Zhengzhou University President Scholarship for Non-Chinese Students in China, 2017

Applications are invited for Zhengzhou University President Scholarship to pursue Chinese language, Pre-bachelor, Pre-master, Pre-doctoral, Bachelor, Master and Doctoral programs. Non-Chinese citizens are eligible to apply for this scholarship programme.

Scholarship Description: The scholarship aiming to enhance international exchange & cooperation, and encourage more excellent international students across the world to study in Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou University hereby introduces “Zhengzhou University President Scholarship” (hereinafter referred to as the scholarship).

About University: Zhengzhou University (ZZU) is the one of key construction on the list of National Project 211, the Midwest Universities Comprehensive Strength Promotion Project and the Co-construction Project jointly-sponsored by the Ministry of Education and the People’s Government of Henan Province.

Degree Level: Scholarships are available to pursue Chinese language, Pre-bachelor, Pre-master, Pre-doctoral, Bachelor, Master and Doctoral programs.

Available Subject: The scholarship supporting student studying in all programs offered in Zhengzhou University including Chinese language, degree programs, but the focuses on supporting students in doctor programs.

Scholarship Benefits: Scholarship awards:

Supporting Category and Duration

II Coverage and Standard

Eligibility Criteria: The following criteria must be met in order for applicants to be eligible for scholarship:

• Non-Chinese citizen, physically healthy, without crime record;
• Abide by the laws and regulations of the People’s Republic of China as well as regulations of ZZU;
• Good learning attitude and academic performance;
• Requirements for applicant’s degree and age:

a) Applicants for Chinese language study program must have a senior high school diploma or higher degree or equivalent degree, and aged less than 55 years old;

b) Applicants for pre-bachelor program (bachelor student) must have a senior high school diploma or higher degree or equivalent degree, and aged less than 25 years old;

c) Applicants for pre-master program (master student) must have a bachelor degree or higher degree or equivalent degree, and aged less than 35 years old;

d) Applicants for pre-doctoral program (doctoral student) must have a master’s degree or higher degree or equivalent degree, and aged less than 45 years old;

Requirements for applicant’s language competence:

• Applicants for Chinese language study program do not need Chinese or English foundation;
• Applicants for pre-doctoral, pre-master and pre-bachelor programs taught in Chinese must have Level 4 scored 180 or higher, Level 3 scored 180 or higher and Level 1 scored 120 or higher (or equivalent level) respectively in the New HSK Examination;
• Applicants for doctoral, master and bachelor programs taught in Chinese must get Level 6 scored 210 or higher, Level 5 scored 210 or higher and Level 4 scored 210 or higher (or equivalent level) respectively in New HSK Examination;
• Applicants for doctoral, master and bachelor programs taught in English must get 7.0, 6.5 and 6.0 or higher (or equivalent level) respectively in IELTS if they are from non-English speaking countries;
• Applicants for doctoral, master and bachelor programs taught in English must provide credentials of English level, certificate of English study and examination for instance, instead of IELTS or TOFEL score.
• Note: Applicants who have won the Chinese Government Scholarship, Confucius Institute Scholarships, scholarships of foreign authorities, scholarships of foreign enterprises, scholarships of Chinese local governments, scholarships of Chinese enterprises or all the other scholarships are not allowed to apply for this scholarship.

Eligible Nationality: Non-Chinese citizens are eligible to apply for this scholarship programme.

Application Procedure: Applicants must fill in Application Form and submit the following supporting documents:

• Original or notarized copies of highest degree credentials (applicants must additionally submit study certificate or employment certificate issued by the applicants’ schools or units if the applicants are students or employed). Documents in neither Chinese nor English must be attached with a notarized Chinese or English translations;
• Applicants for bachelor, master and doctoral programs must provide original or notarized copies of senior high school baccalaureate transcripts, bachelor study transcripts, and bachelor and master study transcripts respectively. Documents in neither Chinese nor English must be attached with a notarized Chinese or English translations;
• Applicants for bachelor, master and doctoral programs must provide study plans of at least 400 words, research plans of at least 600 words and research plans of at least 800 words respectively written in Chinese or English;
• Applicants for master and doctoral programs must provide two letters of recommendation from associate professors or professors respectively written in Chinese or English;
• Applicants for programs of art majors such as music and fine arts must submit their own works created based on the requirements of ZZU;
• Officially recognized Chinese level or English level certificates or equivalent language competence certificates;
• Original or notarized copies of Foreigner Physical Examination Form and blood test reports, filled in Chinese or English;
• Original or notarized copies of certificates of no criminal record. Documents in neither Chinese nor English must be attached with a notarized Chinese or English translations;
• Applicants must submit powers of attorney for affairs in China, powers of attorney for guardians in China, or other data concerned approved by Chinese embassies abroad if aged under 18 years old.

Application Form

Deadline: Scholarship application deadline is-

For autumn semester: From the year 1st March till June 30 (all students).

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