Zhejiang Sci-Tech University Presidential Scholarship for Foreign Students

I. Scholarship Categories and Standards

Eligibility

Scholarship Coverage

Master’s Students

1. Registration and tuition fees

2. On-campus housing (excluding utilities)

3. ¥1,700 per month for living expenses

4. Comprehensive health insurance premiums

Doctoral Students

1. Registration and tuition fees

2. On-campus housing (excluding utilities)

3. Monthly living allowance of ¥2,000

4. Comprehensive health insurance premiums

II. Eligible Programs

Applications are accepted for all master’s and doctoral programs offered by Zhejiang Sci-Tech University.

III. Duration of Support

1. Master’s Students: 3 years

2. Doctoral Students: 3.5 years

IV. Scholarship Application Requirements

1. Basic Requirements:

(1) Applicants for master’s programs must hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification, provide two letters of recommendation from professors or associate professors, and be under 35 years of age.

(2) Applicants for doctoral programs must hold a master’s degree or equivalent qualification, provide two letters of recommendation from professors or associate professors, and be under 40 years of age.

2. Language Requirements:

(1) Applicants for programs taught in Chinese:

l Arts: A score of 180 or higher on the New HSK Level 4;

l Science, Engineering, Economics, and Management: A score of 195 or higher on the New HSK Level 4;

l Humanities and Law: A score of 210 or higher on the New HSK Level 4;

(2) Applicants for programs taught in English must meet at least one of the following conditions:

l Native English speaker;

l High school or university education conducted in English;

l TOEFL: 80 (IBT) or higher, or 550 (PBT) or higher;

l IELTS: 5.5 or higher;

3. Other Requirements:

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

(2) Applicants must demonstrate good conduct and agree to abide by Chinese laws and regulations as well as university rules and regulations.

(3) Applicants must have achieved excellent academic performance in their previous stage of study.

(4) Applicants must not concurrently hold scholarships from the Chinese government, the Zhejiang Provincial Government, or any other types of scholarships.

V. Scholarship Application Deadline

March 31

VI. Application Process and Submission Methods

1. Mail application materials to: Office of International Students, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University (Room 229, Administration Building), No. 2 Street, Xiasha Higher Education Park, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, Postal Code: 310018

2. Send scanned or electronic copies of the application materials to admission2@zstu.edu.cn

VII. Application Materials

1. “Zhejiang Sci-Tech University President’s Scholarship Application Form for International Students”

(to be completed in Chinese or English)

2. A copy of the passport

3. Notarized proof of the highest academic degree held. If the applicant is a currently enrolled student, a certificate of enrollment issued by the applicant’s current institution must also be submitted. Documents in languages other than Chinese or English must be accompanied by a notarized Chinese or English translation.

4. Transcripts from undergraduate studies. 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 content should include personal academic and work experience, academic achievements, the proposed research field and plan for the master’s or doctoral program, and personal career goals after graduation.

6. Two letters of recommendation from professors or associate professors, written in Chinese or English.

7. A photocopy of the “Physical Examination Form for Foreign Nationals.” This form is uniformly printed by Chinese health and quarantine authorities and must be completed in Chinese or English. Applicants must strictly follow the items specified in the “Physical Examination Record for Foreign Nationals” when undergoing the examination. Any record that is incomplete, lacks the applicant’s photograph, has a photograph without a seal across the seam, or lacks the signatures and official seals of a physician and the hospital will be deemed invalid. Since the examination results are valid for 6 months, applicants should schedule their physical examination accordingly.

8. Proof of language proficiency (HSK certificate or TOEFL/IELTS score reports, etc.)

9. Published academic papers or other academic achievements (if any)

10. Other required materials (subject to notification at the time of application)

VIII. Accepting Department

Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Office of International Students

IX. Contact Information

Zhejiang Sci-Tech University • Office of International Students

Contact Person: Shi Run

Address: No. 2 Street, Xiasha Higher Education Park, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, Postal Code: 310018

Phone: 86-571-86843679

Email: admission2@zstu.edu.cn

Website: http://admission.zstu.edu.cn