The Scholarship for the Master of China Studies Program (Chinese Business Studies Track)

Zhejiang University has a 120-year history, having been founded in 1897. It is located in Zhejiang Province, one of the world’s leading centers of the digital economy and home to Alibaba and Ant Group. In terms of rankings, we are #45 in the world and #5 in Asia (QS University Rankings).  

The scholarship includes: a full tuition waiver for the Master of China Studies Program at Zhejiang University. The program is built on two interdisciplinary tracks: Chinese Business Studies (CBS) and Chinese Culture and Society (CCS).

The program is designed to foster professional knowledge of China’s economy, financial markets, corporate management, culture, and society, delivering a profound and integrated vision of China with a global perspective. It offers opportunities for students to gain exposure to the business climate of the Shanghai-Hangzhou Yangtze River Delta Area, combining business studies with direct exposure to Chinese business and international management culture. Students will benefit from internships, as well as corporate mentors from global enterprises and leading Chinese companies. Through the Chinese Language course offered as part of the program, students will obtain proficiency in Mandarin.

Given the complex situation created by the Covid-19 pandemic, ZIBS has prepared a hybrid mode for the term beginning in Autumn 2022. On-site teaching will be available for students who can travel to China and be on campus by the end August 2022; online teaching will be available for those who cannot.

The President, Vice-Chancellor, head of the international relations office, head of school or department, the student’s supervisor or equivalent may nominate one or two candidates from each university. We understand that each university has a different approval process. Therefore, it is possible to accept nominations not issued by the above-listed positions.

Nomination Submission Instructions

- The nomination must be received by May 1st, 2022. To nominate a student, submit the following required documents:

- Nomination form (see Appendix 1 of the attached letter)

- The nominee’s transcripts (scanned)

- The nominee’s curriculum vitae (maximum of two pages)

- Any other information that the nominee considers relevant for the selection process

You have the option of sending the required documents for your nominees by uploading them using the following link: https://bit.ly/3Hmse0M, or by sending them as email attachments to Dr. Hung-Yi Chen (hongyichen@intl.zju.edu.cn), Assistant Dean of Zhejiang University International Business School.

Eligibility:

- Have a proven level of English: B2–C1with a certificate (TOEFL of 90 or higher or IELTS of 6.5 or higher). Students holding a bachelor’s or master’s degree from an English-instructed institution are waived from taking the IELTS or TOEFL.

- Demonstrate an interest in China.

- The following qualities are highly recommended: flexibility, adaptability, and ability to deal with unforeseen circumstances.

- Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens in good health. Special cases will be reviewed individually.

- No Chinese language proficiency is required for the program at present.

Selection Procedure and Announcing the Winners
After we receive your nominations, all nominees will be evaluated based on their academic promise and merits. The successful applicants will receive instructions regarding the further processes by email. Awards will be announced in June or July of 2022 by email to the recipients, with copies sent to the nominator at your university.

Information for Your Students
In order to distribute this information to the students of your university, we need your support. If you would like, you may use the email template below (see Appendix 2 of the attached letter), which we have prepared for you to send to your students. The brochure of the Master of China Studies program is attached in this email.

If your schedule allows, I would also be very keen to arrange a zoom call to introduce the scholarship, explore potential future collaborations, or organize a scholarship info session for your students. Here is my calendar link to book a meeting: https://calendly.com/zibs2022/global Alternatively, let me know the availability of you or your team.