2022 Chinese Government Scholarship- Sino-U.S. Students Program

In order to consolidate the achievement of high-level cultural exchanges, encourage further cooperation between China and the United States and attract more outstanding American students, Zhongnan University of Economics and Law is entrusted to undertake the enrollment of “Sino-U.S. Students Scholarship” for undergraduate and graduate programs.

I. Eligibility

1. Applicants must be a citizen of United States, and be in good health.

2. Good scientific research ability.

3.Educational background and age limits（before 1st, September, 2022）

(1) Bachelor’s programs: hold a high school diploma or above and be under the age of 25;

(2) Master’s programs: hold a bachelor’s degree or above and be under the age of 35;

(3) Doctoral programs: hold a master’s degree or above and be under the age of 40.

II. Supporting Categories and Duration

1. Supporting Category. This scholarship supports Undergraduate and Graduate students.

2. Duration. This scholarship only supports undergraduate students for 4-5 academic years, master’s students for 2-4 academic years or doctoral students for 4-5 academic years.

III. Applied Major

1. Please check the link for majors’ information: http://ies-en.zuel.edu.cn/2159/list.htm.

2. The language learning program in Chinese language.

IV. Scholarship Coverage

This is a full scholarship which covers

1. Tuition waiver;

2. Campus accommodation;

3. Stipend: Undergraduate student: 2500RMB/month; Master student 3000RMB/month; Doctoral student 3500RMB/month;

4. Foreign Students Comprehensive Medical Insurance.

International travel expenses and other related expenses are NOT included.

V. Application Documents

1. Application Form for Chinese Government Scholarship (Download from CSC Online Application System);

2. Copy of Passport Home Page: The applicant shall submit a clear scanned copy of his/her ordinary passport that expires after March 1st, 2023. If the validity of the current passport does not meet the requirement, please apply for a new passport before submitting the application;

3. Notarized highest diploma: Prospective diploma winners must submit official proof of student status by their current school. Documents in languages other than Chinese or English must be attached with notarized Chinese or English translations;

4. Academic transcripts: Transcripts in languages other than Chinese or English must be attached with notarized Chinese or English translations;

5. A Study Plan or Research Proposal in Chinese or English. The content should include application reasons, family financial condition, education and work experience, personal award and strong points, etc. At least 800 words;

6. Recommendation letters: Applicants for graduate programs must submit two letters of recommendation in Chinese or English from professors or associate professors(signature and contact information are necessary);

7. Language qualification certificate: For Chinese-taught programs: Applicants for bachelor’s degree must submit HSK level 3 certificate and applicants for master’s degree and doctorate must submit HSK level 4 certificate;

8. Foreigner Physical Examination Form: The physical examinations must cover all the items listed in the Foreigner Physical Examination Form. Incomplete records or those without the signature of the attending physician, the official stamp of the hospital or a sealed photograph of the applicants are invalid. Please select the appropriate time to take physical examination as the result is valid for only 6 months.(Please log in http://ies-en.zuel.edu.cn/2018/0104/c2226a184470/page.htm to download) ;

9. Non-criminal record report. The applicant shall submit a valid certificate of Non-Criminal Record issued by the local public security authority, usually issued within 6 months prior to the submission date of the application;

10. Other additional documents (e.g. certificate of work or internship, award and publications).

11. Self-introduction video. Contents include :(1) Self-introduction; (2) Understanding of China; (3) Study plan in China. Formats: AVI, Move, MP4. The file should be within 50Mb and less than 120 seconds in length according to the teaching language of the applied major.

Note:

1. All uploaded supporting documents must be clear, authentic and valid. Applicants are recommended to use professional devices to scan the relevant documents. Applicants will be responsible for any consequences caused by unclear or unidentifiable uploaded materials;

2. ZUEL does Not accept any hard-copy application documents;

3. Admission documents will be sent to the permanent address written on the application form. Please ensure that the contact information is valid and accurate. The mailing address with P. O. Box is NOT accepted;

4. Please bring the originals of all the above-mentioned documents when registering. Those who provide a prospective diploma certificate must bring the original official graduation certificate for verification;

5. Please contact ZUEL directly, ZUEL does Not entrust any individual or agent for enrollment.

VI. Admission Procedure

1. Log in CSC Online Application System (https://studyinchina.csc.edu.cn/#/login) and complete the application form (Choose Type B, fill in the ZUEL agency code 10520).

2. Log in the International Student Online Service System of ZUEL (http://iesmis.zuel.edu.cn/member/login.do), fill in the application information and pay the application fee before the deadline. The application fee is RMB 500, and the payment method is remittance; once the application fee is paid, it will not be refunded. After the application fee is paid successfully, applicants need to upload the certificate of remittance as an attachment in the application system, and then submit the application materials.

VII. Application deadline

15th, April 2022

VIII. Admission and Notification

1. ZUEL will review all the application documents;

2. CSC will review the eligibility and qualifications of candidates nominated by ZUEL, and decide on the final list of scholarship winners;

3. ZUEL will inform and send the admission documents (Admission Letter and Visa Application Form for Study in China (JW201)) to scholarship recipients.

IX. Others

1. The result of 2022 Chinese Government Scholarship-Sino-U.S. Students Program will be announced on the website of International Education School (http://ies.zuel.edu.cn/main.htm). The official WeChat account will also release the results. Please keep following the updates of the website and the WeChat account as well;

2. Scholarship recipients should go through the registration procedures on the date stipulated by the university. Those who fail to register after the deadline without approval will be regarded as giving up their student status automatically, and their scholarship qualification will be automatically canceled and recorded in the admissions integrity record of ZUEL;

3. Scholarship recipients MUST participate in an annual scholarship evaluation. Scholarship holders who fail to meet the requirements will have their scholarship canceled;

Reminder: Affected by the global pandemic, if international students cannot arrive at our university in the fall semester of 2022, we will still offer online teaching, and the timetable will be arranged in Beijing time. Applicants should consider it carefully according to this situation before applying.

X. Contact Information

Address: International Education School, Zhongnan University of Economics and Law 182# Nanhu Avenue, East Lake High-tech Development Zone, Wuhan, Hubei Province P. R. China, 430073

Contact person: Mr. Chen and Ms. Zhu

Tel: 0086-27-88387760

E-mail: admissions@zuel.edu.cn (Email is recommended as a priority.)

Website: http://ies.zuel.edu.cn

(Update: November 2021)