Chinese Government Scholarship—Silk Road Scholarship Program

(2018/19 Program Guide)

Chinese Government Scholarship--Silk Road Scholarship Programis established by the Ministry of Education of China (hereinafter referred to as MOE), aiming to promote people to people bond, provide talents support and achieve mutual development. This scholarship programtargets at students from countries along the Belt and Road. The enrollment is directly managed by a part of Chinese higher institutions. MOE entrusts China Scholarship Council (hereinafter referred to as CSC) to keep the enrollment record and carry out the routine management.

Please be noted that Silk Road Programis only open for Belt and Road countries.The scholarship coverage and the application procedure of this scholarship program is totally the same as Chinese Government Scholarship—Chinese University Program (CGS—CUP). Students can only apply for one program and cannot change the program type by themselves.

Program Introduction

Master's Program：Students are required to complete all courses and the designated number of credits. After completing a master'sthesis and dissertation, successful graduates will receive a graduation certificate and a Master’s degree according to the regulations of the Degree Committee. Only full-time courses are offered.

Doctoral Program:Students are required to complete all courses, fulfill the designated number of credits, conduct research, and complete a doctoral thesis and dissertation. Successful graduates will receive a graduation certificate for their doctoral degree according to the regulations of the Degree Committee. Only full-time courses are offered.

Categories of Applicants and Duration of Scholarship

Note:

1. Most of courses will be taught in Chinese. Scholarship students are required to take one-year remedial Chinese language course and pass the examinations prior to the major study if their Chinese language level is not qualified. If students take one-year Chinese language course, the duration of the scholarship will be extended for one year.

2. Some courses are taught in English according to the major’s study schedule.

3. Duration for scholarship specified at the time of admission can NOT be extended.

Departments and majors for Postgraduate Program

Master's Program:http://iec.cug.edu.cn/qtlmen/show/1233.aspx

Doctoral Program:http://iec.cug.edu.cn/qtlmen/show/1233.aspx

Note:

Please visit the website to choose your correct major based on your education background. Please contact directly with the supervisor whom you want to follow and acquire the acceptance letter from them. The acceptance letter is just an additional material, which can help yourget admission qualificationbutit will not guarantee your chance in getting the scholarship.

Application Eligibility

Master's Program：Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens with a valid passport, be in good health, under the age of 35 and have been awarded a bachelor’s degree.

Doctoral Program:Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens with a valid passport, be in good health, under the age of 40 and have been awarded a master’s degree.

Application Period

Jan 1^st-April 1^stCSC online application, April 15th (paper documents deadline)

Please visithttp://iec.cug.edu.cnfor the latest information. Please make sure that you will mail application documents within the set period. Applicants for the Chinese Government Scholarships should complete the online application and send the hardcopies of application documents to the designated address before April 15, 2018 (accepted by postage stamp). Please mark “postgraduate application material” on the envelope.

Details of the Scholarship

Full scholarship:

Free tuition fee,

Free Accommodation on campus;

Comprehensive Medical Insurance and

Monthly living allowance:

Master degree students: CNY 3,000 Yuan

Doctoral degree students: CNY3,500 Yuan

Application Procedure and Materials

The applicants must fill in and provide the following materials truly and correctly (one copy).

1. Application Form for Chinese Government Scholarship with personal signature (printed by CSC), filled in Chinese or in English. It can be downloaded from CSC website (http://www.csc.edu.cn/laihua).

2. Highest diploma (notarized photocopy). If applicants are university students or already employed, they shall also provide studying certificates or employment documents. Documents in languages other than Chinese or English must be attached with notarized translations in Chinese or English.

3. Academic transcripts (notarized photocopy). Transcripts in languages other than Chinese or English must be attached with notarized translations in Chinese or English.

5. A study or research plan in Chinese or in English (no less than 800 words).

6. Two letters of recommendation in Chinese or English by professors or associate professors.

7. Photocopy of Foreigner Physical Examination Form (printed by Chinese quarantine authority and only for those whose period of studies in China lasts up to six months) filled in English.

8. Valid HSK Certificate or TOFEL/IELTS English Proficiency Certificate (Priorities will be given to applicants with language proficiency in Chinese or English,non-native English-speaking applicants who apply English-taught programs must submit TOFEL/IELTS certificate)

9. Other additional documents (e.g.: acceptance by CUG professors, award certificates, papers, publications)

The above materials should be stapled together on top left corner, directly mail it off to Admissions office of China University of Geosciences byAPRIL 15, 2018.No application documents will be returned.

Approval and Notification

1. China University of Geosciences will review the application materials and decide on the list of accepted students at the end of April.

2. China University of Geosciences is supposed to send photocopies of the application materials to CSC for further confirmation.

3. The Final List of Accepted Students will be announced on the Website in the early July. Admission Notice and JW201 for Visa Application will be mailed later on. Applicants should log in the website (http://iec.cug.edu.cn) in time to check for the result.

Contact

Tel: 0086-27-67883283 67884939

E-mail: overseas@cug.edu.cn

Fax: 0086-27-87515872

Web: http:// iec.cug.edu.cn

Address: Room211/215, Dangui Building, Lumo Road 388,Hongshan District, Wuhan City(Post Code:430074)

邮寄地址：湖北省武汉市洪山区鲁磨路388号中国地质大学东区国际教育学院211/215室（430074）

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