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Qingdao University “President Scholarship”

Qingdao University offers the President Scholarship for non-Chinese international students enrolling in full-time master’s or doctoral degree programmes. It is funded by Qingdao University and covers tuition, on-campus accommodation, a monthly living allowance, and comprehensive medical insurance. Applicants must be aged 18–40, in good health, and not receiving any other scholarship funding.

Provider

Qingdao University

Language

English

Deadline

Open

Overview

The President Scholarship for Foreign Students supports international students pursuing master’s or doctoral degrees at Qingdao University.

Coverage

Full tuition fee coverage, on-campus accommodation (typically double rooms), monthly living allowance of 2,500 CNY for doctoral students and 1,500 CNY for master’s students, and comprehensive medical insurance arranged by the university.

Eligibility

Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens aged 18–40, in good physical and mental health, meet Qingdao University’s admission requirements for master’s or doctoral study, and not hold any other scholarship or financial award from Chinese or foreign sources.

Application

Applications are accepted between 15 March and 20 May annually. Selection is competitive. Results are announced within 45 working days of application closure. Recipients enrolled for one year or longer must undergo annual review. Scholarship holders must complete at least 120 hours of volunteer service per academic year.

Documents

Completed President Scholarship application form; Qingdao University degree-seeking application form; CV/resume; official academic transcripts; work certificate (if applicable); HSK Level 5 certificate (for Chinese-medium programmes); English proficiency certificate (e.g., IELTS or TOEFL) for English-medium programmes; two signed recommendation letters; personal statement; copies of award certificates; and a 400 CNY application fee.

Contact

International Students Office, Qingdao University, 308 Ningxia Road, Qingdao 266071, China. Tel: +86-532-85953863. Email: [email protected].

Eligibility

notes

  • Non-Chinese citizenship required.
  • Age must be between 18 and 40 years inclusive.
  • Must be in good physical and mental health.
  • Must meet Qingdao University’s admission requirements for master’s or doctoral programmes.
  • Must not be receiving any other scholarship, grant, or financial support from Chinese or foreign institutions.

age limits

18–40

nationality

non-Chinese

degree levels

master
phd

language requirements

  • HSK Level 5 for Chinese-medium programmes; English proficiency (e.g., IELTS or TOEFL) for English-medium programmes

Student Categories

master
phd

Benefits

  • Full tuition fee coverage
  • On-campus accommodation fee coverage
  • Monthly living allowance: 2,500 CNY for doctoral students; 1,500 CNY for master’s students
  • Comprehensive medical insurance purchased and administered by Qingdao University

Required Documents

  • Application form for ' President Scholarship for
  • Foreign Students '
  • Application form for degree-seeking international
  • students in Qingdao university
  • ) Resume/CV

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