Shandong University Scholarship for New International Students

The Shandong University Scholarship for New International Students is a scholarship program established for outstanding new international students to support them in successfully completing their studies at Shandong University.

I. Eligibility Requirements:

(1) Applicants must be foreign nationals holding a foreign passport, have a friendly attitude toward China, and be in good physical and mental health.

(2) Comply with the laws and regulations of the Chinese government, demonstrate good conduct, and meet Shandong University’s admission requirements.

(3) Be diligent in studies and maintain excellent academic performance.

(4) Not currently receiving any other scholarships or financial aid.

II. Funding Details

Students receiving this scholarship must pay tuition and housing fees on time. The funding amount is disbursed as a scholarship and does not need to be applied toward tuition or housing fees.

III. Funding Standards:

Name

Category

Details

Outstanding Scholarship (First Class)

(SDU Outstanding

Scholarship)

A

Provides a scholarship equivalent to the standard tuition fee for a period of two years (inclusive) or more, up to the end of the student’s program of study, along with a monthly living allowance for the same duration (calculated based on the China Scholarship Council’s accommodation standards).

B

Provides a scholarship equivalent to the standard tuition fee for a period of two years (inclusive) or more, up to the end of the student’s program of study.

Excellence Scholarship (Second Class)

(SDU Excellence

Scholarship)

A

Provides a scholarship covering 50%–100% of the tuition fee for the first year of the program, along with a scholarship covering 30% of the tuition fee for the remaining years of study.

B

A scholarship covering 50%–100% of the standard tuition fee for the first year of the program.

Endeavor Scholarship (Third Class)

(SDU Endeavor

Scholarship)

Provides a scholarship covering 10%–20% of the annual tuition fee for the program, along with a scholarship equivalent to the standard registration fee.

IV. Application Period: February–May each year

V. Application Procedure: Submit the “Shandong University New International Student Scholarship Application Form,” transcripts, and scanned copies of two letters of recommendation to apply@sdu.edu.cn. Mail the original application materials to the International Student Admissions Office, Office of International Affairs, Shandong University (Room C301, Mingde Building, Shandong University, 27 Shanda South Road, Jinan, China).

VI. Evaluation: Preliminary scholarship award results are announced in June of each year, and the eligibility of awarded students is verified.

VII. Scholarship Disbursement: The university disburses the scholarship for the current academic year in a single lump sum to awardees by November 30 of each year.

VIII. Other Provisions: Scholarship recipients who are unable to register at the university on time due to illness or other personal reasons will forfeit their scholarship eligibility. Scholarships will be recovered from applicants who submit false or fraudulent application materials.

IX. Recipients who fall under any of the following circumstances during the scholarship period will have their eligibility for the following year’s scholarship revoked:

(1) Failure to pay tuition and other required fees without valid reason.

(2) Receipt of an academic warning or a warning of dismissal.

(3) Violation of Chinese laws, regulations, or university rules and regulations resulting in disciplinary action.

(4) Any other circumstances deemed by the scholarship review panel to render the recipient unsuitable to continue receiving the scholarship.

X. Contact Information:

Office of International Student Admissions, Department of International Affairs, Shandong University

Address: Room C301, Mingde Building, Shandong University, 27 Shanda South Road, Jinan, China

Email: apply@sdu.edu.cn