Zhengzhou University Scholarships for Excellent International Students
The Zhengzhou University Scholarships for Excellent International Students are merit-based, one-time awards for undergraduate and postgraduate students enrolled in degree programmes of at least one year. Funded by the university, they recognise top academic performers and do not cover tuition or accommodation directly.
Provider
Zhengzhou University
Language
English
Deadline
Open
Overview
Zhengzhou University offers one-time merit scholarships to international students enrolled in undergraduate or postgraduate degree programmes lasting at least one year. These awards are non-renewable and are granted based on academic ranking within the cohort.
Coverage
First Rank: CNY 12,000 (awarded to top 2% of cohort) Second Rank: CNY 8,000 (awarded to next top 3% of cohort) Third Rank: CNY 5,000 (awarded to next top 5% of cohort) Specialties Award: CNY 3,000 (awarded to students in designated disciplines)
Eligibility
Applicants must be international students enrolled in undergraduate or postgraduate programmes of at least one year’s duration. They must comply with Chinese laws and university regulations, maintain excellent academic performance (top 30% overall), and demonstrate good conduct. Students receiving the Chinese Government Scholarship or in extended study periods are ineligible.
Application
Students must complete and submit the Application Form for Outstanding International Student Scholarship to the Students Management Office. Academic rankings are calculated using weighted course scores (85% weight) and general performance (15% weight, including attendance, discipline, and participation in university activities). A ranked list is publicly posted, and final selection is approved by the Scholarship Evaluation Committee of the School of International Education.
Documents
No specific document list is provided beyond the official application form. Academic records and performance data are internally verified by the university.
Contact
School of International Education, Zhengzhou University — contact details not specified in source.
Eligibility
notes
- •Only undergraduate and postgraduate students enrolled in programmes of at least one year are eligible.
- •Applicants must rank in the top 30% academically across all compulsory and elective courses.
- •Undergraduate applicants must maintain ≥90% class attendance and enrol in ≥4 courses per semester.
- •Postgraduate applicants must either win national/international competition prizes (third place or higher) or publish in SCI/EI/ISTP/A&HCI/CSSCI-indexed journals or academic books.
- •Students receiving the Chinese Government Scholarship or in extended study periods are excluded.
- •Ineligibility applies to those with disciplinary penalties (e.g., cheating, violence, unpaid fees, or violations of exit-entry regulations).
age limits
nationality
degree levels
language requirements
Student Categories
Benefits
- •First Rank: CNY 12,000 (one-time, top 2%)
- •Second Rank: CNY 8,000 (one-time, next top 3%)
- •Third Rank: CNY 5,000 (one-time, next top 5%)
- •Specialties Award: CNY 3,000 (one-time)
Required Documents
- •No specific document list is provided beyond the official application form. Academic records and performance data are internally verified by the university.