Zhengzhou University Henan Provincial Government Scholarship

Henan Provincial Government Scholarships are local scholarships provided by the Henan Provincial Government to some provincial universities for the direct selection and recruitment of outstanding foreign students and scholars to study in Henan for academic and non-academic programs.

I. Funding Categories, Criteria and Duration

Funding Categories

Criteria

Funding Period

Doctoral Students

RMB 40,000 per person per academic year

Normally not exceeding 4 academic years

Master's Degree

RMB 30,000 per person per academic year

Normally not more than 3 academic years

Bachelor's Degree

RMB 15,000 per person per academic year

Normally not more than 4 academic years

(not more than 6 academic years for medical specialties)

Specialized university students

RMB 10,000 per person per academic year

Normally not exceeding 3 academic years

Chinese language students

RMB 0.5 million per semester per person

or RMB 10,000 per person per academic year

Normally not exceeding 1 academic year

Ordinary advanced students

RMB 0.5 million per semester per person

or RMB 10,000 per person per academic year

Normally not exceeding 1 academic year

Advanced Candidates

RMB 0.5 million per semester per person

or RMB 10,000 per person per academic year

Normally not exceeding 1 academic year

Research Scholar

RMB 0.5 million per semester per person

or RMB 10,000 per person per academic year

Normally not exceeding 1 academic year

II. Contents of Financial Assistance

The scholarship can be used to support one or several items of registration fee, tuition fee (including internship fee), textbook fee, accommodation fee, living expense, insurance fee, medical examination fee and residence permit fee. If the funding of this scholarship cannot meet the needs of the outstanding international students studying in Henan, the universities may provide matching funding for the insufficient part according to the actual situation.

Languages of instruction

The language of instruction for undergraduates, postgraduates and advanced trainees of the Henan Provincial Government Scholarship Program for Studying in China is generally Chinese, while some majors of some universities may be taught in English (for details, please visit the websites of the relevant universities in Henan Province or contact the international student admissions departments of the universities).

Accepting Organizations

Relevant provincial universities in Henan Province (see Annex 1 for details)

V. Application Time

End of January - end of April (please check with the relevant universities for the exact time)

VI. Application Requirements

1. Non-Chinese citizens, in good health and without criminal record;

2、Obey the laws and regulations of China and the rules and regulations of the school;

3、Positive attitude to study and excellent academic performance;

4. The applicant's academic qualifications and age requirements:

(1) Applicants for the University Specialist and Bachelor's Degree Program must have graduated from high school or above or equivalent, and their age is generally not more than 25 years old;

(2) Applicants for master's degree programs must have a university undergraduate degree or above or a bachelor's degree, and their age is generally not more than 35 years old;

(3) Applicants for doctoral programs must have a master's degree or higher or a master's degree, and their age generally does not exceed 45 years old;

(4) Applicants for the Chinese language trainee program must have a high school diploma or above or equivalent, and their age generally does not exceed 55 years old;

(5) Applicants for the general advanced student program must be in their second year of undergraduate study or above or have a bachelor's degree, and their age generally does not exceed 30 years old;

(6) Applicants for the Advanced Candidate Program must have a master's degree or above or a master's degree, and their age generally does not exceed 40 years old;

(7) Applicants for the Research Scholar Program must have a doctoral degree or above or a doctoral degree or have the title of associate professor or above, and their age is generally not more than 50 years old.

(5) Language proficiency requirements for applicants:

(1) For Chinese-medium programs, applicants must have appropriate Chinese language proficiency and provide relevant certificates, such as HSK certificates, other certificates of Chinese language study and examination, etc;

(2) For programs taught in English, applicants from non-English speaking countries should have appropriate English proficiency and provide relevant proof, such as IELTS or TOEFL certificates;

(3) For English-medium programs, applicants from English-speaking countries should have appropriate English proficiency and provide relevant certificates, such as certificates of English study and examination;

(4) For Chinese language programs, applicants do not need to have basic Chinese language skills.

Note: The language proficiency requirements for applicants shall be based on the subject specialties and language requirements of each enrolling university, which shall be implemented by the universities in accordance with the relevant national regulations.

