To students:
In accordance with the spirit of the notice from the Zhejiang Provincial Department of Education and Ningbo Municipal Education Bureau on the application for scholarships for international students in China in 2024, combined with the "Ningbo University Self-funded International Student Scholarship Evaluation and Management Measures" (Ningbo University Policy [2024] No. 19), our university is now launching the scholarship application work for self-funded international students, including the Zhejiang Provincial Government Scholarship, Ningbo Municipal Government Scholarship, and Ningbo University Outstanding International Student Scholarship, etc.
The work notice is as follows:
I. Applicant Eligibility and Conditions
(1) Applicant Eligibility
According to the "Law of the People's Republic of China on Nationality", foreign students who do not hold Chinese nationality and are receiving education at Ningbo University; international students who are not in China in the fall semester of 2025 are not qualified of this batch of scholarship review.
Note: International students applying for this scholarship must report to the school offline before September 20, 2025, complete school registration, and ensure they are in China, thus avoiding problems with bank account activation or the inability to open an account, which could lead to the inability to distribute scholarship funds.
(2) Application Conditions
1. Hold foreign nationality, possess a valid foreign passport, and a valid Chinese visa.
2. Be in good health, have good moral character, be well-rounded, be friendly to China, and can adapt well to study and life at Ningbo University.
3. Students must comply with Chinese laws and regulations and all rules of Ningbo University, including registering on time, paying tuition fees, and having no record of visa expiration and other violations of laws and rules in and off campus, having not been complained by relevant departments of misconduct.
4. Applicants must be self-funded international students who are studying within the academic years of their specialty, and applications are not open to self-funded international students who are on study suspension or have extended their studies.
5. Applicants (not including freshmen) must have an average score of no less than the passing level (60 points or above for each single course, out of a full mark of 100) in all subjects for the academic year; attendance rate should be no less than 85%; actively participate in lectures, theme education, competitions, public activities, and social practice activities organized by the school, and participate in at least one volunteer activity or social practice activity per academic year.
6. Long-term students applying for scholarships must have studied for one semester or more.
7. Have not received other scholarships.
(3) International students who have any of the following situations during their stay at the school are not eligible to participate in the evaluation:
1. Violated Chinese and university laws and regulations;
2. Violated school discipline and be disciplined with a warning or higher notice;
3. Violated college regulations and received an oral or written warning from the college;
4. Violated social ethics and caused negative influence on the school reputation;
5. Failed to attend theme education and meetings organized by Business School.
II. Evaluation Criteria
1. The annual review of the senior scholarship is based on a total score of 100 points for specific quantification standards, including moral character (20 points), academic performance (60 points), and non-academic factors (20 points).
All materials of the candidates are based on the academic year from September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2025 of the evaluation year. See the attached table for details.
Ningbo University Self-funded International Student Scholarship (Seniors) Annual Review Quantification Standard Table
First-Level Indicator | Second-Level Indicator | Scores | Explanation |
Ethical Conduct 20 points |
Compliance with Laws and Discipline |
10 points | Comply with national laws and school regulations during their stay at school, be honest and trustworthy, have no illegal or disciplinary violations, and do not engage in behavior that violates social ethics and public order. |
Social Responsibility | 10 points | Actively participate in social welfare or volunteer activities, show a strong sense of social responsibility, and be knowledgeable about China, friendly to China, and love China. |
Academic Performance 60 points | Course Grades (GPA or Credit Points), Academic Achievements, etc. | 50 points | (1) Undergraduates are mainly scored based on course grades. (2) Graduate students can be scored based on a combination of course grades and academic achievements (academic papers, scientific research projects), with course grades accounting for no less than 20 points. |
Chinese Language Level
| 10 points | For students taught in Chinese, those with HSK Level 5 and a score of 180 or above are given 6 points; for students taught in English, undergraduates with HSK Level 4 and a score of 180 or above are given 6 points, and graduate students with HSK Level 3 and a score of 180 or above are given 6 points; those with HSKK (Advanced) 60 or above are given 4 points; those with HSKK (Intermediate) 60 or above are given 2 points; those with HSKK (Elementary) 60 or above are given 1 point. Note: HSK or HSKK score certificates must be valid.
