2027/2028 Youth of Excellence Scheme of China Program Chinese Government Scholarship -- Xi’an Jiaotong University

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. Xi’an Jiaotong University’s the Youth of Excellence Scheme of China Program information for International Students is as follows:

The programs follow the “1+1” model, which requires students to do their full-time basic course work and research in Xi’an Jiaotong University in the first academic year while finishing up their dissertation preparations. Before traveling to China to defend their dissertations as required by the university, 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.

I. Eligibility

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 Xi’an Jiaotong 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.

II. Application Procedures

1. XJTU Pre-admission Letter Application

① Applicants should Log in XJTU online application system before February 28, 2027 (Beijing Time). Create an application account. Select “CSC-Youth of Excellence Scheme of China Program” under master program. Fill in personal information and upload application documents according to the system prompt.

Online application system: http://isso.xjtu.edu.cn/recruit/login

② After submitting your application, the university will send notes to your registered email through the application system. Please check for further updates regularly.

③ The university will issue Pre-admission Letter via email if you pass the review.

*Notes:

① Applicants do not need to pay the application fee to XJTU.

② Online application is the only way to submit the application to XJTU. Hard copies are unacceptable.

③ The application deadline for the pre-admission letter is February 28, 2027(GMT+8)

2. Online Application on CSC System

Applicants should log on to the Chinese Government Scholarship System for online application (https://studyinchina.csc.edu.cn/#/login) and submit application materials before 23:00, March 29, 2027(GMT+8). Applicants should have received a pre-admission letter from Xi’an Jiaotong University when they apply.

When applying online, please choose “Type A” for “Scholarship Type”. The agency code is 1563, and applicants need to choose “Youth of Excellence Scheme of China”.

Ⅲ. 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, generally in June.

3. Students arrive in China on September to complete the registration procedures after getting the study visa done.

IV. Contact Information

Telephone: +86-29-82665924

Email: sijing0305@xjtu.edu.cn

Address: International Student Admissions Office, School of International Education, Xi'an Jiaotong University, No.28 Xianning West Road, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710049, P.R. China

Application system: http://isso.xjtu.edu.cn/recruit/login

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