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BEIJING GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIP (BGS)

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Application Deadline: May 31, 2025

LOCATION: China

The Beijing Government Scholarship (BGS) is open for applications for international students wishing to continue their Master’s and Doctoral degree programs in China. The scholarship covers tuition fees only, and it falls into the five categories

ELIGIBILITY:

Applicants must be non-Chinese nationals.

Applicants must be in good health.

Education background and age limit as below: 

Applicants for Master degree must have Bachelor’s degree and be under the age of 35.

Applicants for Ph.D. degree must have a Master degree and be under the age of 40.

Visiting scholar must have completed at least two years of undergraduate studies and be under the age of 45.

Senior visiting scholar must have Master or higher degree or hold academic titles of associate professor or higher, and be under the age of 50.

Applicants should not be awardees of Chinese government scholarships at the same time.

  Application Form for Study in CAAS:

Highest diploma (notarized photocopy).

Academic transcripts of the most advanced studies (notarized photocopy).

Two reference letters from at least two Associate Professors or experts with equal titles in related fields.

A study or research plan (no less than 400 words for visiting study, no less than 500 words for postgraduates).

List of publications.

If any of these documents is written in a language other than English or Chinese, an official certified translation of the document must be included.

Verification of current employer or working unit.

International students should apply for visa to study in China at the Chinese embassy or consulate-general with the original documents and one set of photocopies of the Admission Notice, Visa Application for Study In China (Form JW201/JW202) and Foreigner Physical Examination Form (original copay and photocopy) and valid ordinary passport.

BENEFIT:

Doctoral student scholarship: 40,000 RMB/person/year. 

Master student scholarship: 30,000 RMB/person/year. 

Senior scholar’s scholarship: 10,000 RMB/person/year

Scholarship for exchange students (long-term or credit transferrable students) and students who make special contributions to international exchange and cooperation in the capital area: 5,000 RMB/person/year.

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EPFL MASTER EXCELLENCE FELLOWSHIPS

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Application Deadline: March 31, 2025

LOCATION: Switzerland

In order to reward the most outstanding students who are beginning their Master’s studies, EPFL offers a limited number of excellence fellowships, along with guaranteed housing, to candidates who have achieved remarkable academic results and who distinguish themselves in extracurricular activities, whether sporting, artistic, civic, or entrepreneurial.

ELIGIBILITY:

In order to be eligible for this fellowship, interested students must check the corresponding box on their Master’s application form and provide the requested application file. Internal candidates wishing to continue in the same field of study submit the application directly to their section.

Anyone applying to a Master’s program at EPFL is eligible. A limited number of fellowships are awarded to the most deserving candidates, based on academic excellence, qualifications, and motivation.

While the academic background is a crucial point in the evaluation of applications, EPFL also takes into consideration the candidates’ experiences in various areas such as research (publications, prizes or fellowships), entrepreneurship (patent applications, start-up creation), or societal commitment (associative or civic activities, organization of festivals and events). Therefore, all outstanding achievements enriching the students’ profile will be taken into account.

In order for the fellowship to be renewed for the second year of the Master’s degree, students must have obtained at least 50 ECTS credits and have an overall average of 5,0/6.

External candidates (Bachelor’s degree from a university abroad):

Application should be submitted via  EPFL’s online Master application. Be sure to check the box indicating that your profile should also be considered for an excellence fellowship.

Documents to provide:

No additional documents are needed beyond those required for admission.

The application deadlines align with those for the master’s program. There are two application rounds. 

Deadline: 2nd round: March 31

BENEFIT:

Amount: CHF 10,000 per semester, with a maximum coverage of 4 semesters.

Additional Benefits:

Reservation of a student room in a student residence (for external candidates only).

A certificate of excellence upon completion of the Master’s program.

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