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PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. MISTAKES IN YOUR CSC APPLICATION COULD LEAD TO YOUR APPLICATION BEING REJECTED. Visit http://studyinchina.csc.edu.cn/#/login to CREATE AN ACCOUNT. • The online application works best with Firefox or Internet Explorer (11.0). Menu selection functions may not work with other browsers. • The online application is only available in Chinese and English. 1 • Please read this page carefully before clicking on the “Application online” tab to start your application. 2 • The Program Category is Type B. • The Agency No. matches the university you will be attending. See Appendix A for a list of the Chinese university agency numbers. • Use the + by each section to expand on that section of the form. 3 • Fill out your personal information accurately. o Make sure to have a valid passport at the time of your application. o Use the name and date of birth that are on your passport. Use the name on your passport for all correspondences with the CLIC office or Chinese institutions. o List Canadian as your Nationality, even if you have dual citizenship. Only Canadian citizens are eligible for CLIC support. o Enter the mailing address for where you want your admission documents to be sent under Permanent Address. Leave Current Address blank. Contact your home or host university coordinator to find out when you will receive your admission documents. Contact information for you home university CLIC liaison can be found here: http://clicstudyinchina.com/contact-us/ 4 • Fill out your Education and Employment History accurately. o For Highest Education enter your current degree studies. 5 • Apply as a General Scholar • Unless you plan to take courses that are strictly taught in Chinese language, make sure to list English as Preferred Teaching Language. • Discipline Applying For and Major Applying for o Enter the Discipline and Major for the program you are taking in China . For summer programs, this is available on the CLIC website at the bottom of each program page. The program page can be found in the Program Finder. For exchange programs, contact your home or host university coordinator (http://clicstudyinchina.com/contact-us/). • Preferences of Institute o Only list the Chinese university that you are going to. Make sure to enter the correct university in China. Once your application is submitted, the scholarship cannot be transferred to another university. List Preferences of Institute II and III as None (see above graphic). • Duration of Major Study: the length of time you will be studying in China. 6 • Provide the contact information of the host Chinese university. 1. The contact information for summer programs is available on the CLIC website in the Program Finder. 2. For exchange programs, please contact your home university international office to get your host university contact information (http://clicstudyinchina.com/contact-us/). • In case of emergency, provide the name for at least one family member. 7 • CLIC has specific requirements for the Supporting Documents that may not be reflected online application system. Make sure to include the following documents in your application: 1. Passport photo: . For more information on the specifications of this photo, visit https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees- citizenship/services/canadian-passports/photos.html. • CSC does not require the back of the photo with the signature of the guarantor. • This photo can be from longer than 6 months ago as long as the picture looks similar to how you look at the time of your application. 8 . This is not a photocopy of your passport photo page. That is also required but this is different. Photos taken with your cellphone or a personal camera will not be accepted. The photo needs to be taken professionally. 2. Certificate of Highest Education (Notarized Copy): An official Confirmation of Enrollment from your home university will be sufficient. Unofficial versions will not be accepted. Contact your home university CLIC coordinator to find out more about how to obtain this document (http://clicstudyinchina.com/contact-us/). Please note that this document can take a few days to obtain. 3. Transcripts of Highest Education (Notarized Copy): An official transcript of your current degree program will be sufficient. Unofficial versions will not be accepted. Contact your home university CLIC coordinator to find out more about how to obtain this document (http://clicstudyinchina.com/contact-us/). Please note that this document can take a few days to obtain. 4. Study Plan: A brief outline of the courses you are taking, how the courses fit into your degree studies, the expected outcomes of your studies in China, and any cultural events or places you will be visiting. This should be less than one page. 5. Only One recommendation letter is required and can be obtained from your CLIC Canadian university program administrator. You can find their contact information on the CLIC Contact Us page (http://clicstudyinchina.com/contact-us/) 6. Passport Home Page: A scan of the page of your passport that has your picture and personal information. 7. Physical Examination Record for Foreigner: . For students studying under 6 months: the Physical Examination Record is not required. • If the Physical Examination Record is listed as Mandatory and you cannot submit your application without uploading something, then you can upload a statement from yourself that confirms you are healthy enough to study or to do research in China. o For example: “My name is John Smith and there are no medical concerns that will prevent me from studying in China.” . For students studying over 6 months: The Physical Examination must be submitted with your CSC application. • The Physical Examination Record can be found here: http://clicstudyinchina.com/wp- content/uploads/2019/02/FOREIGNER-PHYSICAL-EXAMINATION-FORM.pdf • NOTE: It can take a few weeks to get your lab results. Please give yourself lots of time to prepare the Physical Examination Record. • Once you have submitted your CSC application, the system will output a pdf summary of your application. 9 1. This application summary will be needed to complete your registration with the CLIC program. 2. SEE BELOW FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO COMPLETE A CLIC REGISTRATION FORM. • Students will be notified approximately one month after their CSC application deadline regarding if their application has been accepted. CLIC Registration Form • CLIC has a separate registration form. • NOTE: The CLIC registration system is currently undergoing final testing. Contact the CLIC office at [email protected] and we will let you know as soon it is up and running. • The form only takes 5-10 min to fill out. It is a two-step process: 1. Create an account by clicking on the Register Now button. 2. Find your program under the Search Programs tab . Click on the Apply For button. Choose the term you are applying for. Complete and submit the registration form. • The terminology in the system refers to our registration form as an application in some places. • The information collected in our registration form is used to ensure that you receive your CLIC benefits. Without a completed and submitted CLIC registration form, we will not be able to support your studies in China. • The registration account set up form includes: o First and last name (from passport) o Date of Birth o Gender o Email address o Alternative email address o Home university o Degree enrolled in (e.g. Bachelors, Masters, Doctorate) o Major o Minor o Anticipated graduation date o Year of study 10 o Studied abroad before (Yes/No). If yes, where. • The registration form itself includes: o CSC application pdf summary upload o Faculty of study at your host university o Program start date o Program end date o Language of instruction o Passport number o Passport Scan (just the information page) o Disclosures . Consent to share information . Consent to use photos and other media • The registration form includes details about how the information will be used and who to contact if you have any concerns.