50 years old.
- Language Study: High school diploma, under 60 years old.
- Visiting Scholars: Master’s degree or associate professorship, under 50 years old.
- Language Proficiency: Dependent on program requirements.
- Exclusion: Those receiving other Chinese government scholarships are ineligible.
Scholarship Benefits:
- Doctoral: 40,000 RMB/year
- Masters: 30,000 RMB/year
- Bachelor’s: 20,000 RMB/year
- Senior Training/Language Programs: 10,000 RMB/year
- Exchange Students: 5,000 RMB/year
Required Documents:
- Application Form (from the respective university).
- Notarized diploma and transcripts.
- Physical Examination Form (for studies longer than 6 months).
- Study or Research Plan (400+ words for degree students, 800+ for research students).
- Art/Music Applicants: Submit works as per university guidelines.
- Legal Guardian Documents: For applicants under 18.
Step-by-Step Application Process:
- Submit Admission Application: Apply to a qualified university in Beijing.
- University Review: The university will forward their decisions to the scholarship host.
- Scholarship Notification: Universities will send Scholarship Admission Notice and Visa Application Form (JW201) three months before the start of the program.
- Ensure Eligibility: Incomplete or invalid applications will be rejected.
- Annual Review: Scholarship performance will be reviewed yearly by the hosting institution.
Deadline:
- February 28, 2025
For more detailed instructions and to apply, visit the official Beijing Government Scholarship website.