Application Materials

Applicants must truthfully fill in and submit the following application materials:

1. Application Form for Henan Provincial Government Scholarship for Foreign Students in Chinese or English (see Annex 2 for details);

2. The original or notarized copy of the highest academic qualification certificate (if the applicant is a student or employed, he/she must submit a certificate of enrollment or a certificate of employment issued by his/her school or organization), with notarized translations in Chinese or English for texts other than Chinese or English;

3. Applicants for undergraduate (specialist), master's degree and doctoral degree programs must provide the original or notarized copies of their high school examination transcripts, bachelor's degree transcripts, bachelor's degree and master's degree transcripts respectively, with notarized Chinese or English translations of texts other than Chinese and English;

4. Applicants for Bachelor's Degree (General Advancement), Master's Degree (Advanced Advancement) and Doctoral Degree (Research Scholar) programs must provide a study plan of no less than 400 words, a research plan of no less than 600 words and a research plan of no less than 800 words in Chinese or English respectively;

5. Applicants for the Master's degree (Advanced Candidate) and Doctoral degree (Research Scholar) programs must provide two letters of recommendation from associate professors or professors respectively, written in Chinese or English;

6. Applicants for music, art and other art programs must submit relevant works created by themselves according to the requirements of the university;

7. Proof of officially recognized Chinese language proficiency or English language proficiency or equivalent language proficiency;

8. The original or notarized copy of the Record of Physical Examination for Foreigners and the blood test report form, completed in Chinese or English;

9. Original or notarized copy of the Certificate of No Criminal Record, with notarized Chinese or English translation for texts other than Chinese or English;

10、If the applicant is under 18 years old, he/she must submit a power of attorney for affairs in China or a power of attorney for guardianship in China certified by the Chinese Embassy or Consulate abroad;

11、Pre-admission notice.

Note: Two copies of the application materials are required; the application materials will not be returned regardless of whether the application is successful or not.

VIII. Admission Procedures

1、Acceptance of application. The applicant shall submit a written application to the university according to the conditions of the scholarship, and the university shall carry out a preliminary examination of the applicant's materials in accordance with the school's admission standards and the eligibility conditions of the scholarship student, and with reference to the applicant's own volition. If the applicant meets the requirements for scholarship eligibility and the application materials are complete, the university will issue a pre-admission notice; if the applicant does not meet the requirements for scholarship eligibility or the application materials are incomplete, the application will be considered invalid and will not be accepted by the university.

2、Organization Review. The Provincial Department of Education organizes relevant experts to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of the pre-admission of scholarship students reported by the universities and decide whether the applicants are qualified for admission as scholarship students.

3、Admission and notification. The Provincial Department of Education will send the list of approved admissions and relevant approval procedures to colleges and universities before May 31 every year. The colleges and universities shall send the acceptance notice and visa application materials to the applicants by July 10 every year and assist the applicants in the enrollment procedures.

IX. Visa Processing

Scholarship students shall apply for visas to study in China at the Chinese Embassy or Consulate in their home countries with their ordinary passports, Notices of Admission, Application Form for Visa for Foreign Students Coming to China, Record of Physical Examination of Foreigners and Blood Test Report Form. Holders of other types of passports and visas to study in China are regarded as automatically giving up their scholarship qualifications.

X. Registration

Scholarship students shall report to the university within the time specified by the universities and go through the registration procedures with their passports, the Admission Notice and the Application Form for Visa for Foreigner Studying in China. Those who are unable to report to the university on time for some reasons should apply for a leave of absence from the university in written form with relevant supporting documents. The leave of absence shall not exceed two weeks in principle. Those who fail to take leave of absence or take leave of absence for a period longer than the stipulated period shall be regarded as giving up the qualification for enrollment and scholarship automatically. Scholarship students shall take care of their own expenses incurred by coming to Henan in advance. The universities concerned shall report the list of scholarship students who have actually reported for enrollment and the copies of application materials to the Provincial Department of Education for record within one month after the scholarship students have reported for enrollment.

XI. Health Examination and Residence Registration

1. Within 24 hours after the scholarship students arrive at the school, the school shall register their stay and report to the police station under its jurisdiction;

2. Scholarship students are required to go to the local health quarantine department for a health check within 7 days after their arrival at the school. Those who refuse to undergo the examination or are found to be suffering from diseases that are prohibited by Chinese law will be ordered to leave the country within a certain period of time, and their scholarship status will be canceled automatically;

3. Scholarship students are required to go to the local immigration authorities for residence permit procedures within 30 days from the date of their arrival in China after passing the health check.

Change of major, transfer and extension of study

In principle, scholarship students are not allowed to change their majors, transfer and extend their study period after coming to China. If there are special circumstances that require a change of major, transfer or extension of study period, the school admitting the scholarship students shall apply to the Provincial Department of Education for approval before the change, transfer or extension of study period is allowed. Changing majors, transferring schools or extending study periods on one's own without approval will result in the disqualification of the scholarship student.

Annual Review of Scholarships

In order to give full play to the incentive effect of the scholarships, the Provincial Department of Education will, according to the Measures for Annual Review of Government Scholarships for Foreign Students in Henan Province, conduct an annual review of the scholarships for students who have studied for more than one academic year, and decide whether or not to continue to provide financial support for them in the next academic year.