Posted on: December 2, 2019
The Chinese Government is offering scholarships for eligible British Columbia (B.C.) students to study abroad. British Columbia applications must be submitted by February 14, 2020.
The Chinese Government Scholarship Program is available through an agreement between the National Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China and the Province of B.C. In B.C., the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills and Training, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, administers the recruitment of students and the routine management of the Chinese Government Scholarship Program. The purpose of the Scholarship Program is to strengthen mutual understanding and friendship between the Chinese people and people around the world. It supports the development of cooperation and exchange in the fields of education, science, culture, economy and trade between China and other countries.
Full and partial scholarships are offered to successful applicants to study in China. B.C. high school students graduating in 2020, high school graduates, post-secondary students and scholars wishing to participate in Chinese language studies, academic study at the undergraduate or graduate level, or research are eligible to apply.
The language of instruction is primarily Chinese. However, the program may sponsor and recommend remedial Chinese language studies for applicants who are not applying for the Chinese language study program.
Eligibility criteria, application forms and procedures and further information about the Chinese Government Scholarship Program are available on the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills and Training website: http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/education-training/post-secondary-education/international-education/study-abroad/financial-help.
