Ningxia University Scholarship for Studying in China

1. Scholarship Details and Criteria

To further accelerate the internationalization of our university, support the “Double First-Class” initiative, expand the international student body, and attract high-caliber students, Ningxia University established the Ningxia University Scholarship for International Students in 2017. This is a full scholarship program categorized by student level into doctoral, master’s, and undergraduate scholarships. The scholarship covers tuition, accommodation fees, living expenses, and comprehensive medical insurance premiums. The monthly stipend amounts are 2,500 RMB for undergraduate students, 3,000 RMB for master’s students, and 3,500 RMB for doctoral students.

2. Applicant Eligibility

(1) Applicants seeking a bachelor’s degree in China must have completed high school and be no older than 25 years of age; applicants seeking a master’s degree must hold a bachelor’s degree and be no older than 35 years of age; applicants seeking a doctoral degree must hold a master’s degree and be no older than 40 years of age;

(2) Applicants must be foreign nationals holding a foreign passport, be friendly toward China, and be in good physical and mental health;

(3) Applicants must provide an HSK Level 4 certificate or other Chinese language study and examination certificates (applicants for the undergraduate program in Chinese Language and Literature are not required to provide HSK scores). Scholarship applicants who do not meet the above language requirements for admission may apply to the university for a one-year preparatory language program;

(4) Applicants must not be currently receiving any other type of scholarship from the Chinese government.

3. Application Period

Scholarship applications are generally accepted from March to June each year.

4. Scholarship Duration

The scholarship duration corresponds to the standard program length for each degree level: 4–5 years for undergraduate students, 2–3 academic years for master’s students, and 3–4 academic years for doctoral students. Applicants whose Chinese proficiency does not meet academic requirements may be arranged for a one-year Chinese language remedial program. (Note: Scholarship benefits are normally maintained during the one-year preparatory program.)

5. Application Process

(1) Applicants should visit http://sie.nxu.edu.cn/info/1023/1318.htm to review the program catalog for various academic levels and select their major;

(2) Applicants should log in to http://sie.nxu.edu.cn/info/1042/1298.htm to download the “Ningxia University Scholarship Application Form for International Students,” fill it out, sign it personally, and send it to gjjyxy@nxu.edu.cn;

(3) Mail the application materials to: Ms. Li Juan, School of International Education, Ningxia University, No. 333, Huaiyuan Campus, Xixia District, Yinchuan City, Ningxia, China; ZIP Code: 750021;

(4) The university will announce the list of admitted students by the end of June;

(5) The university will process enrollment procedures for admitted students (Form JW202 and Letter of Admission);

(6) Admitted students must present the enrollment documents issued by the university to the Chinese embassy or consulate abroad to apply for a student visa (X1) to study in China.

6. Required Application Materials

(1) “Ningxia University Scholarship Application Form for International Students”;

(2) A photocopy of the highest academic degree certificate;

(3) The original highest academic degree certificate, notarized by a Chinese embassy. If the applicant is a current student, they must also submit a certificate of enrollment or a certificate of expected graduation issued by their current institution; after admission, the original degree certificate and its notarized copy must be submitted;

(4) A copy of the transcript, along with the original and a copy of the notarization certified by the Chinese Embassy; (5) Study or research plan for your time in China;

(5) Letters of recommendation. Applicants for master’s or doctoral programs must submit two letters of recommendation written and signed in Chinese or English by a professor or associate professor;

(6) A copy of the applicant’s passport;

(7) Applicants under the age of 18 must submit relevant legal documents designating a legal guardian in China;

(8) Articles published in peer-reviewed journals, etc.;

(9) Proof of awards;

(10) HSK score report;

(11) A copy of the “Physical Examination Form for Foreigners” (please retain the original. This form is uniformly printed by Chinese health and quarantine authorities and can be downloaded at http://sie.nxu.edu.cn/info/1042/1297.htm) and blood test reports. Applicants must strictly undergo the medical examination in accordance with the items required on the “Physical Examination Form for Foreigners.” Any “Physical Examination Form for Foreigners” that is incomplete, lacks the applicant’s photograph, has a photograph without a seal across the seam, or lacks the signature and official seal of a physician and the hospital is invalid. Given that the results of the medical examination are valid for 3 months, applicants should schedule their medical examination accordingly;

(12) A certificate of no criminal record notarized by the Chinese Embassy.

7. Accepting Department

Admissions Office, School of International Education, Ningxia University

8. Contact Information

Ningxia University Website: http://nxu.edu.cn

Ningxia University School of International Education Website: http://sie.nxu.edu.cn

Email: gjjyxy@nxu.edu.cn

Phone: +86-951-2061983 +86-951-2061330