The Great Britain-China Educational Trust (GBCET) is a charity set up to support Chinese students studying in Britain and British students studying in China. They offer Chinese Student Awards for the final year of PhD study in the UK.
The Great Britain-China Educational Trust (GBCET) is a registered charity (no.269944) administered by the Great Britain-China Centre. The Trust was set up in 1975 with proceeds from The Genius of China exhibition held at the Royal Academy in 1974.
The GBCET Trustees meet twice a year, in spring and autumn, to discuss support for:
- Chinese students in Britain through the Chinese Student Awards
- British PhDs research on China grant
- The study of Chinese language through the Chinese Language Awards
About Great Britain-China Educational Trust (GBCET)
The Great Britain-China Centre (GBCC) is an executive non-departmental public body established by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office in 1974 to support UK-China relations.
GBCC is a not-for-profit company limited by guarantee operating as an executive non-departmental public body sponsored by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), receiving an annual grant-in-aid for core operations.
While aligning our work with the FCDO’s strategy for relations with China, as an arm’s length body GBCC remains independent from government with our own board... continue reading
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GBCET Chinese Student Awards
Aim and Benefits of GBCET Chinese Student Awards
Chinese Students Awards
Awards are granted up to £3,000 but the most common amount awarded is between £1,500-£2,000.
Chinese Language Awards
Awards are granted normally up to £3,000 each.
GBCET Chinese Student Awards Courses
Requirements for GBCET Chinese Student Awards Qualification
Chinese Students Awards
Eligibility requirements:
- Chinese nationality (from the PRC inc. Hong Kong) studying for a PhD in any subject at a UK university. Students must have started their third year before they are eligible to submit their application.
- Applicants must have attended at least one institution of higher education in China.
- Students may apply twice for the award, but must wait a year before trying again. Successful awardees cannot apply again. Awards are not renewable.
The Trustees will not consider applications from:
- Undergraduates, or postgraduates enrolled on a taught course e.g. MA & MSc, or students requiring funding for the first two years of a PhD.
- Chinese nationals attending or giving papers at conferences, conducting fieldwork or taking research trips
The Trustees will also not consider requests for funding intended for research materials (e.g. books, lab equipment, software). The awards are meant to contribute towards applicants’ university tuition fees, and living expenses.
Chinese Language Awards
Eligibility requirements:
- British nationality postgraduate students (in any subject) who are normally resident in the UK and enrolled in a British university.
- Candidates must be seeking funding for the study of the Chinese language (spoken or written) as a taught element of their degree OR for Chinese language training which is not built in to their degree but which would aid their research, e.g. PhD courses. In the latter case, funding is considered for British PhD students giving conference papers in China, or travelling to China to pursue essential doctoral research.
- Applicants whose principle degree course does not include language training as integral to the course (usually PhD courses) must also provide proof of enrolment on to a language course.
- Language instruction will be undertaken in Britain, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, or Singapore.
- British nationality students enrolled on a postgraduate course in a PRC, Hong Kong, or Taiwanese university will be considered but preference will be given to applicants enrolled and based at a British university.
- Applicants must have started their degree and provide proof of their matriculation.
- No previous knowledge of Chinese is required to be eligible.
- If unsuccessful, after a year candidates may re-apply for the award, once only. Successful awardees cannot apply again. Awards are not renewable.
The Trustees will not consider applications from:
- Undergraduates, postdoctorates, or those without British nationality.
- Those undertaking private tuition or informal language swap arrangements.
- Applicants with an undergraduate honours degree (single or combined) that included Chinese language as a major component of the degree.
Interview date, Process and Venue for GBCET Chinese Student Awards
Autumn Meeting 2024
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The autumn meeting will be held on Tuesday 12th November 2024.
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The call for applications opens on Monday 19th August 2024.
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The deadline for applications is Sunday 13th October 2024 @ 23:59hrs UK time.
Spring Meeting 2025
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The spring meeting will be held on Tuesday 8th April 2025.
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The call for applications opens on Monday 10th February 2025.
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The deadline for applications is Sunday 9th March 2025 @ 23:59hrs UK time.
Application Deadline
March 9, 2025How to Apply
Chinese Students Awards
Chinese Language Awards
Application deadline – Applications must be made in time for one of the GBCET's two annual meetings in May and November.
For more details visit: GBCET website.
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