Scholarship Information

I. Chinese Government Scholarship
It is established by Ministry of Education of China (MOE) in accordance with educational exchange agreements or MOUs reached between Chinese government and governments of other countries, organizations, education institutions and relevant international organizations to provide both full scholarships and partial scholarships to international students and scholars. The scheme supports students who come to study in China as undergraduates, postgraduates, Chinese language students, general scholars and senior scholars.
Applicants shall apply for the scholarship through relevant authorities, appointed institutions or the Chinese diplomatic missions in their home countries.
For detailed information, please visit website http://www.csc.edu.cn .

II. Chinese Government Scholarship-University Postgraduate Study Program
It is a full scholarship provided by MOE and aimed to encourage and support international educational exchanges, and to establish internationally first-class Chinese universities. Chinese universities within “985” Project framework including Chongqing University directly enroll master’s degree students and doctoral candidates.
Applicants shall apply to Chongqing University directly.
Categories of Applicants and Duration of Scholarship

Note:

1. In principle, the courses will be taught in Chinese. Scholarship students are required to take one-year remedial Chinese language course and pass the examinations prior to the major study if their Chinese language level is not qualified. If students take one-year Chinese language course, the duration of the scholarship will be extended for one year.
2. Some courses can be taught in English.
3. Duration for scholarship specified at the time of admission can NOT be extended in principle.

Numbers of Scholarships: 30 scholarships will be available at Chongqing University for the academic year 2010/2011. The numbers of the scholarship may be adjusted year by year.
Eligibility:
1. Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens in good health.
2. Applicants are not studying in Chinese universities.
3. Education background and age limit:
-     Applicants for master degree studies must have bachelor’s degree and be under the age of 35.
-     Applicants for Doctoral degree studies must have master’s degree and be under the age of 40.
Details of the Scholarship:
Full scholarship:
-     Exempt from registration fee, tuition fee, fee for basic learning materials, and free accommodation on campus.
-    Monthly delivered living allowance:
CNY 1,700 Yuan for Master students;
CNY 2,000 Yuan for Doctoral students.
-     One-off settlement subsidy after registration: CNY 1,500 Yuan.
-     Comprehensive Medical Insurance

Application deadline: December 30, 2011.

For more information, please visit: http://www.csc.edu.cn/Lianhua/f9468b6741a04dcfa4adb7778ba53081.shtml or make enquiry by email: admissions@cqu.edu.cn or by phone: +86-23-65102964/65106177

 

III. Confucius Institute Scholarship
“Confucius Institute Scholarship” is established by Confucius Institute Headquarters, with a goal of encouraging students and teachers worldwide, who are studying and/or teaching Chinese as a second language, to study Chinese language and culture in China.

    Eligibility
1. Outstanding students from Confucius Institutes (Classrooms) worldwide;
2. Foreign teachers who are teaching or planning to teach Chinese as a second language;
3. Students who received distinguished grade from the Chinese Examination series held by Confucius Institute Headquarters;
4. Outstanding Contestants in “Chinese Bridge” Chinese Proficiency Competition;
5. Students studying Chinese as a second language in overseas universities or colleges;
6. Applicants who meet the requirements of other of Confucius Institute Headquarters’ agreements.
Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens in good health.

    Categories and Specific Criteria
1．Scholarships for Short-term Study
Duration for these scholarships is generally divided into 4 weeks, 1 semester and 1 academic year. Applicants are required to have a basic knowledge Chinese language level, and under the age of 55.
2. Scholarships for Degrees
Bachelor’s Degree Scholarship：4-5 academic years. Applicants are required to have a diploma comparable to a Chinese high school certificate, pass the Chinese university admission examination or be admitted by recommendation and without taking an admission exam, and under the age of 35.
Master’s Degree Scholarship: 2-3 academic years. Applicants are required to have a bachelor degree or a diploma comparable to a bachelor degree, and under the age of 45.
Doctoral Degree Scholarship: 3-4 academic years. Applicants are required to have a master’s degree or a diploma comparable to a master degree, and under the age of 45.

Details of the Scholarships
1. Exempt from registration fee, tuition fee, fees for basic learning materials and accommodation on campus
2. Monthly allowance is at the following rates (CNY Yuan per month)
a. Short-term studying：CNY1,400
b. Bachelor’s Degree Students：CNY1,400
c. Master’s Degree Students：CNY1,700
d. Doctoral Degree Students：CNY2,000
3. One-off settlement subsidy, at the following rates (CNY Yuan)：
a. Students who will study in China for 1 academic year or more：CNY 1,500
b. Students who will study in China more than 1 semester, but within 1 academic year ： CNY 1,000.
4. Comprehensive Medical Insurance and Benefit Plan for International Students in China is provided by Confucius Institute Headquarters for the scholarship students, in case of hospitalization for serious diseases and accidental injuries.

