Xiamen University Chen Jiageng Scholarship

Overview

Established in honour of Chen Jiageng, the patriotic overseas Chinese leader who founded Xiamen University in 1921, this scholarship aims to attract outstanding students from countries along the Maritime Silk Road.

Coverage/Benefits

Funding includes tuition, accommodation, living expenses, and health insurance. Annual amounts are RMB 50,000 for undergraduates, RMB 60,000 for master’s students, and RMB 70,000 for doctoral students.

Eligibility

Applicants must hold valid passports from Belt and Road countries, be in good health, support the One-China principle, and abide by Chinese laws. Age limits are ≤30 for bachelor’s, ≤35 for master’s, and ≤40 for doctoral applicants. Applicants who have received other scholarships are ineligible.

Application

Applications are accepted from 1 February to 10 May annually. Applicants must first apply for admission to Xiamen University and then submit the Chen Jiageng Scholarship application form and supporting documents by post to the Admissions Office.

Documents

Required documents include the Chen Jiageng Scholarship application form, Xiamen University admission application form, proof of Chinese descent (for eligible applicants), and the Foreigner’s Physical Examination Record. Additional programme-specific documents include academic certificates, transcripts, letters of recommendation, study or research plans, and language proficiency certificates.

Contact

Admissions Office, Xiamen University, 422 Siming South Road, Siming District, Xiamen City, Fujian Province, China. Zip code: 361005. Tel: +86 (0)592 2184792.

Eligibility

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Benefits

• •Tuition
• •Accommodation
• •Living allowance
• •Health insurance