BUAA Scholarships for Foreign Students

Chapter 1 General Provisions

Article 1

To encourage self-funded international students to study diligently and pursue their studies with dedication, and to foster their innovative capabilities, the Beijing Municipal Government and Beihang University have jointly established the Beijing Municipal Scholarship for International Students—the Beihang University Scholarship for Self-Funded International Students.

Article 2 The evaluation of the “Special Scholarship for Self-Supporting International Students” shall be conducted in accordance with the principles of “openness, fairness, impartiality, and merit-based selection.”

Chapter 2: Scope and Levels of the Scholarship

Article 3 The “Scholarship for Self-Supporting International Students” is awarded to self-supporting international students, including visiting scholars, undergraduates, master’s students, and doctoral students.

The “Scholarship for Self-Supporting International Students” is divided into the following levels: Special Prize, First Prize, Second Prize, and Third Prize. First, Second, and Third Prizes entail tuition waivers of 100%, 50%, and 20%, respectively; the Special Prize entails a 100% tuition waiver and provides partial or full living expenses, with the living expense standard based on that for Chinese Government Scholarship recipients. The “Scholarship for Self-Financed International Students” is valid for one year, and awardees will receive a corresponding certificate of award from Beihang University.

Chapter III: Scholarship Categories and Quotas

Article 4

Application Requirements for New Self-Financed International Students

(1) Application Requirements for New Undergraduate Students:

1. Self-funded international students applying for undergraduate programs at Beihang University

2. Comply with the laws and regulations of the Chinese government, as well as Beihang University’s disciplinary rules and regulations

3. Demonstrate both academic excellence and good conduct during high school

4. Achieve top scores on the entrance examination

5. Have not received scholarship funding from any other institution or organization

(2) Application Requirements for New Graduate Students and Visiting Scholars

1. Self-funded international students applying for master’s or doctoral degrees at Beihang University or applying to pursue advanced studies at Beihang University

2. Compliance with Chinese laws and regulations, as well as Beihang University’s rules and regulations

3. Graduates of renowned universities with excellent academic performance

4. Candidates who took the entrance examination must have achieved a top-ranking total score

5. Demonstrate outstanding achievements or significant potential for development in their field of work or study

6. Have not received scholarship funding from any other institution or organization

Article 5

Scholarship Application Requirements for Current International Students

(I) Application Requirements for Undergraduate Students:

1. Self-funded international undergraduate students who have studied at Beihang University for at least one year

2. Comply with the laws and regulations of the Chinese government, as well as the disciplinary rules and regulations of Beihang University

3. Demonstrate a serious attitude toward learning, be diligent and hardworking, and have achieved excellent academic performance in the previous academic year

4. Actively participate in various public welfare and social practice activities organized by the university and academic departments

(2) Eligibility Criteria for Enrolled Graduate Students and Visiting Scholars:

1. Self-funded international graduate students or visiting scholars who have been studying at Beihang University for at least one year

2. Comply with the laws and regulations of the Chinese government, as well as Beihang University’s disciplinary rules and regulations

3. Have demonstrated one of the following outstanding achievements within the past year:

(1) Published an academic paper in the name of Beihang University as the first or second author (in which case the supervisor must be the first author) in an internationally renowned academic journal in the relevant discipline (generally an SCI or SSCI-indexed journal), a domestic core journal (generally an EI-indexed journal or its equivalent), or major international academic conferences in their field (which must be indexed by ISTP), under the name of Beihang University, and where the applicant is the first or second author (in which case the supervisor must be the first author)

(2) Have achieved innovative or outstanding results in their research work or theses

(3) Demonstrate a positive attitude toward learning, be diligent and hardworking, and have achieved excellent academic performance in the previous academic year

4. Actively participate in various public welfare and social practice activities organized by the university and the school/department

Article 6

Any applicant falling under any of the following circumstances is ineligible to apply for the “Self-Supporting International Student Scholarship”:

(1) Those who have been subject to criminal detention, public security penalties, or administrative disciplinary actions for violating Chinese laws, regulations, or Beihang University’s disciplinary rules and regulations

(2) Those who are late, leave early, or skip classes without valid reason, or who seriously violate classroom discipline

(3) Those who fail course assessments required by the curriculum

Article 7: Application Procedures for the “Self-Funded International Student Scholarship”

International students who meet the eligibility requirements shall submit the following application materials to the International Student Affairs Office of the School of International Studies at Beihang University:

(1) The “Scholarship Application Form for Self-Supporting International Students,” completed by the international student. The application form may be obtained from the International Student Affairs Office of the School of International Studies at BUAA or downloaded from the website http://is.buaa.edu.cn.

(2) Undergraduate students applying for the “Self-Financed International Student Scholarship” must provide their academic transcript from the previous academic year and a letter of recommendation from the relevant department or academic advisor. Graduate students must provide transcripts for all courses, as well as proof of published papers, award certificates, and a letter of recommendation from their advisor.

(3) The application period for incoming international students applying for the “Self-Supporting International Student Scholarship” is from March 20 to May 20; the application period for current students applying for the “Self-Supporting International Student Scholarship” is from May 10 to May 25 each year.

Chapter IV Scholarship Evaluation

Article 8

The University has established the “International Student Scholarship Evaluation Committee,” whose members consist of the University’s senior leadership, heads of relevant departments—including the Office of Academic Affairs, the Graduate School, the International College, the Office of International Exchange and Cooperation, and the Finance Office—as well as expert professors from relevant disciplines. The University’s senior leadership serves as the Committee Chair; the head of the International College serves as the Deputy Chair and Secretary-General, responsible for the day-to-day administration of the scholarship.

Article 9

The Secretariat of the International Student Scholarship Evaluation Committee shall verify the eligibility of applicants, assess their application criteria, and review their application materials; it shall then submit preliminary evaluation recommendations to the International Student Scholarship Evaluation Committee for final approval.

Article 10

The Scholarship Evaluation Committee for International Students conducts its review based on the Secretariat’s preliminary assessment and the application materials. If necessary, applicants may be invited for an interview. The Committee then finalizes the list of students awarded scholarships, which takes effect upon the signature of the Committee Chair.

Article 11

The list of recipients of the “Self-Supporting International Student Scholarship” will be publicly posted in July of each year. After the public notice period expires, recipients will be notified individually via official correspondence.

Department in Charge:

International College, Beihang University

Contact Information:

Address: School of International Studies, Beihang University, No. 37 Xueyuan Road, Haidian District, Beijing, China

Phone: +86-10-82316937, +86-10-82339158, +86-10-82316488

Fax: +86-10-82339326

Contacts: Ms. Yang Xue, Ms. Huang Ping, Ms. Gao Xia

Email: yangxue@buaa.edu.cn, huangping@buaa.edu.cn,

fso@buaa.edu.cn

Postal Code: 100191

Application Website: http://is.buaa.edu.cn