The Huazhong Agricultural University China Government Scholarship (CGS) 2025 is an excellent opportunity for international students aspiring to pursue advanced studies in China. This prestigious scholarship is part of the Chinese Government Scholarship-Chinese University Program, which aims to attract exceptional students from around the world to Chinese universities.
This fully funded Chinese scholarship at HZAU covers all essential expenses, allowing students to focus entirely on their academic and research endeavors. Successful applicants will receive a complete tuition fee waiver, free university accommodation or an equivalent housing allowance, and a monthly stipend of CNY 3,000 for master’s degree students and CNY 3,500 for doctoral students. Additionally, comprehensive medical insurance is included to cover major health expenses during the scholarship tenure.
To qualify, applicants must be non-Chinese citizens with a valid passport and meet the educational requirements specific to the program they are applying for. Master’s degree applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree and be under 35 years old, while doctoral applicants need a master’s degree and must be under 40 years old. A strong academic record, research potential, and physical and mental health are crucial criteria for eligibility. Language proficiency is also required, with HSK Level 4 for Chinese-taught programs or TOEFL (minimum 80) or IELTS (minimum 6.0) scores for English-taught programs.
The application process begins with registering on the CSC Scholarship Application Portal (https://studyinchina.csc.edu.cn/#/auth) and completing the necessary forms using HZAU’s agency number, 10504. Applicants must also complete the Huazhong Agricultural University’s online application through their admissions portal (https://ic.hzau.edu.cn/info/1072/2300.htm). Required documents include a completed CSC application form, HZAU online application form, a copy of the passport, notarized academic transcripts, degree certificates, a study plan or research proposal of 800-1000 words, two recommendation letters, a physical examination record for foreigners, and proof of language proficiency.
Applications are accepted from January 1, 2025, to March 31, 2025. Huazhong Agricultural University will evaluate the applications and recommend candidates to the China Scholarship Council, which will make the final selections. Successful applicants will be notified by late June 2025.
