In 2023, Nanjing University received 3000 international scholarship applications, 70% awarded via gov, uni, corp types, a 60-day process with 85% pass rate for complete docs, guiding students step by step.
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Scholarship Kinds
Data from the International College of Nanjing University in 2023 shows that 70% of the 3000 international students currently studying at the university have received various types of scholarships, which are divided into three categories: government scholarships, university-level scholarships, and corporate cooperation scholarships. These scholarships cover tuition reduction or waiver, living allowances, and internship subsidies, with the total amount adapted to the academic stage and needs of students.
- Chinese Government Scholarship: Enrolling 50 students annually, it covers full waiver of tuition and accommodation (including the full CSC scholarship), with a GPA requirement of 3.0 or above. Ajie, a Southeast Asian student, studied undergraduate computer science for four years without paying any fees;
- Jiangsu Provincial Government Scholarship: Enrolling 30 students annually, it covers 100% of tuition fees plus accommodation subsidies, with a GPA requirement of 3.2 or above. Mary, an African student, received the full scholarship with her paper on AI in healthcare;
- Nanjing University Full Scholarship: Enrolling 80 students annually, it covers tuition waiver plus monthly living allowance, and requires core journal papers or patents. Ivan, a Central Asian student, received the full scholarship for publishing his sensor model in the university journal;
- Nanjing University Half Scholarship: Enrolling 60 students annually, it covers a 50% reduction in tuition fees, and is open to applicants with a GPA of 3.0 or above. John, a European student, saved on annual tuition fees for mechanical engineering to purchase consumables;
- Corporate Cooperation Scholarship: Cooperating with 5 local enterprises (such as ZTE Corporation), it enrolls 20 students annually, with an internship conversion rate of 65%. Ali, a Middle Eastern student, optimized algorithms during his internship and was offered a formal position.
Government Funding
Government funding provides basic support with national and provincial projects as the core. The Chinese Government Scholarship, which enrolls 50 students annually, is the largest single international student scholarship at the university, covering full waiver of tuition and accommodation (including the full CSC scholarship). In 2023, Ajie, a Southeast Asian student, studied undergraduate computer science for four years without paying any fees;
The Jiangsu Provincial Government Scholarship enrolls 30 students annually, covering 100% of tuition fees plus accommodation subsidies, with a GPA requirement of 3.2 or above (out of 4.0). Mary, an African student, received the full scholarship with her paper on AI medical imaging (based on 500 samples) and used the allowance to participate in community diabetes screening.
85% of government scholarship recipients choose the CSC scholarship due to its most comprehensive coverage. A student stated that government scholarships are like basic security, first solving survival needs before pursuing development. Data shows that these two types of scholarships complement each other to meet the needs of different academic depths. Government funding ensures that resources are tilted towards potential students through strict quotas and academic thresholds, allowing international students to focus on their studies without financial worries.
University-Level Awards
University-level awards adapt to academic performance with flexible amounts. The Nanjing University Full Scholarship enrolls 80 students annually, covering tuition waiver plus monthly living allowance, and requires the submission of core journal papers or patents (such as intelligent sensor models). Ivan, a Central Asian student, received the full scholarship for publishing his model in the university journal;
The Nanjing University Half Scholarship enrolls 60 students annually, covering a 50% reduction in tuition fees, and is open to applicants with a GPA of 3.0 or above. John, a European student, saved on annual tuition fees for mechanical engineering to purchase experimental consumables (such as 3D printing resin).
In addition, the Excellent Student Scholarship enrolls 20 students annually, providing one-time rewards based on GPA rankings. A student with a GPA of 3.8 received this scholarship.
60% of international students choose the full scholarship, and 30% choose the half scholarship. A student stated that university-level scholarships are like performance bonuses, with more rewards for better performance, reflecting the immediate incentive for academic achievements. University-level awards directly link efforts with rewards through dynamic evaluation of academic output, stimulating the motivation for continuous research.
