Zhejiang Institute of Science and Technology Chinese Government Scholarship

To promote mutual understanding and friendship between the Chinese people and people around the world, and to develop exchanges and cooperation between China and other countries in the fields of politics, economics, culture, education, and trade, the Chinese government has established various scholarship programs to support students, teachers, and scholars from around the world in pursuing studies and conducting research at Chinese institutions of higher education.

International students in China who receive Chinese Government Scholarships (hereinafter referred to as “scholarship recipients”) will be placed at universities or research institutions designated by the Chinese Ministry of Education to study relevant majors in disciplines such as science, engineering, agriculture, medicine, economics, law, management, education, history, literature, and philosophy.

The Ministry of Education of China formulates the annual plan for the Chinese Government Scholarship and entrusts the China Scholarship Council (hereinafter referred to as “CSC”) with the specific responsibility for recruiting scholarship recipients and managing their daily affairs in China.

China warmly welcomes outstanding young students, scholars, and teachers from all countries to study and conduct research at Chinese institutions of higher education.

I. Names and Application Channels of Chinese Government Scholarship Programs

1. Bilateral Chinese Government Scholarships (quotas provided in accordance with intergovernmental agreements)

This scholarship program consists of full or partial scholarships provided by the Chinese Ministry of Education based on educational cooperation and exchange agreements or memorandums of understanding signed with the governments, institutions, schools, and relevant international organizations of the respective countries. It includes scholarships for undergraduate students, master’s students, doctoral students, scholarships for Chinese language trainees, general trainees, and advanced trainees.

Applicants must submit their applications to the department, institution, or school responsible for sending students abroad in their home country, or to the Chinese Embassy (or Consulate General) in that country.

2. Great Wall Scholarship

This scholarship is a special full scholarship provided by the Chinese Ministry of Education to UNESCO and is open only to general visiting scholars and senior visiting scholars.

Applicants must submit their applications to the National Commission for UNESCO in their home country.

3. Asian Study Abroad Scholarship

This scholarship is a special, full-tuition scholarship established by the Chinese Ministry of Education. It aims to encourage the mobility of Asian students and scholars among Asian countries, promote mutual understanding among Asian nations, expand opportunities for educational exchange and cooperation, and improve the overall quality of education in Asia. This scholarship is open only to General Trainees and Advanced Trainees.

Applicants must submit their applications to the Chinese Embassy (or Consulate General) in their country of residence.

4. China–ASEAN (AUN) Scholarship Program

This scholarship is a special, full-tuition scholarship provided by the Chinese Ministry of Education to member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). It aims to encourage young students, teachers, and scholars from ASEAN member states to study and engage in exchanges in China, thereby fostering mutual understanding and friendship.

Applicants must submit their applications to the China–ASEAN Secretariat.

5. China–EU Student Exchange Scholarship Program

This scholarship program is a special, full-tuition scholarship established by the Chinese Ministry of Education to support high school graduates and university students from EU member states in coming to China to study Chinese for one academic year.

Applicants may submit their applications to the Chinese Mission to the EU.

6. Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Scholarship Program

This scholarship is a special, full-tuition scholarship program provided by the Chinese Ministry of Education to SCO member states, aimed at encouraging and supporting young students from SCO countries to study in China.

Applicants may submit their applications to the Chinese embassies in the respective SCO member states.

7. China–Pacific Islands Forum Scholarship Program

This scholarship is a special, full-tuition scholarship program provided by the Chinese Ministry of Education to relevant island nations in the Pacific region, aimed at encouraging and supporting young students from these countries to study in China.

Applicants may submit their applications to the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat.

8. Chinese Government Special Scholarship—University Graduate Program

This program consists of full scholarships provided by the Chinese Ministry of Education. Top-tier Chinese universities independently recruit international master’s and doctoral students to study in China.

Applicants must submit their applications to the relevant universities participating in this program.

9. Chinese Government Special Scholarship—Provincial and Autonomous Region Degree-Seeking Student Program

This program consists of full scholarships provided by the Chinese Ministry of Education. Master’s and doctoral students are independently recruited by provincial-level education administrative departments in certain Chinese provinces and autonomous regions, or by relevant higher education institutions within their jurisdictions designated by these departments.

