Today's tip is about language. 

Most of the universities in China are providing programs taught in Chinese or English, and sometimes both. The language proficiency is among the most important factors that may affects the result of your application for the CSC Scholarship. 

"What is the basic requirement for language proficiency?"

It depends on what kind of program you choose, i.e., Chinese taught or English taught. In other words, you should decide what language you will be using for your future study.

To study programs taught in Chinese, for example, you should have at least passed the HSK 4 (level 4) for undergraduates and HSK 5 (level 5) for postgraduates. 

" I don't have any basic knowledge about Chinese language, but I want to study the Chinese taught program. Can I get the scholarship that covers one- year Chinese learning?"

The answer is THAT IS NOT LIKELY TO HAPPEN. You have to  master Chinese language before applying for the scholarship. 

"Is there any exception? "

Yes. Some particular programs may be available for those total beginner of Chinese language. For example, Chinese Language Program ( undergraduate) at Guangxi University accepts total beginners. They will study four straight years for the bachelor degree without preparatory Chinese learning. 

If you are apply for the programs taught in English, mostly Ph .D programs at Guangxi University, you should also provide the relevant English proficiency certificate. GXU now only recognize the result of two international English Proficiency tests, i.e., IELTS and TOFEL. Applicants should at least acquire 6.0 in IELTS and 80 in TOFEL. 
 

"I did not take any of the language tests mentioned above, am I still allowed to apply for the CSC Scholarship."
 

Yes, go ahead to apply. BUT THE TRUTH IS THAT YOU WILL BECOME LESS COMPETITIVE THAN THOSE WHO TOOK THE TESTS AND MET THE REQUIREMENTS ON LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY. Therefore, you are highly encouraged to take the language tests before making the application.

For your information, the test schedules are shown below.
 

HSK Schedule

This test is basically organized each month. Please contact your local test centers or Confucius Insitutes for details. 
 

IELTS & TOFEL Schedule

These two tests are orgnized every month in 2021. Please turn to your local test centers for detials.