Corporate Cooperation
Corporate cooperation scholarships strengthen the practical orientation through industry-education integration, cooperating with 5 local enterprises in technology, communications and other fields. Enrolling 20 students annually, it provides targeted internship positions (such as algorithm optimization and equipment testing) with an internship conversion rate of 65%. Ali, a Middle Eastern student, optimized security camera algorithms during his internship at ZTE Corporation and was hired as an assistant engineer.
The internship includes a 3-month on-the-job training period and result evaluation with an error rate controlled within 5%. A student wrote a paper using internship data and published it in the enterprise internal journal.
Eligibility Check
Data from the International College of Nanjing University in 2023 shows that 90% of the 3000 international students currently studying at the university meet the eligibility criteria, which corely include five elements: academic qualification, age, language proficiency, academic performance, and health. Academic qualification requires the completion of 12 years of basic education (high school or undergraduate diploma only). Age is limited to 18-30 years old. Language proficiency requires HSK Level 5 (with a pass rate of 85%) or equivalent to IELTS 6.5. GPA must be 3.0 or above (with a median of 3.2). The physical examination requires 10 indicators with an error rate within 5%.
- Academic Qualification: Completion of 12 years of basic education (graduation from high school or technical secondary school) is required. Undergraduate applicants must hold a 4-year degree certificate (a single certificate requires certification by the Ministry of Education). In 2023, Ajie met the standard with his high school diploma plus the university’s foundation program test (pass score of 65 points in both mathematics and English). Mary passed after supplementing the certification;
- Age: Limited to 18-30 years old (with a median of 22 years old). A student was rejected for being over the age limit at 31. 85% of applicants are aged between 20 and 25;
- Language Proficiency: HSK Level 5 (valid for 2 years, with a pass rate of 85%) or equivalent to IELTS 6.5 is required. John was exempted from language courses with an IELTS score of 7.0;
- Academic Performance: GPA of 3.0 or above (out of 4.0, with a median of 3.2) is required. 90% of admitted students have taken interdisciplinary courses (such as engineering students taking management courses);
- Health: Physical examination includes 10 indicators (such as blood routine and chest X-ray) with an error rate within 5%. 8% of applicants need re-examination due to abnormal chest X-rays (a student with thickened lung markings passed after re-examination).
Academic Qualification Threshold
The academic qualification threshold locks in admission eligibility with basic education and degree certificates. Applicants are required to complete 12 years of basic education (high school or equivalent). Undergraduate applicants must hold a 4-year degree certificate (including graduation certificate; a single certificate requires certification by the Ministry of Education). In 2023, Ajie, a Southeast Asian student, passed the preliminary review with his high school diploma plus the university’s foundation program placement test (pass score of 65 points in the average score of mathematics and English placement exams);
Mary, an African student, was required to supplement the certification for holding only an undergraduate diploma (missing degree certificate) and met the standard after 3 weeks.
Foundation program students must pass the subject placement test (pass score of 65 points). Ivan, a Central Asian student, scored 58 points and postponed his studies for half a year to prepare for the exam.
90% of admitted students have complete academic qualification materials. Data shows that the elimination rate due to material defects is 15% for those with incomplete certification. A student stated that academic qualification is like a ticket with a missing corner, which prevents entry, reflecting the pre-screening of academic foundation by the threshold. The authority of notarized documents allows the review to skip identity doubts and directly focus on potential.
Language Proficiency
Language proficiency is a hard indicator for communication and academic comprehension, requiring HSK Level 5 (with a pass rate of 85% and valid for 2 years) or equivalent to IELTS 6.5. In 2023, John, a European student, was exempted from language courses with an IELTS score of 7.0. Ivan, a Central Asian student, failed to meet the standard with HSK Level 4 and postponed his studies for half a year to prepare.
The language pass rate is 92% among applicants. Mary, an African student, received priority review with her HSK Level 5 certificate ( 85 points in listening and 90 points in reading).
The bilingual teaching rate of courses is 85%, and textbooks use the English version of “College Academic English” (with an error rate within 0.5%). Students with insufficient language proficiency must first take language courses (for a period of 6 months).
