Call for application for APFNet Scholarship Program

Update Time:2025-03-18　　Author:　　Editor:国教院　　View:

OVERVIEW OF NANJING FORESTRY UNIVERSITY

Nanjing Forestry University (NJFU) is a high-level research-oriented university with the advantage of forestry and the guidance of serving the national ecological civilization construction. It has coordinated development of science, engineering, agriculture, liberal arts, management, economics, law and arts. NJFU is one of the "Double First-Class" initiative universities and a class A construction university of the Jiangsu Provincial High-level University Construction Peak Plan, co-administered by the Jiangsu Provincial People's Government, the Ministry of Education and the National Forestry and Grassland Administration. NJFU is one of the first universities in China with the right to grant doctoral and master's degrees. At present, there are 7 post-doctoral mobile stations, 7 first-level doctoral degree authorized subjects, 26 first-level master degree authorized subjects and 19 professional master degree authorized categories. The discipline of Forestry Engineering was selected as the national "double first-class" initiative discipline. There are 2 first-level national key disciplines and 4 second-level national key disciplines. The university adheres to the international development strategy. As one of the earliest forestry colleges in China to recruit foreign students, the university receives more than 600 foreign students to study for degrees or further study every year, and is one of the first colleges and universities to pass the quality certification of studying in China by national institutions of higher Learning. Since the 14th Five-Year Plan, NJFU has established long-term academic research and personnel training cooperation with more than 100 world-class universities and research institutions in more than 20 economies or regions.

ACCOMMODATION

Nanjing Forestry University provides students dormitory for the international students. The Dorm located northwest of campus is a 3-unit building with totally 36 apartments and 144 single rooms. All the apartments in the Dorm are equipped with shared kitchen, shared bathroom, furniture, airconditioner, internet access and other electronic facilities. Please see: https://ieceng.njfu.edu.cn//LIFESERVICES/Accommodation/20210317/i205342.html.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Launched in 2010, APFNet Scholarship Program aims to support capable individuals - either forestry officials or researchers from the Asia-Pacific region in pursuing higher academic degrees in the field of sustainable forest management and rehabilitation, in cooperation with universities and institutions in China and the region. Advanced managerial knowledge, techniques and skills, as well as opportunities to the fields for practice and experience are provided, to improve the ability of those who will drive sustainable forest management and rehabilitation forward for the region.

（1）Fields of Study College Degree Programs Teaching Language

College of Forestry and Grassland，

College of Soil and Water Conservation Forestry English

College of Ecology and Environment Resources and Environment English

（2）Duration

2-year master program, starting from every September

（3）Funding Policy

◼ Tuition Waiver

◼ Free on-campus dormitory

◼ Monthly Stipend

◼ Comprehensive medical insurance

◼ Outpatient medical services, regardless of actual costs

◼ One round-trip international economy class flight tickets from the home economy of the awarded student to and from NJFU（Nanjing City, Jiangsu Province, P.R. China）

APPLICATION ELIGIBILITY

◼ Non-Chinese citizens from developing APFNet member economies including Bangladesh, Cambodia, Fiji, India, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Viet Nam

◼ Age:18 - 40, and in good health condition

◼ The applicant must be a bachelor’s degree holder of relating majors

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

◼ Language requirement: A score of 6.0 or above in IELTS (with no sub-score less than 6), or a score of 79 or above in TOEFL；or provide proof of English-taught program during previous degree

◼ At least 2 years of work experience are prioritized

◼ Female applicants encouraged

◼ The applicant has not been granted scholarships from other Scholarship Committees for the 2025/2026 academic year

APPLICATION

（1）Application Deadline

The applicant must submit the application online with application material mentioned above before May 31, 2025.

（2）Contact Information

◼ Mrs. Zhang Ying

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

◼ Tel: +86-25-85427617

◼ Fax: +86-25-85427617

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

◼ Email: zhangy@njfu.com.cn

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

（3）Documents Required

Documents	Requirement
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), 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 Prepare a study plan with a minimum of 1000 characters or words in English.
Two Recommendation Letters	l Applicant shall submit two recommendation letters in 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 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 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 (the expiration date of the passport shall not be on or before September 2025).
Others	l A Approval letter from the applicant’s employer/organization showing the applicant shall be agreed to come to study at NJFU). l CV, Publication, Awarding Certificates, etc.

（4）Application Procedure and Admission

◼ Find a suitable degree program.

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

◼ Initial document review, Academic review by colleges;

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

◼ The result will be released on our official website (https://ieceng.njfu.edu.cn/) before June 30th，and also will be reported to the APFNet organization in Beijing.

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

（5）Reminder

◼ 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.

◼ 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.

ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE REVIEW

The NJFU are responsible for daily management through providing student guidance and conducting academic performance review. Poor academic performances and severe violation of the school’s management policies would result in disqualification or termination of the scholarship.

（1）Academic performance review of the scholarship students

An awarded student’s academic performance will be reviewed by NJFU at the beginning of the second academic year to determine whether they are qualified to conduct their dissertation for defense.

（2）Disqualification/termination of scholarship

◼ Late registration or absence without written notice in advance to NJFU.

◼ Unapproved change of majors, academic extension, suspension and re-entry.

◼ Drop-out (for any reason).

◼ Other severe violation of management policy by NJFU.

（3）Suspension

◼ Scholarship students who have to suspend their study for health reasons are required to submit a written application to NJFU and enclose relevant medical documents such as examination and diagnosis certificates issued by the hospital.

◼ Scholarship students who are obliged to suspend their studies for health reasons are required to return to their home economy for treatment as soon as possible and are required to cover the cost of resulting travel expenses. Those who wish to keep their scholarship status are required to apply to NJFU and APFNet. With approval of NJFU, this status may be reserved for up to one year and the scholarship and living allowances shall be suspended during the period of leave. Otherwise, the students shall continue their studies at their own expenses upon their return to campus.

◼ Those who suspend their study for non-health reasons shall lose their scholarship status.

（4）Drop-out

◼ Scholarship students who voluntarily plan to terminate their studies are required to apply for approval in written with a letter signed by NJFU and APFNet. The scholarship will be ceased upon the approval.

◼ Upon the approval/notice of the drop-out by NJFU, monthly stipends /allowances will be stopped and amount granted in advance must be returned. NJFU will decide if the travel expenses back home will be borne by the Scholarship Program.

(Editor：国教院)