Yunnan Minzu University Chinese Government Scholarship

l Scholarship Details and Criteria

The Chinese Government Scholarship is administered by the Ministry of Education, which has entrusted the China

Scholarships Council (CSC) with the specific responsibilities of recruiting international students to study in China under this scholarship program and managing related administrative affairs.

The scholarship is available for all undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs. It includes:

1. Exemption from registration fees, tuition, and on-campus housing fees;

2. A monthly living allowance;

3. A one-time settlement allowance;

4. Comprehensive medical insurance for international students studying in China under the Chinese Government Scholarship Program

l Eligible Programs

Applications are accepted for all undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs at Yunnan Minzu University.

l Applicant Eligibility

1. Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens in good health. The scholarship is intended solely for incoming students and is not available to students already studying in China.

2. Applicants seeking a bachelor’s degree in China must hold a bachelor’s degree, have achieved HSK Level 3 or higher, and be no older than 30 years of age;

3. Applicants coming to China to pursue a master’s degree must hold a bachelor’s degree, have an HSK Level 4 or higher, and be no older than 35 years of age;

4. Applicants coming to China to pursue a doctoral degree must hold a master’s degree, have an HSK Level 4 or higher, and be no older than 40 years of age.

l Application Period

Early February to late March each year

l Application Process

Applicants must log in to the China Scholarship Council’s website for international students at http://laihua.csc.edu.cn (Institution Code: 10691) to complete the online application. Upon successful submission, the “Chinese Government Scholarship Application Form” along with the following hard-copy application materials must be mailed to our university by the deadline.

l Application Materials (in duplicate)

1. “Application Form for the Chinese Government Scholarship” (applicants must complete and sign the form in Chinese or English);

2. A photocopy of the passport photo page;

3. Notarized proof of highest academic qualification (i.e., highest diploma and degree certificate); if the applicant is a current student or employed, a certificate of enrollment issued by the school or a certificate of employment issued by the employer must also be submitted. Documents in languages other than Chinese or English must be accompanied by a notarized Chinese or English translation;

4. A copy of the academic transcript; documents in languages other than Chinese or English must be accompanied by a notarized Chinese or English translation;

5. Study or research plan for China; (written in Chinese or English; the applicant must sign it)

6. Letters of recommendation; applicants for master’s and doctoral programs must submit two letters of recommendation from professors or associate professors; (written in Chinese or English; the applicant’s academic title—associate professor or professor—must be specified)

7. A photocopy of the “Physical Examination Record for Foreign Nationals”; please bring the original with you when arriving in China;

8. Applicants holding an HSK Level 4 or higher certificate will be given priority consideration and must submit a photocopy of their HSK certificate and score report.

Note: Regardless of whether the applicant is admitted, the above application materials will not be returned.

l Admission and Notification

Yunnan Minzu University will organize an on-campus expert panel to evaluate applicants and submit the results to the China Scholarship Council (CSC) for review. Upon admission, Yunnan Minzu University will mail the “JW201 Form” and the “Letter of Admission” to the student and publish the list of scholarship recipients on the website of the International Students Office at Yunnan Minzu University. Applicants are advised to monitor announcements on the International Students Office website. In principle, scholarship recipients may not transfer to another institution, change their major, or extend their study period after enrollment.

l Application Department

International College, Yunnan Minzu University

l Contact Information

International College, Yuhua Campus, Yunnan Minzu University, Chenggong University Town, Kunming, Yunnan Province, China

Postal Code: 650504

Phone: 86-871-6593-6620

Fax: 86-871-6593-6620

Email:ynmzdxgjxy@126.com

University Website: http://www.ynni.edu.cn

College Website: http://202.203.144.4:9001