Implementation Plan of “Studying in Wuhan University - Advanced Student Freshman Scholarship"

In order to assist Wuhan University to achieve the goals of the "Double First-class" construction and the "14th Five-Year Plan" internationalization construction and attract more outstanding international students to study in Wuhan University, “Studying in Wuhan University - Advanced Student Freshman Scholarship" is hereby set up according to the implementation measures of “Scholarship for Foreign Students Studying in Wuhan University”.

I. Quota of scholarships and recipients

The annual quota for this scholarship is 100 students each year, and is open to applicants who intend to study for one semester or one academic year. Those who have been awarded or funded by the Chinese government or other organizations in the current year are not allowed to apply for this scholarship again; only freshman students who study in China at their own expense, excluding advanced students with whom the existing cooperation agreements have been signed, are eligible for this scholarship. The finally published quota of "Studying in Wuhan University - Advanced Student Freshman Scholarship”, and the coverage, levels and reward criteria of the freshman scholarship will be dynamically adjusted in consideration of the specific operation situation each year.

II. Method and time of application

The applicant can submit the application at the admission website of School of International Education of Wuhan University (http://admission.whu.edu.cn) during the time period from March 5 to May 30 each year.

III. Eligibility criteria

Applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:

1. The basic eligibility criteria for recruitment of bachelor degree students and master & PhD students by Wuhan University are published on the admission website of School of International Education of Wuhan University (http://admission.whu.edu.cn).

2. Language requirements:

3. Applicants who need to pass the interview evaluation and written examination conducted by the Institute and have applied for the degree program of Wuhan University will be preferred.

IV. Scholarship criteria

RMB 2,000 / person for one-semester advanced students; RMB 4,000 / person for one-academic-year advanced students.

V. Application documents 

1. Copy of passport home page and copy of the visa issued by Chinese embassies (if available);  

2. Proof of language proficiency (such as HSK certificate, IELTS, TOEFL transcript, etc.);

3. Non-Chinese major applicants shall provide the Chinese or English version of study plan and state whether they will apply for academic study after the advanced study is completed.

4. Financial Certification/Bank Statement (5,000USD or above);

5. Certificate of No Criminal Record (applicants who have any learning experiences in China should provide evidence of their academic performance from their previous institutions);

6. Physical Examination Record for Foreigner (uniformly printed by the Chinese health and quarantine department), written in English.

VI. Selection of major

The applicant can select his/her desired major at the admission website of School of International Education of Wuhan University (http://admission.whu.edu.cn).

VII. Review and admission

        1. School of International Education will conduct the preliminary review of the documents submitted by the applicant;

2. The applicant who passes the preliminary review will receive an academic assessment conducted by the Institute in question;

3. School of International Education will organize experts to select applicants who have passed the academic assessment;

4. The Overseas Students Admission Leadership Group of School of International Education will review and approve the final list of scholarship recipients;

5. School of International Education of Wuhan University will publish the admission list of "Studying in Wuhan University - Advanced Student Freshman Scholarship” on its website (http://admission.whu.edu.cn). Meanwhile, the Admission Notice and the Visa Application Form for Foreign Students Studying in China (JW202 Form) will be also sent to the applicants.

This Plan shall be interpreted by School of International Education of Wuhan University and shall take effect from April 15, 2023.

School of International Education

March 29, 2023