The Zhejiang Government Scholarship sponsors students who are studying at or applying to study at higher education institutions (HEIs) in Zhejiang Province.

CATEGORIES OF APPLICANTS AND DURATION OF SCHOLARSHIP

International students who apply to study or are studying at HEIs (see the attachment) in Zhejiang Province pursuing a bachelor degree, a master degree, a doctoral degree, or as a long-term general scholar.

CRITERIA & ELIGIBILITY

1. Basic requirements:

a. Applicant for bachelor’s degree program or for two/three-year college degree should have obtained senior high school diploma or equivalent education, and be under the age of 30.

b. Applicant for master’s degree program should have obtained the bachelor’s degree or equivalent education, get recommendation letters from 2 professors/assistant professors and be under the age of 35.

c. Applicant for doctoral degree program should have obtained the master’s degree or equivalent education, get recommendation letters from 2 professors/associate professors and be under the age of 40.

2.Other requirements:

a. Applicants should be non-Chinese citizens and be in good health.

b. Applicants should comply with the laws and regulations in China, and comply with the rules and disciplines in the host HEIs.

c. Applicant should have a good knowledge of Chinese and provide proofs such as HSK certificates or other Chinese learning or Chinese examination certificates. For those applying for courses taught in English, the standard might be lowered.

d. Applicants should have a good academic record which is among top of the class.

e. Applicant should NOT be awarded with other Chinese Government Scholarships of all levels.

VALUES OF SCHOLARSHIP

a. Class A Scholarship:

The Class A Scholarship sponsors 40 students, at a rate of 30,000 RMB/person/year.

The Class A Scholarship sponsors excellent international students pursuing a master’s degree or above in Zhejiang Province. The scholarship should be used to cover registration fee, tuition fee, fee for basic learning materials, accommodation fee and serious disease and accident insurance.

b. Class B Scholarship:

The Class B Scholarship sponsors 160 students, at a rate of 20,000 RMB/person/year.

The Class A Scholarship sponsors excellent international students pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Zhejiang Province. The scholarship should be used to cover registration fee, tuition fee, fee for basic learning materials, accommodation fee and serious disease and accident insurance.

c. Class C Scholarship:

The Class C Scholarship sponsors 100 students, at a rate of 6,000 RMB/person/year.

The Class C Scholarship sponsors excellent international students who are studying in HEIs in Zhejiang Province for a long term.

APPLICATION

Eligible applicants should apply to HEIs in written form before deadlines. Applicants for Class A, Class B and Class C can apply only once a year. Applicants for Class D can apply once a semester. Eligible applicants can apply consecutively.

Applications are accepted from January. For the specific application deadlines, applicants should consult the relevant HEIs.

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS

Application materials should be in duplicate, including:

Application form for Zhejiang Province government scholarship.

Notarized highest diploma and transcripts.

Copy of passport.

Health certificate.

Recommendation letter.

Application documents will NOT be returned.