Chongqing Normal University Chinese Government Special Scholarship

Chongqing Normal University’s Chinese Government Special Scholarship—Supporting Local Scholarship Program is a full scholarship established by the China Scholarship Council to support the development of high-level universities in Chongqing and attract outstanding international students to China. Chongqing Normal University is recruiting full-time master’s students worldwide under the Chinese Government Scholarship for the 2018 intake.

I. Application period

January 5, 2018 to April 10, 2018.

II. Scholarship coverage

Full scholarship:

• Tuition and accommodation fees waived.
• A scholarship living allowance of RMB 3000/person/month for master’s students.
• Comprehensive medical insurance.

Note: See the China Scholarship Council website for detailed scholarship coverage: http://www.csc.edu.cn/Laihua/scholarshipen.aspx

III. Study categories and scholarship duration

Scholarship duration matches the standard duration of each program, which is 2–3 years for master’s degrees. Recipients in Chinese-taught programs who do not meet the Chinese proficiency requirement for degree study (HSK Level 5 or above) must first complete 1 year of Chinese language study after arriving in China and pass the examination before entering the degree program. For students requiring Chinese language study, scholarship duration is extended by 1 year accordingly.

IV. Admission requirements

1. This scholarship is available only to non-Chinese citizens in good health.
2. Applicants must not currently be studying in China and must intend to apply for a master’s degree. Those who previously graduated in China must have graduated more than 1 year earlier.
3. Applicants for a master’s degree at Chongqing Normal University must hold a bachelor’s degree, have excellent academic results, provide recommendation letters from 2 professors or associate professors in their home country, and be no older than 35.

V. Application materials

Applicants must truthfully complete and submit the following materials in 3 sets: 1 original and 2 photocopies.

1. Chinese Government Scholarship Application Form, completed in Chinese or English. This standardized China Scholarship Council form must be completed online and printed from or www.campuschina.org, by clicking “application online.” Select Program Category B. Select only master’s study in the study plan for China; enter Chongqing Normal University as the institution and 10637 as its agency number.
2. Notarized proof of the highest educational qualification. Current students or employed applicants must also provide an enrollment certificate from their institution or an employment certificate from their employer. Documents in languages other than Chinese or English require a notarized Chinese or English translation.
3. Master’s applicants must provide notarized undergraduate transcripts. Documents in languages other than Chinese or English require a notarized Chinese or English translation.
4. A study and research plan for China of at least 800 words/Chinese characters, written in Chinese or English.
5. Recommendation letters in Chinese or English from 2 professors or associate professors in the applicant’s home country.
6. Music applicants must submit a disc of their work. Fine arts applicants must submit a disc containing 2 sketches, 2 color paintings and 2 other works.
7. A photocopy of the Foreigner Physical Examination Record; retain the original. This standardized form issued by the Chinese health and quarantine authorities must be completed in English. All required examination items must be completed. Forms with missing items, no applicant photograph, no seal across the photograph, or missing physician and hospital signatures and seals are invalid. Examination results are valid for 6 months, so applicants should schedule examinations accordingly. Under Chongqing’s entry-exit quarantine requirements, scholarship recipients must undergo another medical examination after arriving in China.
8. A certificate of no criminal record.
9. A bank deposit certificate in local currency for an amount equivalent to at least RMB 25000.

Materials are not returned, regardless of admission. Submit 3 sets of all application materials.

VI. Admission and notification

1. Chongqing Normal University reviews application materials and selects applicants on merit.
2. The university submits admission results to the China Scholarship Council for review before April 20, 2018.
3. After China Scholarship Council approval, the university notifies scholarship recipients at the end of June and issues admission notices and other admission documents in July.

VII. Other matters

1. After recipients arrive in China, Chongqing Normal University administers their scholarships under the relevant Chinese Government Scholarship rules. Recipients must take part in the annual review under the Measures for the Annual Review of Chinese Government Scholarships.
2. Recipients may not change their admitting institution after arriving in China. Changes of program or study duration are generally not permitted.

VIII. Contact details

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: http://international.cqnu.edu.cn/

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

Postal code: 401331