Changchun University “Silk Road” President’s Scholarship

I. Purpose

To support the national Belt and Road strategy and the Ministry of Education’s Belt and Road Education Action, and to encourage and attract outstanding students from Belt and Road countries, the university has established the “Silk Road” President’s Scholarship for international students.

II. Assessment and management principles

The scholarship is assessed according to fairness, impartiality and openness and managed according to safety, legality, efficiency and use of funds exclusively for their designated purpose.

III. Eligibility

1. Non-Chinese citizens who are outstanding students from Belt and Road countries. Eligible countries follow the national “Silk Road” Scholarship country list.
2. Friendly toward China and in good health.
3. International applicants seeking a master’s degree at Changchun University.
4. Outstanding international undergraduate graduates with excellent academic performance, an average of at least 85 or GPA of at least 3.0, HSK Level 5 and research ability suitable for master’s study.
5. Not simultaneously receiving another scholarship.

IV. Places and coverage

1. Two recipients are selected each year.
2. Tuition and accommodation fee waivers, plus a living allowance of RMB 1300 per month for master’s students.

V. Duration

Three years of funding.

VI. Application documents

1. Changchun University “Silk Road” President’s Scholarship Application Form for International Students.
2. Proof of undergraduate graduation. Current students must provide enrollment certification and confirmation of expected timely graduation from their institution. Documents in languages other than Chinese or English must include notarized Chinese or English translations.
3. Transcripts of all undergraduate courses. Documents in other languages must include notarized Chinese or English translations.
4. A study and research plan for China.
5. Two recommendation letters from supervisors at the undergraduate institution, written in Chinese or English.
6. HSK Level 5 result report.
7. Health certificate and certificate of no criminal record.
8. Copy of the passport information page.

VII. How to apply

1. Download and complete the scholarship application form and mail it with the other documents to Changchun University’s College of International Education. The college will organize assessment together with the school or department offering the proposed program.
2. Applications not meeting the conditions or documentation requirements are invalid and will not be accepted. Documents will not be returned.

VIII. Application period

June 1-July 31 each year.

IX. Management

1. Recipients must sign in at the College of International Education between the 15th and 20th of each month. Those who do not sign in on time will lose that month’s payment, with no back payment. Payments are suspended without back payment during leave exceeding 15 days or suspension of studies. Failure to sign in for three consecutive months without approved leave and without cause results in cancellation of the scholarship.
2. Recipients must undergo the college’s annual review each May. Those who pass retain the scholarship for the next year; those who fail lose eligibility. Students in any of the following situations may not participate in review and lose their scholarship:
   • Violating university rules or Chinese law while receiving the scholarship.
   • Failing to register on time without leave, leaving for non-health reasons or missing classes for more than one month.
   • Failing 20% of the academic year’s examination or assessment courses.
   • Meeting the conditions for repeating a year.
3. Scholarships are not extended when recipients cannot complete their studies on time for personal reasons.
4. Recipients who interrupt their studies for personal reasons after receiving the scholarship are deemed to have voluntarily relinquished it.

X. Other provisions

These rules take effect on May 25, 2017.

Contact: Teacher Meng

Telephone: 0431-85250121

Email: cdiec@126.com

Address: College of International Education, Changchun University, 6543 Weixing Road, Changchun, Jilin Province