CHINA GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIP/ NANJING UNIVERSITY MASTER AND PHD PROGRAM

Background

Chinese Government Scholarship is a scholarship set up by the Chinese government to facilitate students and scholars from all over the world to conduct their study and research in Chinese universities. The scholarship aims to increase the mutual understanding and friendship between people of China and people from the rest of the world and to develop the communication and cooperation between China and the rest of the world in the field of Education, Technology, Culture and Economics. From the year 2008 under approval of the Ministry of Education of China, Nanjing University will start to offer Chinese Government Scholarships to outstanding master or PhD students. Nanjing University is one of the top universities in China under the direct supervision of Ministry Education of China. Nanjing University was founded in the year 1902 and it is well-known for its strong academic portfolio and outstanding professors.

Eligibility Criteria

     - Academic Background: Applicant must have completed a four-year undergraduate degree for master degree pursuer and a
       master degree or equivalent for PhD degree pursuer.
     - Chinese Language: Applicant must be willing to learn Chinese language, if applicable, and receive education in Chinese language.
     - Health: Applicant must be mentally and physically healthy.

Scholarship

Scholarship will be tenable for three years and four years from the date of award for masters' degree and PhD degree, respectively. One-year preparatory education in Chinese language prior to grantees' study of his major will be provided with full scholarship benefits if deemed necessary.

     - Allowance: Grantee will be provided a monthly stipend of RMB 1,700 and RMB 2,000 for masters' degree student and PhD degree
       student, respectively.
     - School Fees: Fees for matriculation and tuition will be paid by the Chinese government.
     - Health Insurance: A health insurance will be provided to the grantee by CSC for the entire duration of his/her scholarship.
     - Accommodation: A free accommodation will be provided to a grantee in the International Dormitory of the University for the entire
       duration of the scholarship.

Deadline: 15 December 2011

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