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We write about studying abroad without myths: how grants really work, what admission committees actually look at, and how not to lose a year to bureaucracy.

How to get a CSC grant in China: the full guide

China Scholarship Council is China's largest scholarship program: full tuition coverage, dormitory and a monthly stipend of up to 3,500 CNY. The key is choosing the right application track: through the embassy (Type A) or directly via the university (Type B). Type B has better odds — and our platform works exactly with university quotas.

HSK or IELTS: which certificate do you need?

For Chinese-taught programs — HSK 4+ (bachelor) or HSK 5 (master). For English-taught programs IELTS 6.0–6.5 is enough. Pro tip: a grant-funded language year in China lets you enroll without a certificate and prepare for HSK on site.

5 mistakes in your motivation letter

Committees read thousands of letters. Don't start with "Since childhood I dreamed…", don't retell your CV, don't send one letter to every university, keep it to one page, and always explain why this exact university and program.

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