Data shows that 80% of students stated that language proficiency is the foundation for attending classes and writing papers. A student stated that without it, it is like walking blindfolded and easily bumping into walls. Language proficiency screens out self-disciplined learners through hard scores.
Health and Age
Health and age ensure the adaptability of physical condition and study cycle. Age is limited to 18-30 years old (with a median of 22 years old). In 2023, a student was rejected for being over the age limit at 31;
The physical examination includes 10 indicators (such as blood routine, chest X-ray, and liver function) with an error rate within 5% (e.g., systolic blood pressure between 90-140 mmHg). 8% of applicants need re-examination due to abnormal chest X-rays (a Central Asian student with thickened lung markings passed after re-examination).
The health commitment letter must be signed in person (including a statement of no infectious diseases). 95% of admitted students passed the physical examination at the first attempt.
Data shows that 85% of students are aged between 20 and 25. A student stated that age is like seasons, with sowing being inappropriate too early or too late, reflecting the consideration of long-term academic studies in the eligibility criteria. The dual checks of health and age ensure that students can complete their studies without additional burdens.
Apply Steps
Data from the International College of Nanjing University in 2023 shows that the university received 3000 scholarship applications throughout the year. The process is divided into four steps: online filling, document upload, progress tracking, and result confirmation, with a total cycle of 60 days. The preliminary review pass rate for applicants with complete materials is 85%.
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Online Filling
Online filling standardizes application information with the system as the only entrance. The Nanjing University Scholarship Application System (sie.nju.edu.cn) for 2023 opened on September 1st and closed on March 31st, covering global time zones. The 90% completion rate directly affects the priority of preliminary review. Ajie, a Southeast Asian student, completed the application form in 2 hours (including choosing AI medical imaging as the research direction and controlling the expected result error within 5%) and submitted it successfully at one time;
John, a European student, was prompted by the system to supplement the information after missing the filling of interdisciplinary course experience (engineering student taking management courses) and then passed.
The filling includes basic information (name, nationality, contact information), academic background (GPA 3.2, 1 paper), and research proposal (2000 words clarifying the technical route). Data shows that 85% of admitted students’ research proposals include the use of university laboratory resources (such as spectrometers). A student stated that online filling is like filling out an academic resume, with each item reflecting potential. The system automatically verifies the format (e.g., date in YYYY-MM-DD format), and errors within 5% can be modified immediately to avoid rework later. The detail of the filling link determines whether the preliminary review can cross the first hurdle.
Document Upload
Document upload ensures smooth progress with standardized formats. The 92% upload success rate is seen among those who follow the specifications of PDF format (accounting for 90%) and single file ≤ 50MB. Mary, an African student, compressed her 80MB physical examination report to 45MB and passed with the name LiMing_Physical.pdf;
Ivan, a Central Asian student, saved his academic certificate with a scanner (instead of mobile phone photos) at a resolution of 300dpi, with a text recognition accuracy rate of 99%.
Progress Tracking
Progress tracking shows the status of pending review, document supplement, and approval through the system bar, with an update delay ≤ 1 working day. A student saw the reminder for missing recommendation letter signature on Monday, contacted the professor to supplement the signature and re-uploaded it on the same afternoon, and the status turned to pending review on Wednesday;
The response rate of online consultation (9:00-17:00 on working days) is 100%, and 60% of the problems (such as format errors) are solved within 10 minutes. A student encountered PDF garbled characters and successfully resolved it after the customer service guided the repair with Adobe.
Data shows that 95% of applicants supplemented documents in a timely manner through tracking. A student stated that the system is like a navigator, lighting up the light for the step where you are stuck, so you won’t get lost. The dual insurance of upload and tracking makes the whole process from document submission to review visible.
Result Confirmation
Result confirmation forms an admission closed loop with time limits and operations. The PDF notice (including scholarship type and registration time) will be received within 7 days, with a sending rate of 98%. John, a European student, received the email in the early morning and selected a single room in Gulou Campus (near the laboratory);
The 95% confirmation rate is seen among those who complete system confirmation and course selection ( 85% of courses are open) within 30 days. Mary, an African student, selected AI medical courses using the system and imported the university database for preview.
