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The CSC guide lists an application form, passport, highest qualification or expected-graduation evidence, academic transcripts and language evidence. It asks for notarised Chinese or English translations where supporting documents are in another language. Check the exact certification requirements before paying for translation.
For planning purposes, the guide asks for a passport valid for at least 12 months from the expected study start. Check your own route and destination institution before submitting. Keep spelling, dates and document versions consistent across all systems.
Add the documents for your route
Undergraduate applicants need to check the CSCA requirement and subject combination. Graduate and scholar routes may require admission-related evidence; master’s, doctoral and senior-scholar applications require two academic recommendations under the general guide. Art and design programmes may request a portfolio, and applicants under 18 need the required guardian documentation.
The general guide also specifies a study or research plan in Chinese or English, with different length requirements by study category. Use the current form’s wording and the university’s instructions rather than treating one essay length as suitable for every application.
Schedule time-sensitive evidence last
For study lasting more than six months, the guide includes a physical-examination form, with results normally valid for six months. It also asks for a recent non-criminal record, usually issued within six months before submission. Plan these around your actual deadline and the receiving authority’s rules.
Keep a document register with the issuer, language, certification, expiry date and uploaded filename. A complete upload does not mean the documents have been accepted: watch for correction requests from the university or scholarship authority.
Sources & scope
- Campus China · Chinese Government Scholarship application guide Source checked · 19 Oct 2026