Zhejiang University Scholarship 2023 for International Students in China

Zhejiang University Scholarship invites the applications of students wanting to pursue a Master’s or Doctoral degree. It is meant for international students who want to pursue their studies in China. There are two types of Zhejiang University Scholarship i.e, fully funded and partially funded scholarships. Students can go through the eligibility criteria and accordingly apply for this scholarship by filling out an online application form. 

To know more details about Zhejiang University Scholarship, keep on reading further! 

Name of the Scholarship	Zhejiang University Scholarship
Number of Scholarships	2
Amount Provided	Type A scholarship includes – Tuition waiver, free accommodation on campus, comprehensive medical insurance, a stipend, and a benefits plan for international students.  Type B scholarship includes – Benefit plan for international students in China, a stipend, free-of-cost accommodation on campus, and comprehensive medical insurance.
Deadline	Expected on May 2023
Age Limit	Masters – 30 years Doctoral – 40 years
Application Mode	Online
Nationality	International students
Official Website	http://iczu.zju.edu.cn

About Zhejiang University Scholarship 

Zhejiang University Scholarship is a fully funded grant provided by the Chinese government to international students. It invites applications from non-Chinese students who are in need of financial aid to pursue their higher education in China. 

Hangzhou is home to Zhejiang University (ZJU), which was founded in 1897. It is the most respected university in China. The institution offers 300 postgraduate degree programs and 140 bachelor’s degree programs. The institution is now ranked 38th in the world.

Award Details 

The students selected for the Zhejiang University Scholarship award will be rewarded an amount of CNY 2,000 (INR 23,000) and the student pursuing a Master’s degree will be rewarded with a grant of CNY 1,700 (INR 20,000). Students who are going for Doctoral programmes will get a scholarship for the duration of 3-4 academic years whereas, for Master’s degree students, the scholarship amount will be available for 2-3 academic years. 

The Zhejiang University Scholarship provides students with monthly allowances. Applicants who have applied before the 15th will receive the full amount whereas students who have applied after that will be awarded a partial amount. 

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Eligibility 

• The Zhejiang University Scholarship is open to applicants who are outside of China. 
• Candidates should have a solid academic record and a significant capacity for scientific research in order to be considered for the scholarship. 
• Candidates who are currently receiving other scholarships are not eligible for this scholarship. 
• Students applying for this scholarship must also be in good health. 
• The applicant for a master’s degree must be under 35 years old and hold a bachelor’s degree.
• The applicant for a doctoral degree should not be more than 40 years old and must have a master’s degree.

Application Process 

Following are the general steps to apply for a CSC scholarship. In order to apply for this scholarship, students must go through the following procedure:

1. Application Period –  Each year, between January and April, applications are accepted for the CSC Scholarship. Various institutions or colleges set different deadlines. Students should check the deadline of the university they want to apply to in order to avoid any lapses.
2. Students applying for the CSC scholarship must first fill out an online application form (either in English or Chinese). With the CSC portal, students can apply to 3 universities. 
3. While filling out the application form students will be asked to choose the type of scholarship (A, B, or C) they want to apply to, which is categorized according to the amount of funding. 
4. Once the student fills out the details in the application form they then will have to attach the PDF of the required documents.
5. After a candidate has completed the application form for the CSC scholarship, he/she must download it for future reference.
6. Students then need to select Chinese universities and courses of their choice.
7. They then need to check if the universities of their choice require another application form to be filled out along with the CSC scholarship form. 
8. If the university requires another form, then fill out this application form and attach the CSC scholarship form with it. 
9. Prepare the sets of documents and post them to the university address.
10. The results of the scholarship will be available around mid-July. 

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Documents Required

Following are the documents required while applying for the Zhejiang University Scholarship-

1. Academic Transcripts 
2. Two letters of recommendation in Chinese or English.
3. Remittance receipt of the application fee (RMB 400 yuan)
4. Photocopy of passport
5.  Photocopies of language (Chinese or English) proficiency certificates. 
6. Highest degree certificates. 
7. Zhejiang University Scholarship application form pasted with a recent photograph. 
8. Zhejiang University admission application form pasted with a recent photograph. 
9. A personal statement either in Chinese or in English language stating your study proposal, qualifications and work experience, and reasons for applying for the scholarship. 

List of Available Programs under Zhejiang University Scholarship 

Zhejiang University Scholarship is available for students who wish to apply for either a Master’s or Doctoral degree. Following are the study fields that the university is offering:

Master’s Degree Programs (2-3 years)

1. Faculty of Social Science 
2. Faculty of Engineering 
3. Faculty of Science 
4. Faculty of Humanities 
5. Faculty of Life Science, Agriculture and Environment
6. Faculty of Information 
7. Faculty of Medicine 

Doctoral Degree Programs (3-4 years)

1. Faculty of Information 
2. Faculty of Engineering 
3. Faculty of Science 
4. Faculty of Humanities 
5. Faculty of Life Science, Agriculture and Environment
6. Faculty of Information 
7. Faculty of Medicine 

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