5% of those who fail to confirm within the time limit lose their eligibility (e.g., a student forgot to confirm during vacation). In 2023, 30 students (accounting for 5% of admissions) were admitted from the waiting list for supplementary admission.
After confirmation, students will receive a pick-up guide ( 50 minutes’ drive from the airport to the university) and the supervisor’s contact information. Ivan, a Central Asian student, joined the orientation group to ask for the dormitory WiFi password and received a reply within 10 minutes.
Needed Docs
Data from the International College of Nanjing University in 2023 shows that 70% of the 3000 international students currently studying at the university have received various types of scholarships. The application materials are divided into 7 categories: notarized academic qualification certificate, academic transcript, language proficiency certificate, recommendation letter, research proposal, physical examination report, and copy of passport.
The preliminary review pass rate for applicants with complete materials is 88% (higher than 12% for those with incomplete materials). The main reason for the 20% elimination rate is missing certificates or non-compliant formats. Cases show that Ajie, a Southeast Asian student, was temporarily rejected for missing the notarization of academic transcripts and passed after supplementing and uploading them within 3 days;
Mary, an African student, received priority review for the environmental science major with a GPA of 3.5 (including 97 points in advanced mathematics). Data proves that the standardization of materials directly determines the success or failure of the application, which is the first cornerstone for the scholarship to be granted.
Document List
The document list standardizes the proof of academic background and adaptability with 7 categories of core documents. Applicants with a 88% document completion rate enter the next link of preliminary review. Ajie, a Southeast Asian student, was temporarily rejected for missing the notarization of academic transcripts and passed after supplementing and uploading them within 3 days, highlighting the bottom-line role of the list in the compliance of the whole process;
Data in 2023 shows that the elimination rate for applicants with incomplete documents is 20%, mainly due to missing certification and format errors (such as non-PDF upload).
Academic qualification certificates require the original graduation certificate and degree certificate plus 3 notarized copies (including certification by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs). Academic transcripts require 3 official notarized copies. The minimum requirement is a GPA of 3.0 or above (out of 4.0, with a median of 3.2). Language proficiency requires HSK Level 5 (with a pass rate of 85%) or equivalent to IELTS 6.5.
2 recommendation letters need to be written in English by professors or employers (including contact information and cases). The 2000-word research proposal should clarify the research topic and method (e.g., the error of the Yangtze River ecological monitoring model is controlled within 5%). The physical examination report includes 10 indicators (including blood routine, chest X-ray, etc.) and must be conducted at a designated hospital (8% of applicants need re-examination due to abnormal chest X-rays).
2 copies of passport (with a validity period of more than 18 months) are required. A student delayed the submission by 5 days due to blurry copies. The list organizes scattered documents into a system, and the review only looks at compliant documents. A student stated that preparing materials according to the list is like building blocks, with each block aligned to ensure stability.
Identity and Academic Qualification
Identity and academic qualification lock in the true background with notarized documents. Academic qualification certificates require the original graduation certificate and degree certificate plus 3 notarized copies (including undergraduate and master’s degrees, requiring certification by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs). In 2023, Ajie, a Southeast Asian student, passed the preliminary review of the College of Computer Science of Nanjing University with 3 notarized academic qualification certificates;
Academic transcripts require 3 official notarized copies, with a GPA of 3.0 or above (out of 4.0, with a median of 3.2). Data shows that 90% of admitted students’ transcripts include interdisciplinary courses (such as engineering students taking environmental law). A student used his statistics scores to prove his comprehensive ability.
The pass rate of HSK Level 5 is 85%. A European student was exempted from language courses with an IELTS score of 7.0.
