2013 UNESCO/People’s Republic of China
Fellowships– The Great Wall Co-Sponsored Fellowships Programme for
International Students. Twenty five (25) fellowships for advanced
studies at undergraduate and postgraduate level are available. These
fellowships, tenable at a selected number of Chinese universities, are of one
year duration. These fellowships, which are in most cases to be conducted in
English, are offered to senior advanced students wishing to pursue higher
studies or intending to undertake individual research with periodic guidance
from the assigned supervisor. In exceptional cases, candidates may be required
to study the Chinese language before taking up research/study in their fields
of interest.
Fellowships– The Great Wall Co-Sponsored Fellowships Programme for
International Students. Twenty five (25) fellowships for advanced
studies at undergraduate and postgraduate level are available. These
fellowships, tenable at a selected number of Chinese universities, are of one
year duration. These fellowships, which are in most cases to be conducted in
English, are offered to senior advanced students wishing to pursue higher
studies or intending to undertake individual research with periodic guidance
from the assigned supervisor. In exceptional cases, candidates may be required
to study the Chinese language before taking up research/study in their fields
of interest.
Study
Subject(s):
Subject(s):
Any applicant can choose one academic program and
three institutions as their preferences from the Chinese HEIs designated by
MOE.
three institutions as their preferences from the Chinese HEIs designated by
MOE.
Course
Level:
Level:
Fellowships are for advanced studies at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Scholarship
Provider:
Provider:
China Scholarship Council (CSC) and United Nations
Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
Scholarship
can be taken at:
can be taken at:
China
Eligibility:
-Hold at least the equivalent of the Master’s
Degree/above or the Bachelor’s Degree;
-English proficiency is required;
-Be not more than 45 years of age; and
-Be in good health, both physically and mentally.
Degree/above or the Bachelor’s Degree;
-English proficiency is required;
-Be not more than 45 years of age; and
-Be in good health, both physically and mentally.
Scholarship
Open for International Students:
Open for International Students:
These fellowships are for the benefit of developing
Member States in Africa, Asia and the Pacific and certain countries in the Arab
States.
Member States in Africa, Asia and the Pacific and certain countries in the Arab
States.
Asia And The Pacific: 28 Member States: Bangladesh, Bhutan,
Cambodia, Cook Islands, Democratic People’ S Republic Of Korea, Fiji, India,
Indonesia, Iran (Islamic Republic Of), Kazakhstan, Kiribati, Kyrgyzstan, Lao
People’s Democratic Republic, Malaysia, Marshall Islands, Mongolia, Nepal,
Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Republic Of Korea, Samoa, Sri Lanka,
Tajikistan, Thailand, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Viet Nam
Cambodia, Cook Islands, Democratic People’ S Republic Of Korea, Fiji, India,
Indonesia, Iran (Islamic Republic Of), Kazakhstan, Kiribati, Kyrgyzstan, Lao
People’s Democratic Republic, Malaysia, Marshall Islands, Mongolia, Nepal,
Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Republic Of Korea, Samoa, Sri Lanka,
Tajikistan, Thailand, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Viet Nam
Africa: 46 Member States: Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso,
Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo,
Cote D’ivoire, Democratic Republic Of The Congo, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea,
Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho,
Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger,
Nigeria, Rwanda, Sao Tome And Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone,
Somalia, South Africa, Swaziland, Togo, Uganda, United Republic Of Tanzania,
Zambia, Zimbabwe
Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo,
Cote D’ivoire, Democratic Republic Of The Congo, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea,
Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho,
Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger,
Nigeria, Rwanda, Sao Tome And Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone,
Somalia, South Africa, Swaziland, Togo, Uganda, United Republic Of Tanzania,
Zambia, Zimbabwe
Arab States: 2 Member
States: Yemen, Palestine
States: Yemen, Palestine
Scholarship
Description:
Description:
With a view to promote international
exchanges in the field of education, culture, communication,science and
technology, and to enhancing friendship among peoples of the world, the
Government of the People’s Republic of China has placed at the disposal of
UNESCO for the academic year 2013-2014, under the co-sponsorship of UNESCO,
twenty five (25) fellowships for advanced studies at undergraduate and
postgraduate levels. These fellowships are for the benefit of developing Member
States in Africa, Asia and the Pacific and certain countries in the Arab States
(see list of invited countries). The fellowships, tenable at a selected number
of Chinese universities, are of one year duration. These fellowships, which are
in most cases to be conducted in English, are offered to senior advanced
students wishing to pursue higher studies or intending to undertake individual
research with periodic guidance from the assigned supervisor. In exceptional
cases, candidates may be required to study the Chinese language before taking
up research/study in their fields of interest.
