Xiamen University Chen Jiageng Scholarship

Xiamen University was founded in 1921 by Mr. Chen Jiageng, a famous patriotic overseas Chinese leader, and is the first university founded by overseas Chinese in the history of modern education in China. Xiamen University has the location advantage of overseas Chinese, Taiwan and the sea and irreplaceable humanistic advantages, has become a major town of education and cultural exchanges in countries along the "Maritime Silk Road". In 2017, Xiamen University was selected as one of the "World Class Universities and First Class Disciplines" (referred to as "Double First Class") construction universities in China. Xiamen University is ranked 12th among Chinese mainland universities according to U.S. News and other well-known comprehensive rankings of world universities in recent years. There are currently more than 40,000 students (including nearly 1,500 foreign students), including 19,782 undergraduates, 16,390 master's degree students and 3,229 doctoral students. The campus is surrounded by Xiamen Bay, with mountains and the sea in the background, and is known as one of the most beautiful universities in the world. Over the past hundred years, Xiamen University has taken the vision and mission of building a world-class university, and has been committed to cultivating elites with all-round development of morality, intelligence, physical fitness and aesthetics, making significant contributions to national wealth and strength, national rejuvenation, and the progress of mankind, and enjoying the reputation of "The Strength of the South" both at home and abroad.

I. Scholarships

In order to better publicize the "flag of overseas Chinese, national glory" Mr. Chen Jiageng's great achievements, inheritance and carry forward the spirit of Jiageng, to attract and encourage more outstanding overseas Chinese students and Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan Jimei alumni descendants of students to study in Xiamen, Xiamen City, Chen Jiageng Educational Foundation has set up the "Chen Jiageng Scholarship". Our university is one of the enrollment institutions of this scholarship program.

Application Requirements

1.Holders of valid passports from countries along the "Maritime Silk Road", including Southeast Asia, South Asia, West Asia, North Africa and Europe. Be in good health.

Note: Residents of Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan who have immigrated to a foreign country to study for an undergraduate degree in China as a foreign student must have held a valid foreign passport for more than 4 years and have a record of having actually resided in a foreign country for more than 2 years within the last 4 years (up to April 30, 2018) (actual residence in a foreign country for more than 9 months in a year can be counted as one year, based on the entry and exit stamps).

2.Support "One China", be friendly to their home country, and abide by the laws and regulations of the Chinese government.

3.Applicant's education and age requirements:

(1) Applicants for Bachelor's Degree must have obtained a high school diploma or above, and their age should not exceed 30 years old in principle;

(2) Students applying for a master's degree must have obtained a bachelor's degree or above, and their age should not exceed 35 years old in principle;

(3) Students applying for a doctoral degree must have obtained a master's degree or above and in principle be no older than 40 years old;

Note: Applicants who have received other scholarships are not eligible for the Chen Jiageng Scholarship.

III. Application Period: February 1- May 10, 2018

IV. Application Procedures

Applicants for the "Chen Jiageng Scholarship" are eligible to participate in the scholarship selection only after they have applied for and been admitted to the relevant majors of the University.

For details of Xiamen University's 2018 International Student (Undergraduate) Enrollment Regulations, please see: http://admissions.xmu.edu.cn/ch/clist/12.html

For more information about Xiamen University's 2018 International Students (Master's Degree) Enrollment, please visit: http://admissions.xmu.edu.cn/ch/clist/13.html.

Xiamen University 2018 International Students (PhD) Admission Details: http://admissions.xmu.edu.cn/ch/clist/14.html

1. Eligible applicants fill in the Application Form of Chen Jiageng Scholarship

2. Online Application: Applicants can log in the "Xiamen University International Students Online Application System" (http://admissions.xmu.edu.cn/application/) to complete the online application and download and print the "Xiamen University International Students Admission Application Form" which will be automatically generated after the online application. The non-refundable application fee of RMB 400 is payable at the time of online application.

