Chinese Government Scholarship: the USAT score you need
The Chinese Government Scholarship, run by the China Scholarship Council (CSC), funds Pakistani students for bachelor's, master's and PhD study in China. HEC handles the applications from Pakistan. Bachelor's applicants need a valid USAT score.
USAT score needed
At least 50 out of 100 in USAT. HEC says applications below this are not processed, and it sets a date for each cycle after which the test must have been taken.
What the Chinese Government Scholarship covers
- Tuition
- A hostel place or a housing allowance
- A monthly stipend under the Chinese government's scholarship policy
- Medical insurance
Who can apply from Pakistan
- Citizen of Pakistan or Azad Jammu & Kashmir.
- For a bachelor's degree: intermediate (HSSC) or an equivalent qualification.
- A valid USAT score of 50 or more, taken within the dates HEC gives for that cycle.
- Master's and PhD applicants use HAT instead of USAT.
How to apply
- 1Register for USAT on HEC's ETC portal and sit the paper for your group (USAT-E, USAT-M, USAT-CS and so on).
- 2Wait for your result and check that it meets the score and date rules in the scholarship notice.
- 3Apply on both portals in the notice: the CSC online application system and HEC's own portal.
- 4Keep copies of everything you submit, and check HEC's page for the list of shortlisted candidates.
Good to know
- Travel to and from China is usually paid by the student. HEC states it carries no financial liability under this scholarship.
- The number of seats and the list of universities change every year.
Check the official page before you apply
Dates, seats and rules change every cycle. This page is a guide, and HEC's notice is the final word.
HEC: Chinese Government Scholarship eligibility criteria