I. Introduction
The Chinese Government Scholarship- University Program is aimed at promoting Chinese higher education brand on an international basis. Xiamen University is one of the prestigious universities designated to directly recruit international students to study in degree programs under this scholarship scheme.
II. Eligibility
1. Applicants must meet the requirements of the repective programs they are applying for.
2. Educational background and age limits (as of September of the academic year):
(1) Bachelor's Programs: be an academically excellent holder of high school diploma or its equivalent under the age of 25;
(2) Master's Programs: be an academically excellent holder of a Bachelor's degree or its equivalent under the age of 35;
(3) Doctoral Programs: be an academically excellent holder of a Master's degree or its equivalent under the age of 40;
3. Chinese Government Scholarship awardees are not allowed to accept any other scholarships (except one-time bonuses) sponsored by Chinese governments of different levels, as well as the admission colleges and universities at the same time. Otherwise, the Chinese Government Scholarship's qualification will be cancelled and students must refund the received scholarship funding. For those who deliberately conceal their funding, the scholarship qualification will be cancelled and students are not allowed to apply for Chinese Government Scholarship within three years.
III. Academic Program:
Pending approval from China Scholarship Council. Usually the scholarship is limited to part of the XMU academic programs of the year approved by China Scholarship Council, mainly in master and doctoral levels.
Chinese-Medium Bachelor's Programs:
https://admissions.xmu.edu.cn/Programs/Chinese_Medium_Bachelor_s.htm
Chinese-Medium Master's Programs:
https://admissions.xmu.edu.cn/Programs/Chinese_Medium_Master_s.htm
English-Medium Master's Programs:
https://admissions.xmu.edu.cn/Programs/English_Medium_Master_s.htm
Chinese-Medium Doctoral Programs:
https://admissions.xmu.edu.cn/Programs/Chinese_Medium_Doctoral.htm
English-Medium Doctoral Programs:
https://admissions.xmu.edu.cn/Programs/English_Medium_Doctoral.htm
IV. Duration of Scholarships
1. Bachelor's Programs: 4 or 5 years
2. Master's programs: 2 or 3 years;
3. Doctoral programs: 4 years.
Note:
Scholarship recipients shall participate in the annual review in accordance with the relevant management regulations of the scholarships. Those who pass the review can continue to apply for or enjoy the scholarships in the next academic year. Those who fail the review will be suspended or disqualified from the scholarships. The specific regulations and methods of the annual review shall be subject to the latest notice issued in the current year.
V. Scholarships Quota
Around 50. Pending approval from China Scholarship Council.
VI. Scholarships Coverage
1. Tuition fees;
2. Free university dormitory or accommodation subsidy;
3. Stipend:
Undergraduates: CNY 2,500 per month;
Master's students: CNY 3,000 per month;
Doctoral students: CNY 3,500 per month.
4. Comprehensive medical insurance: CNY 800 per person per year
VII. Application Period
Dec. 1, 2024 to Feb. 15, 2025
VIII.Application Procedures
Application for the Scholarships will be considered only after the applicant has been admitted to the XMU academic programs approved by China Scholarship Council.