3.Scholarship application materials by mail

Please refer to the following form and send the application materials for the corresponding category together with ① "Application Form for Chen Jiageng Scholarship" ② "Application Form for Admission to Xiamen University for International Students" (generated from the online application) ③ a letter of proof that the applicant is a descendant of Chinese origin issued by a Chinese association or a more influential Chinese in the country where he/she resides ("Proof of Chinese Descent" reference format: http:/ / /admissions.xxx.com). /admissions.xmu.edu.cn/uploadfile/file/20171218/20171218024358_26086.doc) ④ Foreigner's Physical Examination Record, mailed (delivered) to the Admissions Office of Xiamen University before May 10, 2018 (Address: Admissions Office, Xiamen University, 422 Siming South Road, Siming District, Xiamen City, Fujian Province, China; Zip Code: 361005; Tel: +86 (0)592 2184792)

Category

Enrollment

Years of study

Application Materials

Undergraduate

Mid-September

4~5 years

Copy of passport, certified high school diploma and transcript, personal appearance video, letter of recommendation from high school, personal statement, language proficiency certificate.

Master's Degree Candidates

Mid-September

2-3 years

Copy of passport, certified bachelor's degree certificate and transcripts, two letters of recommendation from professors or associate professors, study plan, certificate of language proficiency, and resume.

Doctoral Students

Mid-September

4 years

Copy of passport, certified bachelor's and master's degree certificates, undergraduate and master's level transcripts, two letters of recommendation from professors or associate professors, research plan, language proficiency certificates, and curriculum vitae.

★ Applicants are responsible for the authenticity and completeness of the submitted materials, and the University will not accept applications with inaccurate or missing information. Applicants should keep their phone or cell phone uninterrupted and check their mailboxes regularly, and our office will keep in touch with the applicants according to the actual situation.

V. Scholarship Quota and Financial Assistance

1.Scholarship funding quota: undergraduate students: 30; master students: 30-35; doctoral students: 3-5. The final number of scholarships will be adjusted by the Leading Group of Chen Jiageng Scholarship according to the actual applications.

2.Scholarship funding content: including tuition, accommodation, living expenses and insurance. The specific amount criteria are as follows:

① Doctoral students: RMB 70,000/person/academic year (the funding period is 3-4 years)

Master's degree students: RMB 60,000 yuan/person/academic year (the funding period is 2-3 years)

(iii) Undergraduate students: RMB 50,000/person/year (4-5 years)

VI. Scholarship Assessment The selection of scholarships is based on the principles of openness, fairness, impartiality and meritocracy. The University will synthesize the applicant's academic performance, language proficiency, academic ability, tutor's opinion, recommendation letter and comprehensive quality, etc., and select our scholarship candidates on the basis of merit, and submit them to the Chen Jiageng Education Foundation for centralized deliberation in mid-June, and then submit them to the Chen Jiageng Scholarship Leading Group for final review to determine the final list of scholarships to be funded. The results of the scholarship will be notified to the winning students by our school.

Annual Assessment and Management of Awarded Students

The University will conduct an annual assessment of the performance of the scholarship recipients during the school year, and those who pass the assessment will continue to enjoy the scholarship for the next school year, otherwise their eligibility will be canceled.

In principle, award-winning students are not allowed to change their schools, majors or extend their study period after coming to Xiamen for study. If there are special circumstances that require students to change their majors, transfer to another school or extend the period of study, they must be examined and approved by the school, and then the school will submit an application to the Foundation for approval before they can change their majors, transfer to another school or extend the period of study. Students who change their majors, transfer or extend the duration of their studies without approval, or who drop out or take a break from their studies will be disqualified from receiving the scholarship.

Contact Information

Tel: +86 (0) 592 2184792 Fax: +86 (0) 592 2180256

Email: admissions@xmu.edu.cn Website: http://admissions.xmu.edu.cn

Address: Admissions Office, Xiamen University, 422 Siming South Road, Siming District, Xiamen City, Fujian Province, China.

Zip Code: 361005