Nanjing Forestry University Academic Scholarship

I. Purpose of the Funding

These guidelines shall stipulate matters required for Nanjing Forestry University Academic Scholarship for International Students (hereinafter “NASIS”), which will be awarded to outstanding international students so they may be able to focus on their academic study and research, with the aim of promoting the enrolment of international students.

II. Eligible Applicants

International students are defined in this guideline as undergraduates, master degree students, and doctoral degree students, but excluding students receiving full scholarships such as APFNet Scholarship, TSP Scholarship and Jasmine Jiangsu Government Full Scholarship.

III. Award Criteria of Academic Scholarship

1. First-class Scholarship

1) Undergraduate students: Tuition and on-campus accommodation waiver for 2020-2021Academic Year; living allowance 500 RMB/per month (for 10 months)

2) Master students: Tuition and on-campus accommodation waiver for 2020-2021Academic Year; living allowance 1000 RMB/per month (for 10 months)

3) Doctoral students: Tuition and on-campus accommodation waiver for 2020-2021Academic Year; living allowance 1500 RMB/per month (for 10 months)

2. Second-class Scholarship

Tuition Waiver for 2020-2021Academic Year

3. Third-class Scholarship

A bonus of 5,000 RMB per person

4. The Individual Award of Cultural and Sports Activities and Social Work

A bonus of 500 RMB per person

IV. The Quota of the Academic Scholarship

The Academic Scholarship holders are no more than 70% of the total number of eligible international students, including 15% of the first-class, 25% of the second-class and 30% of the third-class. The number of the Individual Award of Cultural and Sports Activities and Social Work should be limited to 10%.

V. Rules for the Evaluation of Academic Scholarships

1. Basic conditions for application:

1) To abide by Chinese laws and regulations and the rules and regulations of school;

2) To abide by social morality and public order, conduct correctly, respect teachers and well with other students;

3) To abide by the regulations of dormitory for international students (including off-campus accommodation);

4) Over one year of study in school (excluding the scope of flexible study), with a correct attitude, hard work and excellent academic performance;

5) To actively participate in various public welfare activities and social practice activities organized by school and colleges;

6) Outstanding performers in academic activities, sports activities, and other aspects;

7) To pass HSK written test Band 4 or oral test intermediate or above.

2. No one shall be awarded in any of the following circumstances:

1) If one or more of the subjects in the previous academic year were absent from the examination or failed in the make-up examination;

2) Postgraduate students who fail to complete the thesis proposal as planned;

3) Those who submit false application documents;

4) Those who leave school but retain their status;

5) Those who leave school or miss classes for unhealthy reasons or seriously violate classroom discipline;

6) Those who violate school rules and regulations and are punished;

7) Those who violate laws and regulations such as residence permit, if the circumstances are serious;

8) Those who fail to pay school fees on time.

VI. Application Procedure

The Scholarship and the Grants for international students are assessed one time every academic year. The applicant must submit the Application Form and supporting documents to the College of International Education before September 15th2020. The validity period of these supporting materials is from September 15th2019 to September 14th2020. At the same time, they are also required to provide the transcripts of the previous academic year, HSK certificate, publications, award certificates and other relevant supporting materials.

VII. Decisions of Eligibility

The Commission for Scholarships of University shall decide who should be the holders this scholarship. The final evaluation results will be released on the website of the College of International Education (http://iec.njfu.edu.cn/engnew/) for one week, after the public announcement, the college will award certificates and scholarships to the winners.

VIII. Rules of Tuition Waiver for International Students

1. The Tuition waiver for the " Jiangsu Government Partial Scholarship" holder refers to the Implementation Measures (Amendment) of the "Jasmine Jiangsu Government Scholarship" of Nanjing Forestry University.

2. For the "Nanjing Municipal Government Scholarship" holder, the tuition fee will be reduced appropriately. In principle, the tuition fee will be reduced by 60%. Under special circumstances, the application will be submitted by the students themselves. The College of International Education will discuss and decide on the basis of specific conditions and submit it to the University level for approval.

IX. Supplementary Provisions

1. Students who fail to apply for scholarship and submit all the documents to College of International Education before September 15th2020 are deemed to be waived of the scholarship qualification.

2. The present Rules have been implemented since April 2019. The former Rules for the Implementation of Scholarship and Grants and Tuition Waiver for international Students of Nanjing Forestry University (revised in 2014) have been abolished. The right to interpret these Rules belongs to the College of International Education of Nanjing Forestry University.