Applicants must submit their applications to the relevant provincial or autonomous regional education administrative departments responsible for this program, or to the higher education institutions designated by them.

10. Chinese Government Special Scholarships—Local Government Scholarship Support Program

This program consists of full scholarships provided by the Chinese Ministry of Education to regions that have established provincial-level local government scholarship programs. It is administered by the provincial-level education administrative departments of certain Chinese provinces and autonomous regions, or by designated higher education institutions within their jurisdictions, which independently recruit master’s and doctoral students to study in China.

Applicants must submit their applications to the relevant provincial or autonomous regional education administrative departments responsible for this program, or to the higher education institutions designated by them.

11. Scholarship for Outstanding International Students

This scholarship is a special full-tuition scholarship program established by the Chinese Ministry of Education to support international students who have completed undergraduate or higher-level education in China and have been admitted to pursue a higher-level graduate degree, as well as current graduate students who are nearing the completion of their studies.

Applicants must first submit an application to the institution where they are currently enrolled or to the institution that has admitted them; the institution will then forward the recommendation to the China Scholarship Council.

For specific application procedures for the above scholarship programs, please refer to the application guidelines for each respective program.

II. Details of the Chinese Government Scholarship

1. The Chinese Government Scholarship is divided into full scholarships and partial scholarships

1) Full Scholarship

● Exemption from registration fees and tuition, plus free on-campus housing;

● A monthly living allowance;

● Outpatient medical services and comprehensive medical insurance for international students in China under the Chinese Government Scholarship Program;

● A one-time reimbursement for intercity transportation expenses (based on actual costs). Specifically: for new students, transportation from the port of entry to the city where the university is located or to the city where the Chinese language preparatory school is located; for students enrolled in Chinese language preparatory (foundation) programs—from the city where the preparatory school is located to the city where the academic institution is located—and for graduates—from the city where the university is located to the port of exit. The port of entry is generally the capital, Beijing, or another port city relatively close to the institution of study.

2) Partial Scholarships

These consist of one or more components of the full scholarship.

3) International Travel Expenses

These are provided only to students from countries specified in the agreement; students from other countries must cover their own international travel expenses.

For detailed funding standards regarding the above scholarship categories, please refer to the “Application Guidelines” for each scholarship program.

III. Application for the Chinese Government Scholarship

1. Application Period

The China Scholarship Council (CSC) will accept applications for the Chinese Government Scholarship for the 2017/2018 academic year from January to April 2018. Applicants should consult their home country’s sending agency directly for the specific application deadlines.

For the specific application periods for the “University Graduate Program,” “Provincial and Autonomous Region Degree Program,” and “Local Scholarship Support Program,” applicants should consult directly with the relevant Chinese universities responsible for these programs.

2. Scholarship Application

● Applicants must meet the basic eligibility requirements specified in the respective scholarship “Application Guidelines.”

In principle, applicants must complete and submit their electronic application information through the CSC’s “Online Application System for Studying in China.” After submitting the application form, applicants must print it out, attach the required supporting documents, and then submit the complete package to the sending agency in their home country.

The URL for the CSC Online Application System for Studying in China is http://laihua.csc.edu.cn

For countries that do not yet have the capability for online registration, applicants may request a Chinese Government Scholarship application form from the sending agency in their home country or the Chinese Embassy (Consulate General) in that country. After completing the form and attaching the required supporting documents, they must submit it to the sending agency in their home country.

Applicants must strictly adhere to the requirements when completing the application information truthfully and submit relevant application materials, including academic credentials, transcripts, study plans, medical certificates, and letters of recommendation.

● The relevant application materials must be sent to the China Scholarship Council by the admissions agency within the timeframe specified in the “Application Guidelines” for each scholarship program. Late applications will not be accepted. (For details, please refer to the “Application Guidelines” for each scholarship program.)

● Application materials submitted by applicants will not be returned, regardless of whether the applicant is admitted or not.

● Applicants must carefully retain the originals of important documents, such as their “Academic Degree Certificate” and the “Physical Examination Form for Foreigners.”

