Chinese Government Scholarship-High Level Postgraduate Program is a full scholarship established by Ministry of Education, P.R.C to support designated Chinese universities to enroll outstanding international students for graduate studies in China.Tianjin Foreign Studies University (TFSU) is an institution of higher learning, with the discipline of Foreign Language & Literature taking the lead and Humanities, Economics, Administration & Management, Law, Education, Art, and Engineering balancing the overall disciplinary structure, and isone of China's eight prestigious institutions for higher education in foreign languages.

I.Categories, Majors,and DurationofScholarship

Masterand Ph.D.Students.

Details of majors and duration are given inAttachment 1.

II.Eligibility

1.Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens with a valid passport. For applicants who used to be Chinese citizens but later immigrated to other countries, the conditions set by the Document No. 12〔2020〕of Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China should be met;

2.Requirements for age, degree, and language:

Applicants applying for a Master degree should hold a Bachelor diploma and be under the age of 35 ;

Applicants applying for a PhD degree should hold a Master diploma and be under the age of 40.

Applicants shall be of good moral character, physically and mentally healthy, and willing to comply with Chinese laws and the regulations of TFSU.

Applicants for programs taught in Chinese must have a Chinese proficiency level of at least HSK Level 5 with a score of 180 or above for master's programs, and HSK Level 6 with a score of 180 or above for PhD programs. Applicants who have obtained a degree from a Chinese university using Chinese as the medium of instruction are exempt from submitting HSK certificates (but must provide proof of Chinese-taught program completion from the graduating institution). Applicants for programs taught in English must have an English proficiency level of at least IELTS 6.0, TOEFL 80, or an equivalent.

3.Applicants must not be recipients of other scholarship funding simultaneously. If discovered, the CSCqualification will be revoked, and the scholarship funds received must be repaid. Deliberate concealment of funding status will result in disqualification and ineligibility to apply for ChineseGovernment Scholarship for three years.

4.Applicants must also meet TFSU's admission requirements regarding academic ability, language proficiency, and other relevant aspects.

III.Scholarship Coverage

1.Tuition waiver andaccommodation on campus(international

students are required to live on campus);

2.Monthly Living Allowance:

3,000 RMB/month for Master students;

3,500 RMB/month for Ph.D. students;

3. Comprehensive Medical Insurance.

IV.Application Materials

1.Photocopy of passport(Ordinary passport expires after October31, 2028).

2.Scanned copy of notarized highest academic qualification certificate (If the applicant is a current student, please submit a pre-graduation certificate or student enrollment certificate. After admission, the scanned copy of the original highest academic qualification certificate shall be submitted for supplementary verification).

3.Scan copy of complete transcripts for the highest degree (Applicants who will not graduate before the application deadline must provide their current academic transcript. In this case, the completed academic transcripts must be submittedupon enrollment).

4.LanguageProficiencyCertificate (HSKcertificatewithin 2 years for Chinese-taught programs; TOEFL 80, IELTS 6.0, Duolingo 110, or a certificate of English proficiency recognized by the relevant school for English-taught programs).

5.Study Plan for Studying in China (written in Chinese or English, minimum 1,000 words; forPh.D.applicants, must be signed by the prospective Chinese supervisor. Please use the TFSU template provided in Attachment 2).

6.Two recommendation letters from professors or associate professors (focusing on the applicant's purpose for studying in China, any cooperation between the recommender's institution/TFSU supervisor and the applicant's current institution/supervisor, and an evaluation of the applicant's comprehensive ability and future potential.Recommender's signature and contact informationmust be included).

7.Scancopy of the original Foreigner Physical Examination Form (uniformly printed by Chinese health quarantine authorities, completed in English). Applicants must strictly follow the required items. Incomplete forms, forms without a photo/photo without a stamped seam, or without doctor/hospital signature and seal are invalid. The physical examination result is valid for 6 months (see Attachment 3).

8.Non-criminal record certificate issued by the local public security authority within 6 months prior to the ChineseGovernment Scholarship application date.

9.Publications: Refers to academic papers published in public journals, academic publications, or newspapers (excluding graduation theses); proof of participation in academic conferences, research projects, and other relevant academic activities.

10.Other supporting materials (including certificates for volunteer activities, internships, competitions, continuing education, etc.).

11.Applicantsin Chinawho will not graduate before the application deadlinemustsubmit scan of Photocopy of Visaand proof of student performance from the current institution.

Notes on Materials：

1.All uploaded certificates and documents shall be scanned copies of original documents in Chinese or English. For documents issued in other languages, applicants must upload both the scanned copy of the original document and the notarized scanned translation in Chinese or English.

2.Materials uploaded through the system must be clear, authentic, and valid. All files must be in PDF format.

3.TFSU does not accept application materials sent via postal mail.

4.If awarded the scholarship, the original versions of all above documents must be presented during registration for verification.

5.TFSU has not authorized any individual or agency for Chinese Government Scholarship student recruitment. Please contact the International Admission Office directly for application inquiries.

V.Application and Admission Procedures (Please refer to the actual situation if there are any changes in the time.)

Step 1: Applicants should register an account, fill in the application information online, upload the application documents to the Online Application System（https://tfsu.at0086.cn/StuApplication/Login.aspx）beforeFebruary 21, 2027.

Step 2: After passing the application review, eligible applicants will be notified to take written tests and/or interviews arranged by the relevant schools/departments.

Step 3: Applicants who pass the tests/interviews will receive a Pre-admission Notice, then log into the Chinese Government Scholarship Information System（http://studyinchina.csc.edu.cn#/login）, complete the online application (TFSU Institution Code: 10068, Program Category: Type B), and upload all required documents (see Attachment 4 for detailed instructions).

Step 4: TFSU submits the recommended candidates list to CSC.

Step 5: CSC organizes expert review (Candidates not finally selected by CSC will be prioritized for other TFSU scholarship or self-funded programs if they wish to apply).

Step 6: Admission results are announced. Admitted students can check and receive the Admission Notice and JW201 Form via the Chinese Government Scholarship Information System.

VI.Contact

InternationalAdmission Office,Tianjin Foreign Studies University

Address: 117 MachangRoad, Hexi District, Tianjin, China

Postcode: 300204

Tel: +86-22-23286974

Email: foreignstudents@tjfsu.edu.cn

University Website: http://isa.tjfsu.edu.cn/

Online Application: http://tfsu.at0086.cn/StuApplication/Index.aspx