Am I eligible for China's Great Wall Program scholarship, and what is the age limit?
For China's Great Wall Program scholarship, general scholars must be under 45 with a high school diploma, and senior scholars must hold at least a master's degree or be an associate professor and be no older than 50. Students from 135 developing countries are eligible.
For China's Great Wall Program scholarship, general scholars must be under 45 and hold a high school diploma, while senior scholars must be at least an associate professor or master's degree holder and not over 50. The programme supports only these two categories.
Eligibility Requirements
| Category | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Eligible countries | Students from 135 developing countries of Asia-Pacific, Africa, Europe, Latin America, and the Arab region |
| General Scholar Program | Under 45 years of age and a high school diploma |
| Senior Scholar Program | At least an associate professor or a master's degree holder, and not over 50 |
Language Requirements
- For English-taught programmes, prove your English level, usually with IELTS or TOEFL scores
- For Chinese-taught programmes, you need at least HSK Level 3, and for postgraduate study at least HSK Level 4
- If you lack the required Chinese level, you must get approval from UNESCO and the China Scholarship Council for one year of Chinese language study
My Advice
Check first whether your country is on the eligible list, then confirm which category fits you. Decide early between an English-taught and a Chinese-taught programme, since that sets your language proof.
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