    Application Materials
Applicants must submit application materials to the recruiting institutions according to the following requirement (in triplicate)：
1.Completed “Application Form for Confucius Institute Scholarship”，filled and printed, both in Chinese and English. The form can be downloaded from the Hanban website and/or the Confucius Institute Online at http://www.hanban.org/jiangxuejin.php or http://www.chinese.cn ；
2. A Photocopy of the passport page with your photo on it;
3. Personal statements, indicating the applicant’s Chinese learning background, study plan and goals in China, etc. The statement should be no less than 200 words, printed in either Chinese or English and signed by the applicant. Detail research and study plan (additional paper can be attached ) are required for students applying for master’s or doctorate degree；
4. Certificates of Chinese Proficiency could be Chinese Proficiency Certificates and transcripts, or other certificates of Chinese language learning and/or education;
5.Diploma and transcripts(issued directly by the educational administration office of the school/university, and with a school cache）；Applicants for undergraduate studies are required to provide notarized copy of senior high school transcripts. Documents in language other than Chinese or English must be attached with notarized translations in Chinese or English; Applicants for Master’s or Doctorate Degree are required to submit two letters of recommendation in Chinese or English by professors or associate professors;
6. Applications under the age of 18 should submit letters of approval and provide emergent contact of their legal guardians;
7. Photocopy of Foreigner Physical Examination Form (printed by Chinese quarantine authority and only for those whose period of stay in China lasts up to six months) filled in English. Incomplete records or those without the signature of the attending physician, the official stamp of the hospital or a sealed photograph of the applicant are invalid.

Application deadline: December 15, 2011.
The above application materials should reach Confucius Institute Headquarters via the recruiting institutions by Dec 18th, 2009. Individual applications will not be accepted by the Confucius Institute Headquarters. Students are supposed to join the program in Spring 2010.

How to Apply
Applicants please send the above application documents required to the International Students Office by Dec 15th, 2009.
Contact: Mr. Gao
Tel: +86-23-65102964  +86-23-65111066
Fax: +86-23-65106656
Email: admissions@cqu.edu.cn        rexgao@cqu.edu.cn

 

IV. Chongqing Municipal Government Scholarship
With the purpose of attracting foreign students and scholars to pursue academic study and research in Chongqing, improving the teaching quality, and extending Chongqing’s international influence in education, Chongqing Municipal Government has established Mayor’s Scholarship for Foreign Students (shortened as Mayor’s Scholarship). Foreigners who wish to study in Chongqing University are entitled to submit application directly to the International Student Office.

Category
1. First-class scholarship
2. Second-class scholarship

Duration of Scholarship: 1 year

Details of Scholarship
1. First-class scholarship
Undergraduate students & general visiting students: 25,000 RMB
Master degree students & general visiting students: 30,000 RMB
Doctoral candidates & senior visiting students: 35,000 RMB

2. Second-class Scholarship: 8,000-12,000/year (Medicare fee is included)
Undergraduate students & general visiting students: 8,000 RMB
Master degree students & general visiting students: 10,000 RMB
Doctoral candidates & senior visiting students: 12,000 RMB

Notes: 1. The Mayor Scholarship recipient must pay the corresponding tuition fee and accommodation fee before enjoying the Scholarship.
2. The scholarship will be delivered in 10 months with deduction of medical insurance of 600RMB.

Eligibility
1. The applicant must be of non-Chinese citizenship and under the age of 40.
2. The applicant wish to study at least 1 year.
3. The applicant must satisfy other application requirements of Chongqing University for foreign students.
4. The applicant who wishes to apply for senior visiting student must hold the title of associate professorship or above.

How & when to apply

1. The applicant shall submit application materials directly to the International Students Office of Chongqing University by post or email.
2. The application deadline: March 30.

Application Materials
1. Completed application Form for Chongqing Municipal Government Mayor Scholarship
2. Copy of Passport
3. Notarized copies of highest Diploma & Transcript
4. HSK 3 or equivalent Chinese language proficiency certificate for sci. & eng. Programs; HSK 6 or equivalent Chinese language proficiency certificate for liberal arts programs.
5. Study Plan (only for postgraduate programs applicants)
6. Two recommendation letters from relevant professors (only for postgraduate programs applicants)
7. Certificate of Associate professorship or above (only for senior visiting programs applicants)

Please note: For postgraduate programs and visiting programs applicants, application materials are required in triplicate while other applicants are required in duplicate.

 

 

 

Contact Information
Postal Address: International Students Office
Office of International Cooperation & Exchanges
Chongqing University
Shazheng St. 174, Chongqing
400030  P. R. China
Tel: 0086-23-65102964  65111066  65106177
Fax: 0086-23-65106656
Email: admissions@cqu.edu.cn  or  rexgao@cqu.edu.cn  or ychen@cqu.edu.cn

 

V. Chongqing University President Scholarship

Category
1. New Students’ scholarship
2. Excellent academic performance
3. Honored graduates

Details of Scholarship
New students’ scholarship:
Undergraduate 3,000 RMB; Master candidates 5,000 RMB; doctoral candidates 8,000 per year
Excellent academic performance:
Self-supporting students：Undergraduate 3,000 RMB; Master candidates 5,000 RMB; doctoral candidates 8,000 RMB
Full scholarship students: 500 RMB
Honored graduates: certificate & 500 RMB

How & when to apply
The applicant shall submit application materials directly to the International Students Office of Chongqing University.

 

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