China University of Geosciences (Wuhan) Silk Road Elite Scholarship

China University of Geosciences (Wuhan) offers a special Belt and Road Elite Postgraduate Scholarship to reward international students with outstanding achievements in social activities and scientific and technological work who pursue self-funded doctoral study at the university. The scholarship is open to self-funded international applicants for master’s and doctoral programs at the university.

Program Introduction

International students from countries along the Belt and Road with strong academic backgrounds and language skills may apply. This is a partial scholarship that waives either tuition or accommodation fees for the first year.

Eligibility

1. Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens holding valid passports, be in good health, be no older than 35 for master’s study or 40 for doctoral study, and hold the corresponding required highest educational qualification certificate.

2. Applicants must have a serious attitude toward study and excellent academic results, and must have been accepted by a supervisor in a relevant school of China University of Geosciences (Wuhan), or be on a recommended acceptance list of outstanding international students.

3. Applicants must undertake one year of Chinese study at China University of Geosciences (Wuhan) and reach HSK Level 4 or above; or applicants with TOEFL or IELTS scores are given priority.

4. Applicants must not simultaneously hold any other scholarships.

Application Procedure and Dates

Application deadline: June 10, 2016.

1. Online registration: register on the China University of Geosciences (Wuhan) international student online admission platform (http://admission.cug.edu.cn/), complete your personal information, and upload a scan of the passport identity page, senior high school graduation certificate, senior high school transcript, study plan in China, proof of financial guarantee, and other materials.

2. Submission of materials: after completing online registration and preparing the materials, mail the full application package to the Admissions Office, International Education College, China University of Geosciences (Wuhan). Materials will not be returned, regardless of admission.

3. Admission Notices and Visa Application for Study in China forms (JW202) will be issued to admitted applicants by the end of June. To facilitate mailing of the admission notice and visa materials, be sure to provide the correct postal address.

Application Checklist

1. China University of Geosciences Application Form for International Students (for university scholarship or self-funded applicants), completed in Chinese or English.

2. Notarized master’s and undergraduate graduation certificates (notarized translations are required if the originals are in other languages).

3. Master’s and undergraduate academic transcripts (notarized translations are required if the originals are in other languages).

4. A study and research plan in China based on previous studies (in Chinese or English, at least 1000 words).

5. Two recommendation letters bearing professors’ handwritten signatures (in Chinese or English), one of which must be from the institution that issued the graduation certificate.

6. A copy of the Foreigner Physical Examination Form within its six-month validity period (retain the original yourself).

7. A copy of the personal information page of a valid passport.

8. International Student Financial Guarantee, a copy of the financial guarantor’s passport, and proof of employment or income.

9. HSK certificate or TOFEL/IELTS English proficiency certificate (priority is given to applicants with excellent language skills).

10. Other supporting materials, such as a supervisor’s acceptance intention form, award certificates, published papers or monographs.

Inquiries and Services

The Admissions Office of the International Education College will respond promptly to applicants’ inquiries.

Admissions Office, International Education College

Telephone: 027-67883283/67884939. Email: overseas@cug.edu.cn.

Address: Rooms 211/215, Admissions Office, International Education College, 388 Lumo Road, Hongshan District, Wuhan, Hubei