Founded in 1897, Zhejiang University, known as Zheda, has announced the availability of a scholarship opportunity to international students and foreign visa holders for an opportunity to study at Zhejiang University, China as an international student.
As we all know, China is not the most open country in the world, but it is quite foreigner-kind. So, if you’ve ever had dreams and ambitions to study in the Republic of China, you should read to the end, then seize this opportunity like many international students.
Zhejiang University is a public research university and a member of the C9 League which is an elite group of Chinese universities formed by the government to promote higher education.
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Essential Information About Chinese Government Grants for International Students at Zhejiang University;
- Value of Scholarship:
For students who receive the Chinese Government Grants for International Students at Zhejiang University full coverage scholarship; This scholarship comes in the form of a tuition waiver (discount) for total academic cost. The selected candidate would also enjoy free accommodation on campus and medical insurance while receiving a monthly stipend.
In case a partial scholarship is offered, the scholarship coverage should be subject to the relevant regulations.
The scholarship covers a minimum of three to four years of study for either a Doctoral or Master’s Degree at Zhejiang University.
Yes, I know you might be wondering how an English speaking (or proficient) student can study at a Chinese University.
Well, the thing is, for applicants applying for this grant at Zhejiang University, you can either apply for courses taken in Chinese or English.
However, if you are applying for courses taught in Chinese, you must have a good command of the Chinese language and you must reach the requirement of the institution’s Chinese language and you will be required to take one-year remedial Chinese language courses and pass the relevant test before the studies in their specialities.
And there are English speaking courses for students who want to take up courses taught in English. And before you are admitted, if your native language is not English, you would need to provide an English language test (TOEFL/IELTS, etc)
It’s settled now, right? You know that you can apply for Chinese Government Grants for International Students at Zhejiang University, without speaking Chinese.Â
Let’s go on to the next because Zhejiang University is highly specific and has a long and broad list of required documents and eligibility.
Eligibility Requirements For Chinese Government Grants for International Students at Zhejiang University;
- You must fill in and submit an application form via the CSC Online Application System for Study in China, then print the application form and sign.
- After you fill out the application form above and submit it, you have to clearly fill in and completely upload the application materials as required.
- To be eligible and for your application to be valid, you must be non-Chinese citizens with proper moral conduct, in good health with no infectious disease or any physical or mental diseases that may affect your regular study. You must also show the result of a recently conducted Covid-19 test.
- In addition to being non-Chinese, you must be a valid foreign passport holder and have graduated from high school and be under the age of 25.
- Just as I explained above, if applying for a Chinese-taught programme, you must provide an HSK certificate. And if it’s an English-taught programme at Zhejiang University, you must provide a TOEFL or IELTS test grade report or other proof that can reflect your English proficiency. Although this is not required for English native speakers.
- To be eligible, you must have a previous degree certificate with remarkable results, a copy of such results would be required for upload to Zhejiang University and it must be a bachelor’ Degree Diplomas obtained from the Top 500 World Universities according to the Shanghai Ranking.
- Finally, you must meet the qualifications for postgraduate admissions at Zhejiang University.
Documents Required By Zhejiang University For Chinese Government Grants for International Students:
This is the list of documents that would be required by Zhejiang University in the process of applying for this scholarship;
- Photocopy of Foreigner Physical Examination Form. With the fear and safety precautions concerning disease and virus spread, you would understand why this is at the top of the list. This form is uniformly printed by the Chinese health and quarantine department and needs to be filled out in English.
- Your application form for the Chinese Government Scholarship of course. This can also be filled out in Chinese or English, pasted with a recent photograph.
- Evidence of offer of admission and form for provisional acceptance to Zhejiang University as an International Student.
- To improve your chances of acceptance, you are strongly advised to provide GRE/NTS-GAT test scores.
- A photocopy of the national passport.
- Evidence of senior high school diploma and degree from one of the Top 500 World Universities according to the Shanghai Ranking.
- Academic transcripts during Bachelor’s degree study must be original documents.
- Two recommendation letters from high school teachers and lecturers. The academic instructors must have their signatures, contact phone numbers, and email addresses put on the letter.
- A personal statement is written in either Chinese or English, which states study and work experience, reasons for application, and study proposal. No less than 1500 words.
- Award-winning Certificates related to academic courses during your senior high school period. This is not compulsory, but if you did win any certificate, it would help.
- A Non-Criminal Record Certificate from the requisite organization in your country.
Application Deadline For Zhejiang University For Chinese Government Grants for International Students:
All documents must be submitted and the application finalized before the deadline which is by March 18, 2022.
Few Things To Note About Chinese Government Grants for International Students at Zhejiang University:
Candidates with incomplete application materials would not be considered and those who do not meet the requirements will have their applications marked as invalid.
Secondly, in case of a situation like ill health or otherwise emergencies that might require the student to go home and out studies in a pause, their scholarship status will be kindly reserved for one year at most, however, the monthly living allowance stopped during the suspension.
The travel expenses incurred by the student will be borne by the student and for any lesser excuse that causes suspension of studies, the scholarship would be withdrawn.
Finally, the students on this scholarship are not allowed to change their institutions as well as their academic programs or the duration of their studies.
Conclusion;
The International College of Zhejiang University is responsible for the interpretation of the scholarship granting procedures and regulations as it sees fit.
If you have any questions please ask.
