Shaanxi Normal University International Student Scholarship

Overview

This scholarship supports outstanding international postgraduate students at Shaanxi Normal University. Most programmes are Chinese-taught; two English-taught PhD programmes are available: Computer Software and Technology, and Curriculum and Teaching Theory.

Coverage

Master’s Tuition-Free Scholarship (10 seats): full tuition waiver, free accommodation, and free medical insurance. Master’s Outstanding Student Scholarship (unlimited seats): 50% tuition waiver and 50% accommodation fee waiver. PhD Full Scholarship (10 seats): full tuition waiver, free accommodation, free medical insurance, and a monthly allowance of CNY 1,700. PhD Tuition-Free Scholarship (10 seats): full tuition waiver, free accommodation, and free medical insurance. PhD Outstanding Student Scholarship (unlimited seats): 50% tuition waiver and 50% accommodation fee waiver. Students requiring one year of Chinese language training must pass either HSK or Shaanxi Normal University’s designated Chinese exam after that year. Those who fail may continue their major studies for one additional year; failure in the second attempt results in termination as a non-degree student.

Eligibility

Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens in good health. Master’s applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree and be under 35 years old. PhD applicants must hold a master’s degree and be under 40 years old. Most programmes require Chinese proficiency; exceptions are the two English-taught PhD programmes.

Application

Applications are open from 1 January to 20 May. Applicants must complete the online form at https://snnu.17gz.org/, print it, and post two bound hard-copy sets to the International Students Office by 20 May. Documents are not returned.

Documents

• Application Form for SNNU International Student Scholarship (online + printed hard copy) • Notarised photocopy of highest diploma (or proof of current enrolment / expected graduation) • Academic transcripts • Study plan or research proposal (minimum 1,500 words) • Two recommendation letters from professors or associate professors • Photocopy of passport photo page • Photocopy of Foreigner Physical Examination Form (valid for six months; original must be retained) All documents must be bound top-left in order a–g; two identical sets required.

Contact

International Students Office, Shaanxi Normal University P.O. Box 2, No. 199 South Chang’an Road, Xi’an, Shaanxi 710062, China Contact: Ms Li · Tel: +86-29-85303761 · Fax: +86-29-85303653 · Email: [email protected]

Eligibility

Student Categories

Benefits

• •Master’s tuition-free (10 seats): full tuition + accommodation + medical insurance
• •Master’s outstanding (unlimited): 50% tuition + 50% accommodation
• •PhD full (10 seats): full tuition + accommodation + medical insurance + CNY 1,700/month
• •PhD tuition-free (10 seats): full tuition + accommodation + medical insurance
• •PhD outstanding (unlimited): 50% tuition + 50% accommodation

Required Documents

• •a. Application Form for Shaanxi Normal University International Student
• •Scholarship （ written in Chinese or
• •English ）
• •Ensure you have both
• •submitted it online and printed the hard copy.
• •b. Notarized highest diploma
• •(photocopy)
• •Prospective diploma winners
• •must submit official document issued by your current school to prove your
• •current student status or expected graduation date.
• •Documents in languages other
• •than Chinese or English must be attached with notarized Chinese or English
• •translations.
• •c. Academic transcripts
• •(written in Chinese or English)
• •Transcripts in languages
• •other than Chinese or English must be attached with notarized Chinese or
• •English translations.
• •d. A Study Plan or Research
• •Proposal (written in Chinese or English)
• •This should be a minimum of
• •e. Two Recommendation Letters
• •Applicants must submit two
• •recommendation letters signed by professor or associate professor.