● The main agencies responsible for administering the Chinese Government Scholarship are:

Chinese Embassies (Consulates General) in the sending countries

Embassies of the sending countries in China

Relevant Chinese institutions of higher education

Selected research institutions

3. Selection of Host Institutions and Majors

All applicants for the Chinese Government Scholarship must select their preferred institution and field of study from among the regular higher education institutions designated by the Chinese Ministry of Education. For details, please refer to the “Introduction to Higher Education Institutions Accepting International Students on the Chinese Government Scholarship,” or visit http:// or www.csc.edu.cn/Laihua/.

4. Language of Instruction

● The language of instruction at regular higher education institutions in China is generally Chinese. Scholarship recipients with no prior knowledge of Chinese are generally required to complete 1–2 years of Chinese language preparatory courses before beginning their major studies. Specifically: Students majoring in natural sciences, engineering, agriculture, medicine (Western medicine), economics, management, and law will undergo 1 year of Chinese language preparatory study; students majoring in literature, history, philosophy, and medicine (Traditional Chinese Medicine and Chinese herbal medicine) may undergo two years of Chinese language preparatory study.

● For scholarship recipients pursuing undergraduate degrees in China, the language of instruction is exclusively Chinese; some universities may offer certain graduate and continuing education programs taught in English. (For details, please visit http:// or www.csc.edu.cn/Laihua/ to consult the “Introduction to Higher Education Institutions Accepting International Students on Chinese Government Scholarships”).

Some higher education institutions offer English-taught programs for graduate students and visiting scholars; students enrolled in these programs are not required to take Chinese language preparatory courses.

5. University Preparatory Education

In accordance with regulations issued by the Chinese Ministry of Education, effective 2010, all Chinese Government Scholarship recipients coming to China to pursue an undergraduate degree must first enroll in a university preparatory program designated by the China Scholarship Council (CSC) to complete preparatory studies. The preparatory program curriculum consists of basic Chinese, specialized Chinese, and foundational knowledge in mathematics, physics, and chemistry, with a duration of one year. Only students who pass the final examination at the end of the program may enroll in their respective universities; otherwise, they will no longer be eligible to continue studying in China under the Chinese Government Scholarship.

For the 2017–2018 academic year, the China Scholarship Council (CSC) commissioned Beijing Language and Culture University, Tianjin University, Shandong University, Nanjing Normal University, Central China Normal University, Tongji University, and Northeast Normal University to offer university preparatory programs.

Applicants who meet either of the following two criteria may apply for exemption from the preparatory program:

1) International students who completed secondary education with Chinese as the language of instruction must submit, with their application, a certificate issued by their graduating school confirming that the language of instruction for required secondary school courses was Chinese.

2) International students who have obtained HSK scores meeting the admission standards for undergraduate programs at specialized institutions must attach a copy of their HSK certificate with their application. HSK scores are valid for two years.

For details, please refer to the “Notice of the Chinese Ministry of Education on Preparatory Education for Undergraduate International Students Receiving Chinese Government Scholarships.”

IV. Admission of Chinese Government Scholarship Recipients

1. The China Scholarship Council (CSC) will review the application materials of scholarship applicants and reserves the right to make appropriate adjustments to the chosen major, duration of study, and host institution based on actual circumstances. Applications that do not meet the admission requirements or contain incomplete materials will be deemed invalid and will not be processed.

2. Application materials that pass the CSC’s review will be forwarded to the relevant institutions, which will then decide whether to admit the applicant. If an applicant has already contacted a relevant institution and received an admission offer, please include the institution’s “Letter of Admission” or invitation letter with the application materials. The CSC will prioritize forwarding the applicant’s materials to the admitting or inviting institution for processing the relevant procedures.

3. Scholarship applicants admitted to regular higher education institutions in China will be eligible for the Chinese Government Scholarship upon approval by the China Scholarship Council.

4. By July 31, 2014, the China Scholarship Council will send the “List of Admitted Students,” “Admission Notices,” and “Visa Application Form for Foreign Students Coming to China” (Form JW201) to the designated admissions offices, which will then forward these documents to the students themselves.

5. For details on the admission procedures for scholarship recipients under the “Graduate Programs at Higher Education Institutions,” “Provincial and Autonomous Region Degree Programs,” and “Local Scholarship Support Programs,” please refer to the “Application Guidelines” for the respective programs.

