1. Introduction

In  order to train global governance talents with a broad international  perspective, superior comprehensive quality, outstanding leadership and  multicultural background. China Scholarship Council implements the Youth  of Excellence Scheme of China Program.

2. Contents

1) Number of students to be enrolled: 200

2) Supporting Candidates: Master students

3) Teaching language: English

4) Training approach and duration:

In  principle, the curriculum leads to a master's degree and lasts 12  months. Some programs follow the "1+1" paradigm, which requires students  to do their full-time basic course work and research in Chinese  universities in the first academic year while finishing up their  dissertation preparations. Before traveling to China to defend their  dissertations as required by the universities, they must work in their  home countries during the second academic year and finish their  dissertations based on studies and actual work. A degree will be awarded  to those who successfully complete the defense.

5) Coverage: Full scholarship

3. Application requirements

1)  An applicant must be a citizen of a country other than the People’s  Republic of China, and be under the age of 45 in good health both  mentally and physically.

2)  An applicant must have a bachelor's degree or higher degree and at  least three years of work experience. Those with professional training  or work experience related to the proposed program will be given  preference.

3) An applicant must fall into one of the following four categories:

① A government official at the division chief level (or equivalent level) or above;

② A senior manager of an institution or enterprise;

③ An administrator of a university or scientific research institution;

④ Those who have relevant employment or internship experience in international organizations.

4)  The pre-admission letter given by the university must contain all of  the necessary information of registration, such as personal information,  the admission date and major's information. It cannot contain any  information about having received or promised to receive Chinese  government scholarships.

4. Application approach

1)  Online application

Applicants  should log on to the Chinese Government Scholarship System for online  application (http:// studyinchina.csc.edu.cn/#/login) and submit  application materials before  23:59 on March 31, 2025 (GMT+8).

Applicants  should have received a pre-admission letter from one of subprograms at  least when they apply. When applying online, choose "Type A" for "Scholarship Type". The agency code is 1563, and applicants need to find "Youth of Excellence Scheme of China".

2) Handling of applications

The  China Scholarship Council accepts individual applications directly, and  reviews the materials submitted by applicants then arranges expert  review.

5. Assessment and enrollment

1) The application materials will undergo a preliminary examination by the China Scholarship Council.

2)  China Scholarship Council will arrange a second examination by a panel  of experts. The final enrollment results will be announced after expert  review.

6. Time and steps