exchanges in the field of education, culture, communication,science and
technology, and to enhancing friendship among peoples of the world, the
Government of the People’s Republic of China has placed at the disposal of
UNESCO for the academic year 2013-2014, under the co-sponsorship of UNESCO,
twenty five (25) fellowships for advanced studies at undergraduate and
postgraduate levels. These fellowships are for the benefit of developing Member
States in Africa, Asia and the Pacific and certain countries in the Arab States
(see list of invited countries). The fellowships, tenable at a selected number
of Chinese universities, are of one year duration. These fellowships, which are
in most cases to be conducted in English, are offered to senior advanced
students wishing to pursue higher studies or intending to undertake individual
research with periodic guidance from the assigned supervisor. In exceptional
cases, candidates may be required to study the Chinese language before taking
up research/study in their fields of interest.
Number of
Fellowships:
Fellowships:
25 fellowships are offered.
Duration of
award(s):
award(s):
The fellowships, tenable at a selected number of Chinese
universities, are of one year duration.
universities, are of one year duration.
Selection of
Beneficiaries:
Beneficiaries:
The Chinese authorities will select the twenty-five
(25) most qualified candidates. The National Commissions of the selected
fellows will be duly informed by UNESCO.
Candidates not informed of their selection by 31 August 2013 should consider
that their applications have not been approved
(25) most qualified candidates. The National Commissions of the selected
fellows will be duly informed by UNESCO.
Candidates not informed of their selection by 31 August 2013 should consider
that their applications have not been approved
Facilities
offered by the government of the people’s republic of china:
offered by the government of the people’s republic of china:
(i.) A monthly living allowance of CNY 1,700 Yuan
for general scholars or CNY 2.000 Yuan for senior scholars will be granted
covering meals and pocket expenses;
(ii.) A one-time settlement subsidy of CNY 1,000 Yuan will be granted to those
who will study in China less than one academic year, and CNY 1,500 Yuan to
those who will study in China for one academic year and above, upon their
arrival in China;
(iii.) Registration and tuition fees, fee for laboratory experiment, fee for
internship, fee for basic/necessary learning materials;
(iv.) Accommodation facilities (one dormitory room for two students);
(v.) Fee for outpatient medical service for expenses generated in the
institution’s hospital;
(vi.) Comprehensive Medical Insurance and Protection Scheme for International
Students in China against hospitalizing for serious diseases and accidental
injuries; and
(vii.) A one-time inter-city travel ticket (each for coming in and leaving
China).
A hard – seat train ticket (hard-berth train ticket for overnight trip) will be
provided for new scholarship students traveling from the port of entry upon
registration to the city where the admitting institution of Chinese language
institution or preparatory education institution is located; students traveling
from the Chinese language institution or preparatory education institution to
the city where the university for major study is located; and students
traveling from the city where the institution is located to the nearest port of
departure upon graduation.
for general scholars or CNY 2.000 Yuan for senior scholars will be granted
covering meals and pocket expenses;
(ii.) A one-time settlement subsidy of CNY 1,000 Yuan will be granted to those
who will study in China less than one academic year, and CNY 1,500 Yuan to
those who will study in China for one academic year and above, upon their
arrival in China;
(iii.) Registration and tuition fees, fee for laboratory experiment, fee for
internship, fee for basic/necessary learning materials;
(iv.) Accommodation facilities (one dormitory room for two students);
(v.) Fee for outpatient medical service for expenses generated in the
institution’s hospital;
(vi.) Comprehensive Medical Insurance and Protection Scheme for International
Students in China against hospitalizing for serious diseases and accidental
injuries; and
(vii.) A one-time inter-city travel ticket (each for coming in and leaving
China).
