2026/2027 NJFU CSC Silk Road Program—Cultivation of High-Level Innovative Talents in Green Materials and Intelligent Construction

Update Time:2026-04-30　　Author:　　Editor:国教院　　View:

I. Program Description

The Chinese Government Scholarship- “Silk Road” Program is a full-time, full scholarship program funded by the Chinese government for the enrollment of outstanding international students from Belt and Road Countries for studies at Nanjing Forestry University (NJFU) commencing in Academic Year 2026-2027.

Leveraging our university’s interdisciplinary strengths in forestry engineering and green development, this program responds to the practical demand for green materials and intelligent construction technologies in Belt and Road countries. It focuses on cultivating high-level talents with a global vision, strong engineering competence, and capabilities in scientific research and innovation. Upon graduation, students can engage in scientific research, design, technical management, and education in fields such as civil engineering, green building materials, high-value utilization of forest resources, and sustainable infrastructure construction, thereby providing talent support for the green development and engineering construction of Belt and Road countries.

II. Program Category

Type B, School Code: 10298.

III. Available Programs, Majors and Countries

Programs: Master program, Doctoral program

Majors:

Major Code	Major	Teaching Language	Master	PhD
080200	Mechanical Engineering	Chinese/English	√	√
080500	Materials Science and Engineering	Chinese/English	√
081400	Civil Engineering	Chinese/English		√
081200	Computer Science and Technology	Chinese/English	√

Countries: Pakistan, Ghana, Malaysia, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Cameroon, Nigeria, Laos, Thailand, Russia

Notes: Only applicants from the above-listed source countries and the specified majors are eligible for admission; Applicants shall select the corresponding research direction reasonably based on their research interests and academic background.

IV. Funding Policy

n Tuition Waiver

n On-campus Accommodation Fee Waived.

n Monthly Stipend: CNY 3,000 per month for Master students; CNY 3,500 per month for Doctoral students.

n Comprehensive medical insurance: CNY 800 per year.

(Please visit http://www.csc.edu.cn/studyinchina or http://www.campuschina.org and refer to Comprehensive Insurance & Protection Scheme for Foreigners Staying in China for insurance policy)

n International travel expenses are borne by the students themselves.

V. Application Eligibility

n The applicant must be a citizen of a country other than the People's Republic of China, and must hold a valid ID certificate.

n The applicant for a Master’s program must be a bachelor’s degree holder of relating majors. The applicant for a PhD program must be a master’s degree holder of relating majors.

n The applicant must have excellent academic performance, and meets the requirements of the applied major.

n The applicant must be in good mental and physical health. The applicant must be no more than 35 when applying for a Master’s program. The applicant must be no more than 40 when applying for a PhD program.

n Language requirement

Chinese-taught Programs: A score of 200 or above in HSK 4 (with no sub-score less than 60)

English-taught Programs: A score of 6.0 or above in IELTS (with no sub-score less than 6), or a score of 80 or above in TOEFL；a score of 100 or above in Duolingo; or provide proof of English-taught program during previous degree. Native English speakers do not need to submit the English Proficiency Certificate

n The applicant has submitted a complete set of materials.

n The applicant has not been granted scholarships from other Scholarship Committees for the 2026/2027 academic year.

VI. Documents Required

Documents	Requirement
Application Form	l Chinese Government Scholarship Application Form (online)
Notarized Certificate of Highest Degree/Diploma Achieved	l Prospective diploma recipients must submit official proof of student status issued by their current school. l Documents in languages other than Chinese or English must be attached with notarized Chinese or English translations.
Notarized Academic Transcripts(from the undergraduate program onwards)	l Copies of academic records from first to last semester during the undergraduate, master (if any), and doctoral programs (if any) shall be provided. These transcripts shall be issued and sealed by the attending university's academic affairs office, graduate school, or management department. l Transcripts can be in Chinese or English, but must be attached with notarized English translations if they are in foreign languages other than English.
A Study Plan/Proposal	l Must be a minimum of 1000 characters or words for a Master’s program; and a minimum of 1200 characters or words for a PhD program in Chinese/English. l Shall be signed by the applicant’s Chinese provisional supervisor.
Two Recommendation Letters	l Applicant shall submit two recommendation letters in Chinese or English from two professors or associate professors. l These letters shall describe the applicant’s objectives of learning in China, comprehensive abilities, and evaluation of future growth, etc..
Acceptance Letter from a NJFU Supervisor	l The acceptance letter must be signed and approved by the master/doctoral supervisor of the discipline, otherwise it will be invalid.
Copy of Valid Language Certificate	l Applicant shall submit a clear scanned copy of the Language Certificate of HSK 4 or above, IELTS, TOEFL, or other English Proficiency Certificate.
Non-criminal Record Report	l Applicant shall submit a valid certificate of Non-Criminal Record issued by the local public security authority, usually issued within 6 months prior to the submission date of the application.
Photocopy of the Foreigner Physical Examination Form	l Applicant must submit a photocopy of Foreigner Physical Examination Form designed by the Chinese quarantine authority and completed in English (the original copy should be kept by the applicant). l The physical examinations must cover all the items listed in the Foreigner Physical Examination Form. l Incomplete records or records without a sealed photograph of the applicants, the signature of the attending physician, or the official stamp of the hospital are invalid. l The results of the physical examination are valid for only 6 months.
Copy of Passport Information Page and Relevant Residence Documents	l Applicant shall submit a clear scanned copy of the information page of passport with a validity period of more than 12 months. l Applicant under the age of 18 shall submit the legal documents of his/her legal guardians in China.
Others	l CV, Publication, Personal Work, Awarding Certificates, etc.

VII. Application Procedure

n Find a suitable degree program.

n Find a relevant supervisor to provide provisional acceptance letter.

n log in the CSC System at http://www.campuschina.org (Type: B; School Code: 10298), fill in the Chinese Government Scholarship Application Form online, and submit the required application documents.

n Register and apply in NJFU online application system: https://njfu.17gz.org/;

Pay the application fee: CNY 400. While transferring application fee to NJFU's bank account, please indicate your name, application number and passport number on bank note's remark area and upload the receipt to online application system. The application fee is NON-REFUNDABLE once remitted.

n Initial document review, Academic review by colleges;

n The final admission list will be released on the website of college of International Education, Nanjing Forestry University.

n The admission notices and relevant documents will be downloaded via CSC system(http://www.campuschina.org) for the successful applicants.

VIII. Application Deadline

May 20, 2026.

IX. Reminder

n Upload supporting documents must be clear, authentic and valid. Applicants are recommended to use a professional device to scan the relevant documents. Applicants shall bear the consequences caused by unclear or unidentifiable uploaded materials.

n During the application process, please pay close attention to the application system information and contact email. Applicants shall bear the consequences caused by failure to reply or submit materials in time as required.

X. Contact

n Admission Office, College of International Education, Nanjing Forestry University

n Tel: +86-25-85427617

n Fax: +86-25-85427617

n Address: No. 159, Longpan Road, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, 210037, P.R. of China

n Email: zhangy@njfu.com.cn

n Website: https://eng.njfu.edu.cn/, https://ieceng.njfu.edu.cn/

(Editor：国教院)