Ministry of Finance and the Public Service

CHINESE GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPS 2020/2021

Applications are invited from interested persons wishing to pursue
Undergraduate studies, graduate studies or advanced training at institutions of
Higher learning in China during the academic year 2020/21
PRIORITY DISCIPLINES
 Medical Technology
 Sustainable Agriculture
 Entrepreneurial and Innovation Development
 Water Technology
 Education
 Engineering
 Environment and Climate Change
ELIGIBILITY
To be eligible applicants must:
 Be a citizen and permanent resident of Jamaica
 Not be a citizen of the People’s Republic of China
 Be a High School graduate under the age of 25 when applying for undergraduate
programme
 Be a Bachelor’s Degree holder under the age of 35 when applying for master’s programs
 Be a Master’s Degree holder under the age of 40 when applying for doctoral programs
 Applicants under the age of 18 should submit the valid documents of their legal guardian
in China
 Submit medical certificate attesting to good health
 Application should be endorsed by the national Liaison Office (ONE) i.e. Scholarships
and Assistance Unit, Ministry of Finance and the Public Service
 Have a valid passport and US visa
BENEFITS
The Chinese Government Scholarship Provides:
 Tuition
 Air Fare (to China and return flight upon completion)
 Accommodation
 Stipend
 Comprehensive Medical Insurance
OBLIGATION
Successful candidates will be required to sign a Loan Agreement for Education and Training prior
to leaving Jamaica giving an undertaking that upon completion of studies, they will return and
work in Jamaica for a specific period of time.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE

1. The Chinese Government Scholarship Application form is an electronic form which must be
completed online at http://www.csc.edu.cn/laihua or www.campuschina.org by clicking
“Application Online for International Students” Please read all instructions carefully.
2. Download the completed Application Form and print two (2) hard copies.
3. Prepare supporting documents (in duplicate) for application packages as required:
 Completed Application Form (Agency #3881)
 Notarized highest diploma
 Academic transcripts
 Birth Certificate, Copy of the Biodata Page of Passport
 Curriculum vitae
 A study plan or research proposal
 Recommendation letters
 Applicants planning to stay in China for more than 6 months must submit a photocopy of
Foreigner Physical Examination Form (valid 6 months)
 Applicants with Pre-admission Letter/Admission Letter for designated universities should
enclose the letter within the package
 Applicants with valid HSK Certificate should enclose a photocopied version
4. Submit the full package of application documents to the address below:
Scholarships and Assistance Unit
Ministry of Finance and the Public Service
30 National Heroes Circle
Kingston 4
(Telephone 922-8600-12
Email: scholarships@mof.gov.jm

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATION IS FRIDAY, JANUARY 31, 2020

LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

WE THANK ALL APPLICANTS FOR THEIR INTEREST IN OUR
SCHOLARSHIPS: HOWEVER, CONTACT WILL ONLY BE MADE WITH
SHORT-LISTED CANDIDATES