I. Purpose

This scholarship is funded by the Jinan Municipal Government and specially designed for international talents from Jinan’s sister cities in order to further their education and conduct research.

II. Eligibility

1. Applicants should be non-Chinese citizens from one of the sister cities of Jinan (refer to the city list at the end of this page), and should be in good mental and physical health.

2. Applicants should adhere to the laws and regulations of China, Shandong University rules and regulations and the (academic) requirements of the school.

3. Applicants must hold high school diploma or equivalent qualification when applying for Bachelor programs.

Applicants must hold Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent qualification when applying for Master programs.

Applicants must hold Master’s degree or equivalent qualification when applying for Ph.D. programs.

Applicants must hold high school diploma or above when applying for Non-degree programs.

Applicants who have not graduated yet must submit pre-graduation certificates certified by their current institution. It should contain an expected date of graduation. The original degree/diploma must be provided upon registration; otherwise, the scholarship will be revoked.

4.  Applicants should ensure high academic scores.

5. Applicants may not receive other scholarships/grants from the Chinese government.

III. Application Time

From January 1^st till May 31^st, 2023

IV. Application Procedure

Eligible applicants must log in to the SDU Online Application System for International Students (http://www.apply.sdu.edu.cn) to complete the application. Application documents should also be sent to admission@email.sdu.edu.cn.

V. Application Materials

All requested documents should be scanned in color.

1. The Application Form for Jinan Sister Cities Scholarship should be filled in in English or Chinese.

2. Other documents, please refer to application instructions.

2023 Application Instructions for International Students (Bachelor Programs)

2023 Application Instructions for International Students (Master Programs)

2023 Application Instructions for International Students (Ph.D. Programs)

VI. Types

“Jinan Sister City Scholarship” are not full scholarships. The scholarships consist of two types: Type I and Type II Scholarships.

Type I Scholarships will support:

(1) Students who are enrolled as full-time students in degree programs at all levels (i.e. Bachelor’s, Master’s and Ph.D. programs)

(2) Students who want to further their education in academic programs (including language programs) for one academic year or more.

Type II Scholarships will support:

(1) Students who want to further their education in academic programs (including language programs) for less than one academic year.

(2) Participants of short-term exchange/visiting programs (e.g. students, government officials, etc.)

VII. Administration

The Scholarship will be administered by Shandong University and designated to cover certain amount of the cost of awardee’s attendance: on-campus housing (double room), tuition (fully covered or partially covered), insurance, etc. Contact SDU for more detailed information.

VIII. Contact Us

Address: Room C301, Mingde Building, Shandong University (Central Campus), No.27 Shanda Nanlu, Jinan, Shandong, P. R. China

Postal Code: 250100

Phone: +86(0)531-88364854

Fax: +86(0)531-88565051

Email: admission@email.sdu.edu.cn

Website: http://www.istudy.sdu.edu.cn

List of Sister Cities of Jinan