Zhongnan University of Economics and Law Scholarship for International Students in China

To attract outstanding students worldwide, expand international enrollment, improve the distribution of study levels and strengthen its international educational capabilities and profile, Zhongnan University of Economics and Law has established this scholarship.

Chapter I. Coverage

Article 1. Categories: The scholarship supports outstanding foreign students pursuing bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees.

Article 2. Subjects: Students may choose programs across nine categories: economics, law, management, philosophy, literature, history, science, engineering and arts. The program catalog in that year’s university admissions guide governs availability.

Article 3. Duration: Funding covers the period of professional study:

Category	Program duration	Scholarship duration
Chinese-taught undergraduate	4 academic years	4 academic years
English-taught master’s	2 academic years	2 academic years
Chinese-taught master’s	3 academic years	3 academic years
English-taught doctoral	3 academic years	3 academic years
Chinese-taught doctoral	3 academic years	3 academic years

Article 4. Coverage and standards

1. Full scholarship, amounts in RMB

Registration and tuition, including laboratory and internship fees, are waived:

Category	Registration fee	Tuition
Chinese-taught undergraduate	RMB 500	RMB 16000 per academic year
English-taught master’s	RMB 500	RMB 30000 per academic year
Chinese-taught master’s	RMB 500	RMB 20000 per academic year
English-taught doctoral	RMB 500	RMB 34000 per academic year
Chinese-taught doctoral	RMB 500	RMB 24000 per academic year

Students requesting experiments or internships outside the university’s teaching plan must pay the additional costs themselves.

Free on-campus accommodation is provided at the international residence double-room standard of RMB 750 per month.

The living allowance is RMB 2,500 per month. Students registering by the 15th of the month, inclusive, receive a full month’s allowance; those registering later receive half.

Ping An insurance for international students in China is provided at RMB 800 per year.

2. Partial scholarship

Registration and tuition waivers, plus Ping An insurance at RMB 800 per year.

Chapter II. Application conditions and procedures

Article 5. Route and timing

Apply directly to the university’s School of International Education and submit materials from March 1 to May 31 each year according to university requirements.

Article 6. Basic eligibility

1. Foreign citizens holding foreign ordinary passports, with good character, friendly attitudes toward China and no illegal or criminal record.
2. Undergraduate scholarship applicants must have HSK Level 4 or above, including Level 4, at application and strong secondary school results.
3. Chinese-taught postgraduate applicants must have HSK Level 5 or above, including Level 5, good university results and GPA of at least 3.0, including 3.0.
4. English-taught postgraduate applicants must have IELTS at least 6.5 or TOEFL at least 90, including those scores, good university results and GPA of at least 3.0. Native English speakers need not submit IELTS or TOEFL results.

Article 7. Documents

1. The university’s Scholarship Application Form for International Students in China, issued in a standard format by the university.
2. Notarized highest educational qualification and academic transcripts, and a copy of the graduation certificate.
3. Study plan for China: at least 200 words or characters for undergraduate applicants and 1500 for postgraduate applicants.
4. Foreigner Physical Examination Record.
5. Undergraduate applicants: a recommendation from the secondary school attended. Master’s and doctoral applicants: recommendations from two professors or associate professors.
6. Chinese-taught applicants: HSK Level 4 or above certificate. English-taught applicants: IELTS result of at least 6.5, except native English speakers.
7. Passport copy and photographs.

Article 8. Admission and arrival

After preliminary review, the School of International Education submits qualified applications to the university’s scholarship review committee, which decides whether to award a scholarship and its type. The school generally notifies applicants of results before June 1 each year.

It generally mails scholarship recipients the Admission Notice, Visa Application for Study in China (JW202) and other documents before July 15 each year.

Admitted recipients use their valid ordinary passport, Admission Notice, JW202 and Foreigner Physical Examination Record to apply for a Chinese study visa at a Chinese embassy or consulate. They bring those documents to China and register within the university’s specified period.

Chapter III. Semester assessment

Article 9. To strengthen scholarship management and effectiveness, all recipients must undergo a comprehensive assessment once each semester. This determines whether they may continue or resume the scholarship.

Article 10. Assessment covers:

1. Academic results, including examination and assessment marks in each course that semester.
2. Study attitude and attendance.
3. Conduct, rewards and penalties.

Article 11. The School of International Education organizes and implements assessment. Following the specific procedures and standards, it evaluates continuing or restored eligibility, issues a “Pass” or “Fail” assessment and decides whether to continue, suspend or cancel funding.

Article 12. Eligibility is suspended for one semester for:

1. Failed examinations or failed academic assessments.
2. Disciplinary penalties such as serious warnings, demerits or disciplinary probation.

Payments stop from the start of the following semester. Students may apply under university rules to continue self-funded or with partial fee reductions. Before suspension ends, they may apply to participate in that semester’s assessment. Those passing may, with approval, resume funding from the next semester.

Article 13. Eligibility is cancelled for:

1. Ordered withdrawal or expulsion.
2. A cumulative two failed semester assessments during study.
3. Failure to participate in semester assessment without a valid reason.

Payments stop from the announcement date, and cancelled eligibility cannot be restored.

Article 14. Procedure:

1. Recipients obtain and truthfully complete the university’s Scholarship Semester Assessment Form according to the prescribed time and requirements and submit it to the School of International Education by the deadline.
2. The school enters its assessment and recommendations on the form according to the standards and informs the student of its decision.

Chapter IV. Supplementary provisions

Article 15. The School of International Education interprets these rules.

Article 16. These rules take effect from publication.