Scholarship FAQs

Q1: How many scholarships can I apply for?
You can only apply for ONE SICAS scholarship every semester. SICAS suggests you to read the detailed information and decide which scholarship to apply before you submit a scholarship application.  

Q2: What are the differences between SICAS Outstanding Students Scholarship(SOSS) and SICAS University Scholarship(SUS)?
Difference 1:
SICAS Outstanding Scholarship is set by SICAS independently to encourage outstanding international students to apply to study in China through SICAS.
SICAS University Scholarship is co-set by SICAS and the designated universities with distinguished international education resources aiming to support them to encourage more and more qualified students from diversified countries all over the world to come and study in the designated universities.
Difference 2:
Applicants for the SOSS scholarship are required to submit the related materials directly to SICAS and SICAS Scholarship Committee will evaluate the materials and make a decision.
Applicants for the SUS Scholarship should send the material both to SICAS and the future university. SICAS, together with the university will make a decision.
Difference3:

The SOSS scholarship is paid in RMB cash while the SUS scholarship is directly credited into the university account to supplement the tuition fee.  

Q3: If I want to apply for SICAS Outstanding Scholarship, what materials should I prepare?
SICAS Outstanding Scholarship is set by SICAS independently to encourage outstanding international students to apply to study in China through SICAS. 
The needed materials are listed as follows:
1.SICAS scholarship Application form (Click here to fill out the form online)
2.Personal Statement (written in either Chinese or English)
3.Diploma/Certificate of your highest education (Diploma/Certificate in languages other than Chinese or English should be attached with a Chinese or English translated copy). All transcripts should be notarized.
4.Transcripts of your highest education (transcripts in languages other than Chinese or English should be attached with a Chinese or English translated copy). All transcripts should be notarized.
5.Two reference letters written in Chinese or English. The referee must be professors or assistant professors.

6.Honors & Awards Certificates and other certificates which can prove your capacity.  

Q4. Can I apply for Chinese Government Scholarships on SICAS?
No, you should apply through Chinese diplomatic missions or related institutions between January and April every year. Applicants can browse the China Scholarship Council website to obtain more information. http://en.csc.edu.cn/Laihua/

Q5. What if I can not upload the supporting documents?

If you encounter any difficulty in uploading the supporting documents, please email us at scholarship@sicas.cn . SICAS will respond to you within three working days.