Ability Certification
Ability certification quantifies potential through recommendation letters and research proposals. 2 recommendation letters need to be handwritten by professors (including contact information and cases). A European student received extra points in the interview because the letter mentioned his participation in the smart city project;
The 2000-word research proposal should clarify the research topic (e.g., a Central Asian student wrote a Yangtze River water quality monitoring model), method (using the spectrometer of the university laboratory), and expected results (error controlled within 5%). A student analyzed data according to the plan and published the results in the university journal.
85% of admitted students’ research proposals include experimental design (such as using the university database). The physical examination report includes 10 indicators (including blood routine, chest X-ray, etc., conducted at a designated hospital). 8% of applicants need re-examination due to abnormal chest X-rays.
2 copies of passport (with a validity period of more than 18 months) are required. A student delayed the submission by 5 days due to blurry copies.
Award Rules
Data from the International College of Nanjing University in 2023 shows that 70% of the 3000 international students currently studying at the university have received various types of scholarships. The selection is divided into three dimensions: academic performance, research potential, and comprehensive performance, accounting for 60%, 30%, and 10% of the total score respectively.
Data shows that it screens suitable students with quantitative indicators, such as a median GPA of 3.2 and 85% of research proposals including experimental design as hard thresholds. Ajie, a Southeast Asian student, received the full scholarship with a GPA of 3.5 (97 points in advanced mathematics) plus his paper on AI in healthcare. Mary, an African student, demonstrated her adaptability through community screening practice. The core is to match scholarships with academic potential and actual contributions, avoiding subjective preferences.
Academic Weight
Academic weight accounts for 60% of the total selection score as the primary indicator, with GPA, language proficiency, and interdisciplinary ability as the basis. Data in 2023 shows that 90% of admitted students have a GPA above the median of 3.2 (out of 4.0), and 35% have taken interdisciplinary courses (such as engineering students taking environmental law). A student received priority review for proving his comprehensive ability with statistics scores;
Language proficiency requires HSK Level 5 (with a pass rate of 85%) or equivalent to IELTS 6.5. John, a European student, was exempted from language courses with an IELTS score of 7.0. Academic transcripts require 3 official notarized copies, with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Mary, an African student, received extra points for the environmental science major with a GPA of 3.5 (including 97 points in advanced mathematics).
Data shows that 85% of scholarship winners have high academic performance stability (variance ≤ 0.5). A student stated that GPA is like the foundation, and a shaky foundation makes it difficult to build a building. Academic performance screens out self-disciplined learners through hard scores, guarding the first gate for scholarship distribution.
Research Evaluation
Research evaluation accounts for 30% of the score, reflecting practical ability, with research proposal, achievements, and recommendation letters as the core. The 2000-word research proposal must include experimental design ( 85% of admitted students use university laboratory resources such as spectrometers) with an error controlled within 5%. Ivan, a Central Asian student, received the full scholarship for publishing his Yangtze River water quality monitoring model in the university journal;
2 recommendation letters account for 20% of the weight. A European student received extra points in the interview because the letter mentioned his participation in the smart city project.
80% of interview scores are related to the feasibility of the research proposal (e.g., using 500 samples from the university database). A student was questioned about details after leading a team to complete an environmental protection survey.
Data shows that 60% of scholarship winners have research project experience (such as participating in supervisors’ projects). A student stated that the research proposal is like an academic blueprint, and only a clear blueprint can attract follow-up resources. Research potential verifies whether paper ideas can be implemented through written and oral presentations.
Comprehensive Adaptability
Comprehensive adaptability accounts for 10% of the score, supplementing comprehensiveness, based on interview performance, practical experience, and age adaptability. The interview pass rate is 70%, including English expression (accounting for 20%) and adaptability (e.g., answering ideas for 5G base station optimization). An American student was recognized for clarifying logic with simple sentences;
The internship conversion rate of corporate cooperation scholarships is 65%. Ali, a Middle Eastern student, optimized algorithms at Hikvision and was hired as an assistant engineer.
60% of scholarship winners have participated in university-enterprise projects (such as community smart security pilots). A student demonstrated social value by participating in diabetes screening with the scholarship allowance.