2021 Nanjing Forestry University Scholarship for Incoming Freshmen

Since 2018, Nanjing Forestry University has established  The Nanjing Forestry University Scholarship for Incoming Freshmen(NJFUS),  in order to encourage excellent international students to study in Nanjing Forestry University. This endeavor contributes to promoting the internationalization of the university higher education. The NJFUS is used to sponsor those international students who are currently applying for admission or pursuing degrees in NJFU.

1、 SUPPORTING CATEGORY

NJFUS supports Undergraduate students, Master’s students and Doctoral students.

2、 SUPPORTING DURATION

The duration of the scholarship is no more than 1 academic year. Whether the students will receive the academic scholarship in the next academic year is based on their annual academic achievements or comprehensive performance.

3、SCHOLARSHIP COVERAGE

Note: (1) Tuition wavier, but students still must undertake the book fees and internship fees.

     (2) If students live off campus, the university will provide monthly accommodation subsidy: Undergraduate students: CNY 700 per month；Master’s students: CNY 700 per month; Doctoral students: CNY 1000 per month.

4、CRITERIA & ELIGIBILITY

(1) Applicants should be non-Chinese citizens and be in good health. 

(2) Applicants must have a good academic record.

(3) Education background and age limit:

-Applicants for undergraduate program must have senior high school diploma with good academic performance and between the ages of 18 and 28.
-Applicants for master’s degree programs must have a bachelor’s degree and be under the age of 35. 

-Applicants for doctoral degree programs must have a master’s degree and be under the age of 40. 
(4) Applicants should have a good command of English or Chinese and have ability to take course in English or Chinese.

(5) Applicants cannot be recipients of other scholarships offered by Chinese government, local governments or other organizations simultaneously.

(6) According to the relevant regulations of Chinese Ministry of Education, former residents of mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan who have emigrated to other countries and are applying as international students, must present valid passport or citizenship documents dating from before April 30, 2017 and proof of residence abroad for at least 2 years from April 30, 2017 to April 30 2021(9 months of residence abroad per year may be considered as one year).

(7) According to the relevant regulations of Chinese Ministry of Education, applicants whose both or one of parents is a Chinese citizen and has settled abroad, having foreign nationality at birth, not having Chinese nationality, when applying as international students, must present valid passport or citizenship documents dating from before April 30,2017, along with proof of residence broad for at least 2 years from April 30, 2017 to April 30, 2021(9 months of residence abroad per year may be considered as one year).

5、APPLICATION PROCEDURE

(1) Go on the website: https://njfu.17gz.org/ .

(2) Upload the photo and fill in the Application Form.

(3) Print the Application Form, sign it, and then mail it with notarized copies of the relevant documents to the College of International Education of Nanjing Forestry University (Mailing Address: Please find it in Contact); and send e-copies of relevant original documents to zhangy@njfu.com.cn.

6、APPLICATION DOCUMENTS

The applicants must fill in and submit the following documents truly, correctly and completely:

(1) Two Recommendation Letters （written in Chinese or English）;

Applicants for the graduate programs must submit two recommendation letters signed by a professor or an associate professor.

(2) Notarized highest diploma;

Prospective diploma recipients 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.

(3) Academic transcripts （written in Chinese or English）

Transcripts in languages other than Chinese or English must be attached with notarized Chinese or English translations.

(4) A Study Plan or Research Proposal （written in Chinese or English）;

This should be a minimum of 800 words for undergraduate students, 1000 words for master’s students, and 2000 words for doctoral students.

(5) Copy of passport

(6) Copy of HSK-4 certificate or above (For Chinese-taught programs)

Copy of IELTS 6.0 or above or TOEFL 80 or above or English Medium Instruction (non-English speaking countries, for English-taught programs )

(7) Bank Statement.

(8) Medical Report (Notarized English or Chinese translation).

(9) Certificate of Non-criminal record (Notarized English or Chinese translation).

(10) Applicants(i)whose both or one of parents is a Chinese citizen and has settled abroad, having foreign nationality at birth, not having Chinese nationality, or (ii) who formerly were residents of mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan and have emigrated to other countries, should present: Valid passport or citizenship documents dating from before April 30, 2017; Birth certificate and nationality proof of both parents at the time of applicant’s birth, including proof of their permanent residency abroad; Proof of cancellation of Chinese Nationality (required for applicants(ii));Proof of residence abroad for at least 2 years from April 30, 2017 to April 30, 2021 (9 months of residence abroad per year may be considered as one year).

7、APPLICATION DEADLINE

   Before May 31^st  2021

8、ADMISSION

(1) The Review Panel from Nanjing Forestry University will review the application package and decide the nominated candidates.

(2) The result will be released on our official website (http://iec.njfu.edu.cn/engnew/) before June 30^th.

(3) The admission package, including the Admission Notice, the Visa Application Form for Studying in China (JW202) will be mailed to the enrolled students before July 31^st .

9、REGISTRATION
（1）Scholarship students must register within the set time with original Admission Notice.

（2）Scholarship students who are unable to register on time must obtain permission from the College of International Education of NJFU. Those who fail to register without the prior consent from NJFU will be considered as voluntarily giving up the scholarship and the scholarship will be automatically terminated. Cost generated by students’ early arrivals should be covered by students themselves.

10、ANNUAL ASSESSMENT

Nanjing Forestry University will make a yearly review on the scholarship students’ performances. If the scholarship students violate the law of China or regulations of NJFU, or the rules of NJFUS, the scholarship will be terminated.

11、CONTACT

CollegeofInternationalEducation

NanjingForestryUniversity

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

Postcode: 210037

Tel.: +86-25-85427617

Fax: +86-25-85427617

Email: zhangy@njfu.com.cn, yuqiuping03@njfu.edu.cn 

Website: http://eng.njfu.edu.cn/，http://iec.njfu.edu.cn/engnew/