China : Chinese Government Scholarship-University Postgraduate Study Program at Zhejiang University

Chinese Government Scholarship-University Postgraduate Study Program (CGS-UPSP) is established by the Ministry of Education of China (hereinafter referred to as MOE) aiming to offer support in developing international high level universities and promote Chinese higher education brand. Entrusted by MOE, Zhejiang University recruits CGS-UPSP-supported international graduate students supported by CGS-UPSP across the world.

I. Basic Information and Duration of the Scholarships
1. Number of scholarship students to be admitted: 30
2. Coverage of the scholarship:
- Tuition and fees for registration, laboratory experiments, internship, basic learning materials, and intramural accommodation;
- Living allowance:  CNY 2,000 per month for doctoral students; CNY 1,700 per month for master's degree students;
- Fees for outpatient medical services and Comprehensive Medical Insurance and Benefit Plan for International Students in China;
- A one-off settlement subsidy for new students after registration: CNY 1,500 per person.
      Note: For more detailed information, please visit the website of China Scholarship Council: http://www.csc.edu.cn

3. Categories of Applicants and Duration of the Scholarship

Categories of Applicants Duration of the Scholarship   
       Master's Degree Students: 2-3 academic years   
       Doctor's Degree Students: 3-4 academic years  
      

Note: In principle, courses will be taught in Chinese. Scholarship students without sufficient Chinese language proficiency are required to take one-year remedial Chinese language courses and pass the relevant test prior to the studies in their specialties. For those who take the one-year remedial Chinese language courses, the duration of the scholarship will be extended correspondingly.
 

II. When and how to apply
       Applicants can directly submit or send the application materials to the International College, Zhejiang University.
       Application deadline: March 15th, 2010.

III. Eligibility Requirements
1. Applicants must be non-Chinese nationals and in good health.
2. Applicants are not currently studying in Chinese universities.
3. Education background and age limit:
-  Applicants for master's degree studies must have bachelor's degree and be under the age of 35;
-  Applicants for Doctoral studies must have master's degree and be under the age of 40.
4. Applicants should have a competitive academic record.
5. Applicants should have strong scientific research ability.

IV. Choices of Specialties
      Zhejiang University offers graduate programs with Chinese or English as media of instruction. For more specific information, please check the List of Fields of Doctoral Studies and Master's Degree Studies of Zhejiang University (web site: http://grs.zju.edu.cn/english/en_show.jsf?cid=495).
      Applicants are encouraged to contact their prospective supervisors prior to application and are expected to enclose in their application package the relevant recommendation letters written by those supervisors.

V. Application Materials

Applicants must provide the following materials (in duplicate):

1. Application Form for Chinese Government Scholarship (Download), filled in Chinese or in English.
2. Highest diploma (notarized photocopy). If applicants are university students or already employed, they must also provide documents showing their status as university students or on-post employees. Documents in languages other than Chinese or English must be attached with translations in Chinese or English.
3. Applicants for doctoral studies need to provide notarized copies of their undergraduate and graduate transcripts. Applicants for master's degree studies need to provide notarized copies of their undergraduate transcripts. Transcripts in languages other than Chinese or English must be attached with translations in Chinese or English.
4. Photocopy of the applicant's passport and two recent photos (white background, 35mm ¡Á 45mm in size)
5. A study or research proposal in Chinese or in English (no less than 800 words)
6. Two letters of recommendation from full professors or associate professors (in Chinese or English)
7. Published academic papers or other academic achievements (if applicable)
8. Photocopy of Foreigner Physical Examination Form (Download) (printed by Chinese quarantine authority. Applicants are expected to keep the original copies) filled in English. The medical examinations must cover all the items listed in the Foreigner Physical Examination Form. Incomplete records or those without the signature of the attending physician, the official stamp of the hospital or a sealed photograph of the applicants are invalid. Medical examination results will be valid for 6 months. All applicants are kindly requested to take this factor into consideration as they plan to take the medical examination.

      Applicants must submit or send the above materials to the International College of Zhejiang University before March 15th, 2010. Application materials will NOT be returned regardless of the result of application.

VI. Admission and Notification
1. Zhejiang University will review all the application materials. Decisions for admission and for granting the scholarships will be made on the basis of the applicants' competitiveness, academic record and otherwise.
2. The name list of the scholarship awardees for graduate programs will be sent to China Scholarship Council for review before April 1st, 2010.
3. After the name list is reviewed and approved by China Scholarship Council, the scholarship awardees will be notified by the university and Admission Notice and other relevant documents will be sent to them directly.

VII. Notes
1. Scholarship students' affairs are managed according to the relevant regulations of Chinese Government Scholarship. Scholarship students must go through the Annual Review of the Chinese Government Scholarship Status.
2. The duration of the scholarship could not be extended if the awardees fail to complete their studies due to personal reasons.
3. Scholarship students who have to suspend their studies due to illness must return to their home country for further treatment and recovery. Expenses for the international travel to and from the university will be borne by the students themselves, and their scholarship status will be reserved for one year at most, with the monthly living allowance stopped during the suspension. Scholarships of the students who suspend their studies for reasons other than illness will not be reserved.
4. The International College of Zhejiang University is responsible for the interpretation of the scholarship granting procedures and regulations.

VIII. Contact Information

International College of Zhejiang University: 
Tel: +86 571 87953101  
Fax: +86 571 87951755
Email: zjuyhh@zju.edu.cn

Office of Degree Student Affairs, International College
Yuquan Campus, Zhejiang University

Postal Address:
P.O. Box W-99, International College, Yuquan Campus, Zhejiang University,
Hangzhou 310027, Zhejiang Province, China 

 http://iczu.zju.edu.cn/Eg_index_show.php?cate=2&xcate=22

Tentative Application Deadline : 15 March 2010

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Posted on 2010-01-12 06:50:52

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