Chongqing Normal University Silk Road Scholarship for International Students

Responding to President Xi Jinping’s Belt and Road strategy, expanding international enrollment and encouraging enrolled international students to obey rules and study diligently, Chongqing Normal University has established these implementation rules. Its Silk Road Scholarship supports applicants studying for at least one year, including undergraduate, master’s and Chinese language students. It has first- and second-prize categories.

Article 1. Categories, places and amounts

First-prize President’s Scholarship: 20 places with full tuition waivers, comprising 14 degree students, 70%, and 6 language students, 30%.

Second-prize President’s Scholarship: 30 places with 50% tuition waivers, comprising 21 degree students, 70%, and 9 language students, 30%.

Both categories accept students from Belt and Road countries such as Kazakhstan, Indonesia, Thailand, Russia, the Philippines and Hungary.

Tuition follows the international admissions guide and excludes accommodation, living costs, books and other expenses.

Article 2. Eligibility

1. Non-Chinese citizens in good health.
2. Applying for at least one year of full-time study.
3. Friendly toward China and committed to following Chinese laws and university rules.
4. Master’s applicants: a bachelor’s degree, excellent results and age no older than 35.
5. Bachelor’s applicants: education equivalent to Chinese high school graduation and age no older than 25.
6. Continuing international students: attendance of at least 95%, active participation in university group activities and no illegal or disciplinary record.
7. Recipients of Chinese government scholarships may not apply for the university’s President’s Scholarship during their funded period.

Article 3. Documents

1. Chongqing Normal University Silk Road Scholarship Application Form.
2. Notarized highest qualification certificate, with a notarized Chinese or English translation for other languages.
3. Notarized highest-stage transcripts, with notarized Chinese or English translations for other languages. Continuing students must also provide university-issued enrollment certification and transcripts.
4. Study and research plan for China. Continuing students provide an annual study summary and plan for the following year, in Chinese or English.
5. Two recommendation letters. Master’s applicants provide letters from two professors or associate professors in their home country, in Chinese or English. Continuing international students provide recommendations from the international student management department or course teachers.
6. Music applicants: a disc containing their work. Fine arts applicants: a disc with 2 sketches, 2 color paintings and 2 other works.
7. Copy of the Foreigner Physical Examination Record; continuing students are exempt.
8. Passport copy.
9. Certificate of no criminal record.
10. Bank deposit certificate in local currency equivalent to at least RMB 25000.

Article 4. Application, review and award dates

Applications: April 10-May 10.

Review: May 11-May 20.

Public announcement and awards: May 21-30.

Article 5. Contact

Office of International Cooperation and Exchange, Chongqing Normal University

Contacts: Xu Chiying and Dong Qing

Telephone: +86-23-65317936

Fax: +86-23-65362300

Email: cqnuws@foxmail.com

Website:

Address: Office 229, Office of International Cooperation and Exchange, Administration Building, Chongqing Normal University, Huxi University Town, Shapingba District, Chongqing, China

Postal code: 401331

Article 6. These rules are implemented on a trial basis from March 2018. The university’s Office of International Cooperation and Exchange retains interpretation.

Chongqing Normal University

March 1, 2018