For the year 2017 Zhejiang University is inviting applications for international scholarship to pursue postgraduate programme. Applicants of all nationalities are eligible to apply for this scholarship programme.
The university is offering full and partial scholarships with an aim to help students in meeting their tuition expenses.
Zhejiang University maintains a leading position in China in output indicators including publications, patents and etc., and has made abundant important achievements in science, technology, humanities and social sciences.
Applicants for Chinese-instructed programs must provide the photocopy of HSK certificate. Applicants for English-instructed programs must provide the certificate of TOEFL or IELTS test score. (Not required for English native speakers).
Degree Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing Postgraduate degree (Master’s and Doctoral) programme.
Available Subject: Scholarships are awarded to learn any of the courses offered by the university.
Scholarship Benefits: Scholarship Types
- Scholarship Type A(Full scholarship)
- Tuition waiver
- Free accommodation on campus
- Stipend
- Comprehensive Medical Insurance and Benefit Plan for International Students inChina
- Scholarship Type B (Partial scholarship)
- Free accommodation on campus
- Stipend
- Comprehensive Medical Insurance and Benefit Plan for International Students inChina
Please note:
- Costs of the laboratory experiments or internships that beyond the university’s arrangements should be self-afforded.
- Monthly living allowance is granted to the students at the following rates (CNY per month):
- Doctoral degree students: CNY 2,000
- Master’s degree students: CNY 1,700
Scholarship students shall receive their monthly living allowance after registration. New students who register before the 15th (15th included) of the registration month will get the full amount of living allowance of that month, and those who register after 15th will get half the amount of that month. Upon graduation, students will get a living allowance for another 15 days after the graduation date set by the university. The allowance will be terminated from the following month after students suspend, terminate or complete their studies at the university. Monthly living allowances cover school holidays. Scholarship students who missed the monthly living allowance during holidays may be reimbursed upon their return on campus. The allowance will be suspended for at least one month for those students who do not register on time without permission from the university, who are on leave for non-health reasons, or are absent from the university for over a month.
- A Comprehensive Medical Insurance and Protection Program for International Students inChinais provided for the scholarship students in China in case of hospitalization for serious diseases and accidental injuries.
Eligibility: Applicants must meet all of the following criteria to be eligible to apply for this scholarship:-
- Applicants must meet the requirements prescribed in Doctoral Degree Programs Admission 2017 or Master’s Degree Programs Admission 2017.
- Applicants should have a competitive academic record and display a strong scientific research ability.
- Applicants may not be beneficiaries of any other scholarships at the time of application.
Education background and age limit:
– Applicants for master’s degree program must have bachelor’s degree and be under the age of 35.
– Applicants for doctoral degree program must have master’s degree and be under the age of 40.
Nationality: Applicants of all nationalities are eligible to apply for this scholarship programme.
Entrance Requirements: Applicants for master’s degree program must have bachelor’s degree and be under the age of 35 and Applicants for doctoral degree program must have master’s degree and be under the age of 40.
English language Requirements: Photocopies of language (Chinese or English) proficiency certificates. Applicants for Chinese-instructed programs must provide the photocopy of HSK certificate. Applicants for English-instructed programs must provide the certificate of TOEFL or IELTS test score. (Not required for English native speakers).
How to Apply: The application package should be labeled “Application for Zhejiang University Scholarship 2017”
To ensure receiving your application materials successfully, it is advised not to submit application materials during the University’s winter vacation (from Jan 25 to Feb. 25, 2017).
Applicants shall submit the following application materials to the Admissions Office (postgraduate program) of the International College of Zhejiang University by post or in person.
- Application Form for Admission to Zhejiang University, pasted with a recent photograph (white background, 35mm×45mm in size).
- Applicants shall fill in and submit the application form via the Student Login first (link), then print and sign the Application Form produced by the online application system.
- Application Form for Zhejiang University Scholarship, pasted with a recent photograph. Applicants shall fill in and submit the application form via the Scholarship Applicants Login first (link), then print and sign.
- Form for Provisional Acceptance of International Student by ZJU Professor, (download). (If any)
- Highest degree certificates, which must be original documents or notarized copies. If applicants are university students, they shall provide an official pre-graduation certificate showing their student status and stating expected graduation date. Documents in languages other than Chinese or English must be attached with notarized translations in Chinese or English.
- Academic transcripts, which must be original documents or notarized copies. Documents in languages other than Chinese or English must be attached with notarized translations in Chinese or English.
- Photocopies of language (Chinese or English) proficiency certificates. Applicants for Chinese-instructed programs must provide the photocopy of HSK certificate. Applicants for English-instructed programs must provide the certificate of TOEFL or IELTS test score. (Not required for English native speakers)
- A photocopy of passport.
- Personal statement, in Chinese or English, should include study and work experience, reasons for application and study proposal.
- Two letters of recommendation from full professors or associate professors, in Chinese or English. (Professors’ signature, contact phone number and email address must be put on the letter.)
Published academic papers or other academic achievements. (If any) - Remittance receipt of the application fee (RMB 400 yuan). (Bank account)
Deadline: Scholarship application deadline is May 20, 2017.