A hard – seat train ticket (hard-berth train ticket for overnight trip) will be
provided for new scholarship students traveling from the port of entry upon
registration to the city where the admitting institution of Chinese language
institution or preparatory education institution is located; students traveling
from the Chinese language institution or preparatory education institution to
the city where the university for major study is located; and students
traveling from the city where the institution is located to the nearest port of
departure upon graduation.
-Costs beyond the university’s arrangements should
be self-afforded.
-The students are to cover a certain percentage of expenses.Claim for
compensation with the relevant payment receipts may be asked from the insurance
company according to the stipulated insurance articles. The individual claim
will not be accepted by the insurance company.
be self-afforded.
-The students are to cover a certain percentage of expenses.Claim for
compensation with the relevant payment receipts may be asked from the insurance
company according to the stipulated insurance articles. The individual claim
will not be accepted by the insurance company.
Facilities
Offered by UNESCO:
Offered by UNESCO:
(i.) International travel to and from China; and
(ii.) Monthly allowance of US $150 to be paid in local currency (Chinese RMB)
during their stay in China, in addition to the living allowance granted by the
Government of the People’s Republic of China.
(ii.) Monthly allowance of US $150 to be paid in local currency (Chinese RMB)
during their stay in China, in addition to the living allowance granted by the
Government of the People’s Republic of China.
Important: No
allowance to finance or lodge married couples or family members will be
granted.
allowance to finance or lodge married couples or family members will be
granted.
(Note: It is the National authorities’
responsibility to ensure that all candidates are duly informed of all the
above-mentioned conditions before the submission of applications for the
fellowships.)
responsibility to ensure that all candidates are duly informed of all the
above-mentioned conditions before the submission of applications for the
fellowships.)
How to
apply:
apply:
All applications should be endorsed by the relevant
Government body (the National Commission or Permanent Delegation) and must be
made in English with the following attachments:
Government body (the National Commission or Permanent Delegation) and must be
made in English with the following attachments:
(i.) Application form for
UNESCO/China (The Great Wall) Fellowship in triplicate;
(ii.) 3 photographs;
(iii.) Notarized photocopies of diplomas and certificates, and school-certified
transcripts of complete academic records (translated in English when applicable),
in triplicate;
(iv.) Copy of the university’s invitation letter, for those students who have
been admitted in advance by a Chinese university, in triplicate;
(v.) Two letters of recommendation (in English) by professors or associate
professors familiar with the work of the candidate, in triplicate;
(vi.) A study or research proposal containing no less than 400 words (in
English) of the post-graduate study to be undertaken during the candidate’s
stay in China, in triplicate;
(vii.) Foreigner Physical Examination form to be
completed and communicated to UNESCO by 15 March 2012 (copy attached), in
triplicate; and
(viii.) English language proficiencycertificate, in triplicate.
UNESCO/China (The Great Wall) Fellowship in triplicate;
(ii.) 3 photographs;
(iii.) Notarized photocopies of diplomas and certificates, and school-certified
transcripts of complete academic records (translated in English when applicable),
in triplicate;
(iv.) Copy of the university’s invitation letter, for those students who have
been admitted in advance by a Chinese university, in triplicate;
(v.) Two letters of recommendation (in English) by professors or associate
professors familiar with the work of the candidate, in triplicate;
(vi.) A study or research proposal containing no less than 400 words (in
English) of the post-graduate study to be undertaken during the candidate’s
stay in China, in triplicate;
(vii.) Foreigner Physical Examination form to be
completed and communicated to UNESCO by 15 March 2012 (copy attached), in
triplicate; and
(viii.) English language proficiencycertificate, in triplicate.
Scholarship
Application Deadline:
Application Deadline:
10th April 2013 is the deadline for applications.