6. In principle, applicants may not apply for multiple Chinese Government Scholarship programs simultaneously. For applicants admitted to multiple scholarship programs or multiple institutions, the China Scholarship Council reserves the right to determine which single scholarship program or institution’s Chinese Government Scholarship offer the applicant will be admitted to.

V. Visa for Entry into China and Registration upon Arrival

1. Applying for a Student Visa to Study in China

International students who have been awarded a Chinese Government Scholarship must present the “Letter of Admission,” the “Visa Application Form for Foreign Students Coming to China” (Form JW201), and the “Physical Examination Form for Foreigners,” along with their valid ordinary passport, to apply for a student visa at a Chinese embassy (consulate general) or other overseas visa office (those planning to study in China for more than six months must apply for an “X” visa; those studying for less than six months may also apply for an “F” visa). The university will not register individuals entering China with other types of passports or visas, or those who do not present the original copies of the aforementioned documents, nor will it process their residence permit procedures in China.

2. Check-in and Registration

Recipients of Chinese Government Scholarships must present the original “Letter of Admission,” “Visa Application Form for Foreign Students Coming to China” (Form JW201), and “Medical Examination Form for Foreigners,” and report to the designated institution on the enrollment date specified in the “Letter of Admission” to complete registration procedures. Those unable to report on time for any reason should request a leave of absence directly from the relevant university. Recipients who fail to report by the deadline without the university’s approval will be deemed to have voluntarily withdrawn from the program, and their scholarship eligibility will be automatically revoked.

3. Health Certification and Residence Permit

Health Certification: Scholarship recipients planning to study in China for more than six months must, upon arrival, present the originals of their passport, “Letter of Admission,” “Physical Examination Form for Foreigners,” and blood test results to the health and quarantine department in the location of their university to obtain health certification. Those who fail to meet the requirements of the “Physical Examination Form for Foreigners” will be required to undergo a re-examination. Those who refuse to undergo the medical examination or who are found to have a disease that prohibits entry into China under Chinese law will be required to leave the country within a specified time limit.

Residence Permit: Within 30 days of arrival in China, and after passing the health certification or a re-examination, scholarship students must present their passport, “Letter of Admission,” and “Visa Application Form for Foreign Students Coming to China” (Form JW201) to the public security department where their school is located to apply for a residence permit.

All costs incurred in completing the above procedures shall be borne by the student.

VII. Changes in Major, Transfer to Another Institution, and Extension of Study Period for Scholarship Recipients

In principle, Chinese Government Scholarship recipients may not change the host institution, field of study, or duration of study after arriving in China, as these were confirmed by their signature on the “Letter of Admission” and the “Visa Application Form for Foreign Students Coming to China” (Form JW201).

VIII. Annual Scholarship Review

1. In accordance with the “Regulations on the Annual Review of the Chinese Government Scholarship,” all scholarship recipients whose period of study in China exceeds one academic year must participate in the annual scholarship review. The China Scholarship Council (CSC) entrusts each institution to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of scholarship recipients’ academic performance, attitude toward studies, attendance, conduct, and disciplinary records in accordance with the requirements of the “Regulations on the Annual Review of the Chinese Government Scholarship.”

2. Only students who pass the scholarship review are eligible to receive the scholarship for the next academic year and continue their studies in China. Those who fail the review will have their scholarship eligibility for the next academic year suspended or revoked.

3. Students whose scholarships have been suspended may continue to receive comprehensive medical insurance provided by the Chinese government during the suspension period if they continue their studies in China.

4. If a student faces financial hardship during the suspension period, they may apply to their host institution for a partial waiver of fees. Students whose scholarships have been suspended may participate in the annual scholarship review for the following academic year; if they pass the review, they may apply to have their scholarship eligibility reinstated.

5. Students whose scholarship eligibility has been revoked cannot have their eligibility reinstated.

IX. Contact Information

International Student Center, Zhejiang University of Science and Technology

Contact Person: Ms. Tao

Phone: 0086-0571-85070141

Fax: 0086-0571-85070141

Email: taojianzust@126.com

Address: Zhejiang University of Science and Technology, No. 318 Liuhe Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province