I. Program Profile 
1. The China Scholarship Council (CSC) program aims to finance talented international students that are selected and recommended by Hunan Normal Universities. 
Program Category: Type B 
Agency Number of Hunan Normal University: 10542 
2. Supporting Student Category is Master's/Doctoral student 
3. Scholarship Coverage 
Tuition fees, accommodation, living allowance, and medical insurance in China
4. Evaluation and Admission: HNNU shall send the materials of recommended candidates that it reviewed and selected to the China Scholarship Council (CSC). Final admission is subject to the result of CSC expert evaluation. 
  
II. Application Requirements 
1. Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens who are, in principle, currently residing overseas and not on a graduate program. 
2. Applicants are not allowed to enjoy at the same time other scholarships (excluding lump-sum rewards) established by Chinese governments or admitting institutions. If any violation is found, the applicant shall be disqualified. 
3. Applicants shall meet the requirements specified by the Application Guide for Chinese Government Scholarship. Applicants must have passed the HSK (Level 4) and above when applying for a Chinese-taught postgraduate program. Degree holders from Chinese-taught bachelor's and master's programs at Chinese universities are not required to provide a Chinese proficiency certificate (HSK).However, proof of teaching in Chinese is required. 
Applicants must provide IELTS (6.5+) or TOEFL (85+) when applying for an English-taught postgraduate program. Native English-speaking applicants could be exempted from providing the above English scores. 
4. Before submitting online application, please read the Instructions for Chinese Government Scholarship Information System (CGSIS) (Appendix 1) and List of Chinese Government Scholarships Application Materials (Appendix 2) carefully, and make sure the instructions are followed closely and all required documents uploaded in the system to secure a successful submittal. Documents in a language other than Chinese and English must be translated into English. The Foreigner Physical Examination Report must be completely filled out. 
5. In addition to all the documents listed in Appendix 2, a 5-minute self-introduction video is also required for HNNU initial review, It should be in either Chinese or English, and include an applicant's academic background, study plan, personal strengths, and aspired career choice upon graduation. 
  
III. Application Process 
1. Check out the programs on offer at HNNU, and find your major of choice by visiting the website of Study in China or HNNU official webpage
2. Register and submit the Application Form online at the Chinese Government Scholarship Information System
All application materials (except Pre-admission Letter or Acceptance Letter) are due to be submitted no later than February 26th, 2024. 
3. Register and log in HNNU International Student Service System  Online application is due to be submitted and all materials including self-introduction video (pre-admission notice or tutor acceptance letter) uploaded no later than February 22th, 2025. 

Contact: Ms. Cai, Ms. Hu
Tel: 0086-731-88872992
E-mail: study@hunnu.edu.cn
Address: Room 227A, Department of International Exchange and Cooperation,Hunan Normal University (湖南师范大学国际合作与交流处227A办公室)

Appendix 1.Instructions for Chinese Government Scholarship Information System
Appendix 2.List of Chinese Government Scholarship Application Materials
Appendix 3.Hunan Normal University Graduate Programs 2025-2026

Source: the official website of Hunan Normal University