2025 Application Guidelines for Atomic Energy Scholarship Program of China at SYSU
In accordance with the prospectus of Atomic Energy Scholarship (AES) Program of China released by the China Atomic Energy Authority (CAEA) and the Ministry of Education of China (MOE), as well as the actual conditions of Sun Yat-sen University, this application guide is formulated.
I. Introduction of the Scholarship
AES Program of China was jointly initiated by CAEA and MOE with the aim of fostering outstanding young talents to work in the field of peaceful use of nuclear energy, attaining sustainable development goals of nuclear science and technology, and achieving social-economic well-beings.
Sun Yat-sen University, the institution accredited under the program, is recruiting international students (master’s degree and doctoral degree) for this scholarship program from all over the world. The final admission results are contingent on the approval of the expert review from the CAEA, the MOE, and the China Scholarship Council (CSC).
II. Eligibility
1. Applicants should be non-Chinese citizens with valid foreign passports.
2. Applicants must maintain good health and satisfy the physical standards necessary for applying for a student visa or residence permit.
3. For those pursuing a master’s degree in China, they must have a bachelor’s degree with great academic performance and be under the age of 35. For those pursuing a doctoral degree in China, they must have a master’s degree with great academic performance and be under the age of 40.
4. Applicants should be friendly to China, hardworking and diligent in their studies with excellent academic performance, upstanding and law-abiding, without any records of violations of the rules and regulations of their school, or any other security penalties or criminal records.
5. English Proficiency
Applicants must provide their TOEFL iBT transcripts (79 points or higher, 15 or higher in each subject) or IELTS (6.5 points and higher, 5.5 or higher in each subject). Applicants who have taken courses instructed in English can submit proof of English language proficiency issued by their former school. Upon verification by SYSU, these applicants may be exempted from providing English level certificates.
III. Coverage
The scholarship covers tuition fees, university dormitory and comprehensive medical insurance. The coverage and its standard are subjected to the document released by CSC in the same year.
IV. Application Procedure
1. Online Registration on the CSC Website
Please visit the Chinese Government Scholarship Information System (http://studyinchina.csc.edu.cn or http://www.campuschina.org). Once there, please select project type (Type B) and the Atomic Energy Scholarship Program of China, fill the application information (code of Sun Yat-sen University: 10558), and submit the application online. After the completion of online application, please print the Application Form for Chinese Government Scholarship.
2. Online Application via Sun Yat-sen University
Apply on the website of Sun Yat-sen University. Applicants should apply on the application website: https://apply.sysu.edu.cn. Applicants are required to register an account, proceed to select the “2025 The Atomic Energy Scholarship Program of China”, and submit the specified application materials as follows:
(1) Application Form for the Chinese Government Scholarship
Please download the Application Form for Chinese Government Scholarship from the Chinese Government Scholarship Information System. Please complete filling out the form and sign the last page, scan it, and then upload it.
(2) A valid ordinary passport and a personal profile photo
Applicants’ passports must remain valid until at least December 1, 2025. Please renew your passport if necessary. Applicants currently residing in China should provide a scanned copy of their passport, including the pages with a valid Chinese visa or residence permit, and the entry seal. Applicants who have obtained foreign nationality and were previously residents of the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong SAR, Macao SAR, or Taiwan must submit one of the following: (a) a certificate of cancellation of household registration or withdrawal of Chinese nationality; (b) an official document issued by Chinese diplomatic or consular authorities certifying that they do not hold Chinese nationality.
(3) Diploma, certificates and verification reports
Applicants who graduated from universities in Chinese mainland should provide the Record of Electronic Registration of Academic Certificates of the Ministry of Education and Online Verification Report of Chinese Higher Education Degree for and Bachelor’s degrees from the website of Chinese Higher Education Student Information (https://www.chsi.com.cn). Applicants who graduated from universities outside the Chinese mainland should submit the Verification of Foreign Academic Degrees from the website of the Chinese Service Center for Scholarly Exchanges (https://www.cscse.edu.cn). Students yet to graduate before the application deadline shall submit a pre-graduation certificate issued by their university. Those who fail to provide their Master’s degree certificate before registration will have their admission revoked.
Applicants who have graduated from universities in Chinese Mainland should submit the Record of Electronic Registration of Academic Certificates of the Ministry of Education and Online Verification Report of Chinese Higher Education Degree for Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees from the website of Chinese Higher Education Student Information (https://www.chsi.com.cn). Applicants who have graduated from universities outside the Chinese Mainland should submit Verification of Foreign Academic Degrees of Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees from the website of the Chinese Service Center (https://www.cscse.edu.cn) for Scholarly Exchanges. Applicants who will not graduate before the application deadline shall submit a pre-graduation certificate issued by their university. Those who do not provide their certificate of Master’s degree before registration will have their admission canceled.
(4) Complete transcripts of studies
Applicants for master’s degree must submit transcripts which shall be issued and stamped by the office of academic affairs or relevant student management department of the applicant’s institution. Applicants who will not graduate before the application deadline shall submit their most recent transcript issued by their university. Those who fail to provide a complete transcript of undergraduate and graduate studies before registration will have their admission revoked.
Applicants for doctoral degree must submit transcripts which should be issued and stamped by the academic affair department or relevant student administration department of the applicants’ university, and these transcripts should include the academic performance of undergraduate and graduate studies. Applicants who will not graduate before the application deadline shall submit their latest transcript issued by their university. Those who do not provide a complete transcript of undergraduate and graduate studies before registration will have their admission canceled.
