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China University of Petroleum (East China) Outstanding Freshman Scholarship

The Outstanding Freshman Scholarship at China University of Petroleum (East China) is a university-funded award for foreign students enrolling in bachelor's, master's, or doctoral programmes. It offers three tiers of support including tuition waivers, on-campus accommodation, and living allowances up to 10,000 RMB/year. Applicants must meet language requirements such as HSK 6, IELTS 6.0, or TOEFL 80.

Provider

University scholarship

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Deadline

Open

Overview

Established in 2012, the Outstanding Freshman Scholarship provides 40 awards annually to foreign students enrolling in bachelor's, master's, or doctoral programmes at China University of Petroleum (East China). It aims to attract high-achieving international students studying at their own expense.

Coverage/Benefits

First Class covers full tuition, free on-campus single-room accommodation, and 10,000 RMB/year living allowance (1,000 RMB/month for 10 months). Second Class covers full tuition and free on-campus accommodation (single or double room). Third Class covers half tuition and half accommodation fee. Airfare, health insurance, and settlement allowance are not covered.

Eligibility

Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens and in good health. Age limits are ≤35 for master's and ≤40 for doctoral applicants. Language requirements include HSK 6 for Chinese-taught programmes, or TOEFL ≥ 80 / IELTS ≥ 6.0 for English-taught programmes.

Application

Applicants must log in to the Online Application System for International Student Admission at https://upc.17gz.org/member/login.do and select the "School Scholarship" programme.

Documents

Required documents include: valid passport (≥12 months); degree certificates and transcripts (with certified Chinese/English translations if not in English); language proficiency proof; research plan (≥1,500 words); two letters of recommendation from professors or associate professors; supervisor’s letter of acceptance; and proof of recent employment or no criminal record.

Contact

Admissions Office, College of International Education, China University of Petroleum (East China), No. 66 West Changjiang Road, Huangdao District, Qingdao, Shandong 266580. Tel: +86-532-86983201, +86-532-86981298. Email: [email protected], [email protected].

Eligibility

degree levels

bachelor
master
doctoral

language requirements

HSK 6
IELTS
TOEFL

Student Categories

bachelor
master
doctoral

Benefits

  • Accommodation
  • Living allowance
  • Tuition

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