To all academic schools:
In accordance with the arrangements for selecting recipients of the 2026 Zhejiang Provincial Government Scholarship for International Students (hereinafter referred to as the "Scholarship"), we hereby notify all academic schools of the following matters concerning the selection of Scholarship recipients at the University:
I. Scholarship Quota
7 Type A scholarships are available to master's degree students and 17 Type B scholarships to undergraduate students in this selection round.
II. Eligibility Requirements
(1) Basic Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must be foreign nationals holding valid foreign passports, have a friendly attitude toward China, and be in good health.
Applicants must demonstrate good conduct and a positive attitude, and must have no record of violating University rules or Chinese laws and regulations.
Applicants must be diligent in their studies, demonstrate good academic performance, and have no failed courses.
Applicants must have no unexcused absences from class and no outstanding fees.
Applicants must not be studying beyond the standard duration of their programs. Students whose graduation has been deferred or who are currently studying under an approved extension are not eligible to apply.
Applicants must be currently enrolled and attending Shaoxing University. Students admitted in 2026 are not eligible for this selection round.
Applicants for Type A scholarships shall be under 35 years of age; applicants for Type B scholarships shall be under 30 years of age.
Applicants must not be receiving a Chinese Government Scholarship or any other scholarship concurrently.
(2) Selection Criteria
Applicants for Chinese-taught programs must have attained HSK Level 4 or above. For English-taught programs, applicants with HSK Level 3 or above shall be given priority where other qualifications are equal.
Applicants whose academic performance ranks within the top 50% of their class in the previous academic year shall be given priority.
Applicants who have published academic papers shall be given priority where other qualifications are equal.
Applicants who have received honors in academic, arts, or sports competitions shall be given priority where other qualifications are equal.
Applicants who actively participate in University-organized activities shall be given priority where other qualifications are equal.
III. Application Materials
Applicants shall submit one set of the following application materials to their respective academic schools. Submitted materials will not be returned:
Application Form for the 2026 Zhejiang Provincial Government Scholarship for International Students.
A photocopy of the passport information page.
Proof of educational qualifications.
An academic transcript for the previous academic year.
A photocopy of a language proficiency certificate (as required under Selection Criterion 1).
Supporting documentation of participation in on-campus and off-campus activities.
A certificate issued by the applicant's academic school confirming that the applicant has no failed examinations and no unexcused absences from class.
Copies of journal pages containing the applicant's published academic papers (as applicable under Selection Criterion 3).
A health certificate.
Letters of recommendation from two professors or associate professors.
IV. Review and Selection Procedures
Individual application. Applicants shall submit the required materials to their respective academic schools.
Preliminary review and public notice by the academic school. The applicant's academic school shall conduct an initial screening of the application materials, verify the applicant's eligibility for the scholarship, and rank the applicants. The list shall be publicly announced by the academic school before being submitted to the School of International Education.
University-level review. The School of International Education shall organize a Scholarship Review Committee comprising representatives of the relevant administrative departments and academic schools. Through collective deliberation, the Committee shall propose the final list of recommended candidates, and the School of International Education shall sign the review opinion on behalf of the Committee.
University-level review and public notice. The School of International Education shall report the recommended list to the University leader in charge. After a three-working-day public notice period, the list shall be submitted to the President's Office Meeting for review.
Announcement of results. The School of International Education and the relevant academic schools shall each publicly announce the list reviewed by the President's Office Meeting.
Academic schools are requested to organize the Scholarship selection and recommendation process carefully and submit their recommended lists to the School of International Education (Room 104, Hedong Building 1) before October 15.
Contact: Teacher Hu
Tel.: 88343320
Attachment: Application Form for the 2026 Zhejiang Provincial Government Scholarship for International Students
School of International Education
October 8, 2026