(5) English language proficiency certificate
Applicants of English-taught programs should submit TOFEL, IELTS certificate, or any proof of having taken program instructed in English.
(6) Plan of study and research in China
Applicants for master’s degree must submit the plan which should be over 1500 words. Applicants for doctoral degree must submit the plan which should be over 3000 words. Plan of study and research in China is covering academic background and research work experience and achievements related to the intended field of study, study and research plan during the graduate studies, career plan after graduation, etc. (Template provided in Attachment 1).
(7) Two letters of recommendation
The letters of recommendation shall be provided by experts or scholars with recognized standing in the applicant’s field (e.g., professors or associate professors) (Template provided in Attachment 2).
(8) Report of physical examination and result of blood test
The physical examination results must be endorsed by the hospital and obtained within six months prior to the submission date . Those who are living in the Chinese mainland with a valid foreign residency permit or permanent foreign permanent resident ID card can use these documents as substitutes for Foreigner Physical Examination Form. (see Attachment 3 for template)
(9) If the applicant is employed, a certificate of employment from the employer must be submitted, with the job title and description indicated.
(10) Certificate of Non-Criminal Record
The applicant must provide a valid non-criminal record (or police clearance certificate) issued by local authorities; the document should be issued within six months prior to the date of application submission.
(11) Supporting documents
Applicants can submit award certificates or certificate of certain experience as supporting documents.
(12) Commitment letter
The application information should be true, legal and valid. Please print and sign the document before uploading it to the system. (see Attachment 4 for the template)
(13) Applicants Information Form
The Personal Information Form will be automatically generated by the International Student Management System. Applicants shall print, sign, and upload the signed form to the system.
Note: Application documents shall be original and in either Chinese or English. For documents in other languages, both the original documents and their notarized Chinese or English translations shall be provided. Translations must be authenticated by either the Hague Apostille Convention or a Chinese embassy or consulate. Applicants shall ensure the accuracy of the email address, WeChat account number, and contact phone number entered in the application system. Notification regarding supplementary materials will be issued via the application system(https://apply.sysu.edu.cn). Failure to submit the scanned copies of supplementary materials, translations, or translation notarized certificates in a timely manner, submission of materials that do not meet the requirements, or incorrect contact information may result in an unsuccessful application, for which the applicant shall assume full responsibility.
V. Majors for International Students
Please refer to Attachment 5 for the Catalog of the Atomic Energy Scholarship Program of China (Master & Doctoral Degree) at SYSU in 2025. Applications for majors outside the above range will be considered invalid.
VI. Application Deadline (Beijing Time)
April 30, 2025
VII. Selection Procedures
1. Qualification Review
Sun Yat-sen University will review the applicant’s foreign status, highest academic qualification, academic performance, language proficiency, recommendation letters, and study plan to finalize the assessment shortlist.
2. Assessment
The assessment will be organized by admission teams of the respective schools or departments using one of the following methods: (1) an interview (2) an interview combined with a written test. Applicants who pass the qualification review will be notified by the admission team of the specific assessment method, location, and time.
3. Conditional Admission
SYSU will select applicants based on their qualifications and interview assessment results.
4. Admission Policy
The ultimate admission decision will be contingent upon the outcome of the expert evaluation conducted by the CAEA, the MOE and the CSC. Upon the confirmation of admission, Sun Yat-sen University will release the conditional admission results, electronic Admission Letter, and the Confirmation Form for Study in China through its application system (https://apply.sysu.edu.cn). Applicants shall ensure that the email address and phone number provided in the application system are accurate and valid.
5. Study in China
Admitted applicants shall apply for an X1 visa at the Chinese embassy or consulate using the Admission Letter and Foreign Student Visa Application Form. Upon arrival in China, they shall convert the X1 visa into a student residence permit within 30 days. Failure to do so will result in disqualification from admission. Students with non-student visas shall not be allowed to register. International students holding expired visas or residence permits shall not be allowed to reside on campus or participate in activities.
VIII. Other Notes
1. Admitted students must complete registration procedures according to the designated registration date and location specified in the Admission Letter; Early registration is not permitted. Failing to register within the stipulated timeframe without prior approval will result in the forfeiture of admission qualifications. Scholarship recipients will also face disqualification under such circumstances.
2. In accordance with the regulations and requirements set forth by the Ministry of Education, SYSU will conduct a physical examination and admission eligibility review for all admitted applicants. Those who fail to meet the admission criteria or are found to have submitted fabricated for falsified materials will be disqualified from admission or student status. Scholarship recipients will face disqualification in such instances.
3. Admitted students will undergo an annual scholarship review of their performance for scholarship renewal purposes. Those who fail the review will face suspension or disqualification of the scholarship.
IX. Contact information
Office of International Students’ Affairs, Sun Yat-sen University
Website: http://iso.sysu.edu.cn
Online Application Website: https://apply.sysu.edu.cn
Email：[email protected]
Inquiry Tel: 0086（20）84110819
Supervision Department Tel: 0086（20）84115582
Address: 135 Xingangxi Road, Guangzhou, P.R.China
Zip code: 510275
Source: https://iso.sysu.edu.cn/en/application/scholarship/1418029.htm
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