Scholarship FAQs

Q1: How many scholarships can I apply for?

You can only apply for ONE SICAS scholarship every semester. SICAS
suggests you to read the detailed information and decide which scholarship to
apply before you submit a scholarship application.
Q2: What are the differences between SICAS Outstanding Students Scholarship (SOSS) and
SICAS University Scholarship (SUS)?

Difference 1:
SICAS Outstanding Scholarship is set by SICAS independently to encourage
outstanding international students to apply to study in China through SICAS.
SICAS University Scholarship is co-set by SICAS and the designated
universities with distinguished international education resources aiming to
support them to encourage more and more qualified students from diversified
countries all over the world to come and study in the designated universities.

Difference 2:
Applicants for the SOSS scholarship are required to submit the related
materials directly to SICAS and SICAS Scholarship Committee will evaluate
the materials and make a decision.
Applicants for the SUS Scholarship should send the material both to SICAS
and the future university. SICAS, together with the university will make a
decision.
Difference3:
The SOSS scholarship is paid in RMB cash while the SUS scholarship is
directly credited into the university account to supplement the tuition fee.

Q3: If I want to apply for SICAS Outstanding Scholarship, what materials should I prepare?

SICAS Outstanding Scholarship is set by SICAS independently to encourage

outstanding international students to apply to study in China through SICAS.
The needed materials are listed as follows:
1.SICAS scholarship Application form (Click here to fill out the form online)
2.Personal Statement (written in either Chinese or English)
3.Diploma/Certificate of your highest education (Diploma/Certificate in
languages other than Chinese or English should be attached with a Chinese or
English translated copy). All transcripts should be notarized.
4. Transcripts of your highest education (transcripts in languages other than
Chinese or English should be attached with a Chinese or English translated
copy). All transcripts should be notarized. Qingdao University.
5. Two reference letters written in Chinese or English. The referee must be
professors or assistant professors.
6. Honors & Awards Certificates and other certificates which can prove your
capacity.
Q4. Can I apply for Chinese Government Scholarships on SICAS?

No, you should apply through Chinese diplomatic missions or related

institutions between January and April every year. Applicants can browse the
China Scholarship Council website to obtain more information.
Q5. What if I cannot upload the supporting documents?
If you encounter any difficulty in uploading the supporting documents, please
email us at scholarship@sicas.cn . SICAS will respond to you within three
working days.
Q6: How can I be notified if I am awarded for the SICAS scholarship?

You will be notified by the email that you used to register on SICAS. You can
log in your My SICAS and click My Scholarship to confirm it or revise
it. After applying for the scholarships, pleas check your email regularly. The
lists of winners may also be published on SICAS website.