APPLICATION PROCEDURES FOR

THE ASIA FOREIGN STUDY SCHOLARSHIP

(PEKING UNIVERSITY PROGRAM-CHINA)

 The Asia Foreign Study Scholarship (Peking University Program, China) is a partial scholarship program donated to Education Forum for Asia by Peking University. The Organizing Committee of the Education Forum for Asia (EFA) and the Peking University administer the recruitment and routine management of the program.

5 partial scholarships are provided for the 2007/2008 academic year.

1.  Types of Applicants, Duration of Scholarship, and Language of Instruction

1) This program sponsors only general scholars and senior scholars

2) Duration of scholarship: 1 year.

3) All courses will be taught in Chinese, which requires the candidates to be proficient in the Chinese language before starting study of a major.

2.  Application

Applicants should apply to Education Forum for Asia via the Chinese embassy in their home country or the embassy of their home country in China. Applications will be accepted from the beginning of January to the end of April.

3.  Eligibility

1)  Applicants must be non Chinese nationals in good health.

2)  Educational Background and Age Limits:

★Applicants for general scholars must have completed at least two years of undergraduate studies and be under the age of 45.

★Applicants for senior scholars must have a Masters degree or hold a qualification for pursing a doctoral degree and be under the age of 50.

4.  Details of the Scholarship

This partial scholarship only covers tuition (or research) fees.  The student will be responsible for all other expenses.  These expenses include: double room accommodation 10,000 RMB per year, food expenses 10,000 RMB per year, intercity travel and other incidental expenses 5,000 RMB a year, insurance fee 1,000 RMB. These are estimated expenses for one year.

5.  Application Materials

The applicants must provide the following materials correctly and truthfully.

1) Application Form for Asia Foreign Study Scholarship (printed by Education Forum for Asia), one original and one photocopy, in Chinese or in English.

2) Application Form for International Students, Peking University, one original and one photocopy, in Chinese or in English.

3) Notarized copy of highest diploma and academic record. If applicants are university students or already employed, they should also provide verification documents.  Documents in languages other than Chinese or English must have attached Chinese or English translations.  Transcripts (notarized copy); transcripts in languages other than Chinese or English must have attached Chinese or English translations.

4) Senior scholars must submit two letters of recommendation in Chinese or English by two professors or associate professors.

5) A study or research plan written in Chinese or English (no less than 400 words).

6) A photocopy of the Foreigner Physical Examination Form (only for those whose period of study in China lasts over six months) filled out in English. Medical examinations must cover all the items listed on the Foreigner Physical Examination Form. Incomplete records or those without the signature of the attending physician, official stamp of the hospital, or a stamped photograph of the applicant will be considered invalid. The medical examination results will be valid for 6 months. All applicants are kindly requested to take this factor into consideration when determining the time to take the medical examination.

The abovementioned materials should be received by the Education Forum for Asia by April 30th. Application materials will not be returned regardless of whether the applicant is accepted or not.

6.  Selection of Discipline

Applicants may have one choice from the designated disciplines listed below: Chinese Language and Literature, International Relations, History, Economics, Art Studies, or Philosophy.  Relevant details can be found on the website at http://www.oir.pku.edu.cn. 

7.  Approval and Notification

1) The EFA will review all application materials. The application will be seen as invalid and will not be processed if the applicants are not qualified, the application materials are inconsistent with recruitment regulations, or materials are incomplete.

2) Finalized placements, disciplines and duration of study are, in principle, not to be changed.

3) The EFA will have the Admission Notice and Visa Application Form for Study in China (JW202) sent to the applicant by July 31.

8.Address of Education Forum for Asia

Address: Room 6015, Beijing International Convention Center, No.8 Beichendong Rd. Chaoyang Dist. Beijing, China   100101

Tel: 0086-10-84973910, 84973830

Fax: 0086-10-84973710

Http://www.asia-edu.org

E-mail: office@asia-edu.org

9.  Official Address of Peking University

Address: International Students Division, Shao Yuan Building 3, Peking University Beijing 100089 P. R. China

Tel:  0086-10-62751230

0086-10-62752747

0086-10-62759398

Fax:  0086-10-62751233

E-mail:  study@pku.edu.cn

Website: http://www.oir.pku.edu.cn

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