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Non-Academic Factors 1: 10points (Scoring by each academic college)
| Internship Practice
| 4 points | Participate in normal internships or social practice, and score based on the comprehensive performance of students in internships and social practice activities.
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Innovation and Entrepreneurship
| 4 points | For students who start their own businesses or participate in innovation and entrepreneurship competitions, score based on company performance or award level.
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Contribution to the College
| 2 points | Score based on contributions to the college and honors received, etc.
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Non-Academic Factors 2: 10 points (Scoring by International College)
| Active Participation in Cross-cultural Exchange and Cultural and Sports Activities | 2 points | Actively participate in school "Understanding China" and other cultural exchange activities and various cultural and sports activities.
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Honorary Titles or Related Project Students
| 3 points | Score for international student ambassadors, members of the Sino-foreign Student Union, donors, Confucius Institute teacher training projects, and other related project.
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Contribution to University
| 5 points | Score based on contributions to the school and honors received, etc.
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Each relevant college has the right to develop its own evaluation rules based on the "Ningbo University Self-Funded International Student Scholarship Evaluation and Management Measures", considering the characteristics of the college and student training orientation. At the same time, scoring items can be refined according to different grades and types of training.
III. Scholarship Categories and Standards
(1) Zhejiang Provincial Government Scholarship for International Students in China (1 for postgraduates, 20 for undergraduates in Business School)
Category of Award | Scholarship Amount | Recipients | Number |
Class A Scholarship | 30,000 yuan | Postgraduate Students | 1 |
Class B Scholarship | 20,000 yuan | Undergraduate Students | 20 |
Class C Scholarship | 6,000 yuan | Long-term Students | 0 |
(2) Ningbo Municipal Government Scholarship for International Students in China (5 for postgraduates, 2 for undergraduates in Business School)
Category of Award | Scholarship Amount | Recipients | Number |
Class A Scholarship | 30,000 yuan | Postgraduate Students | 5 |
Class B Scholarship | 20,000 yuan | Undergraduate Students | 2 |
Class D Scholarship
| 6,000 yuan (One-year Advanced Students) | Long-term Students | 0 |
3,000 yuan (Half-year Advanced Students) |
(3) Ningbo University Outstanding International Student Scholarship ( 7for postgraduates, 51for undergraduates in Business School)
Category of Award | Reward Amount | Number | Scope of Reward |
First-Class Scholarship | 10,000 yuan | 15 | Postgraduate Students and Undergraduate Students from the Second Year and above |
Second-Class Scholarship | 5,000 yuan | 24 |
Third-Class Scholarship | 3,000 yuan | 19 |
There are also reserve candidates with different scholarships (4 for postgraduates, 5 for undergraduates with Zhejiang and Ningbo scholarship, 3 first prize, 3 second prize for university-level scholarship)
IV. Application and Review Process
The scholarship application adopts the method of "international student application (both online submission of application and offline submission of paper materials) - each relevant college reviews and determines the candidates - each relevant college reports the candidate list and materials to the International College - the International College organizes the review and publicizes within the school - the unviersity reports to the Ningbo Municipal Education Bureau, Zhejiang Provincial Department of Education for the record", and the specific process is as follows:
(1) The applicant submits the application materials online and submits the following paper application materials to the relevant school.
From now until October 24, 2025: applicants should submit materials offline (two copies) to your councilors (BBA to Mr. Mao in Office 227, other majors to Ms. Coco in Office 229) first, after the materials being accepted offline, the applicants can submit online, the online system address is http://is.nbu.edu.cn/isms/sce. It is suggested to have your offline materials checked by your councilor before you upload online ones, materials that are incomplete or wrong in format will be rejected for application.
Application materials include:
1. "Ningbo University Outstanding International Student Scholarship Application Form" (Attachment 1), or "Ningbo Municipal Government Scholarship for International Students in China Application Form" (Attachment 2), or "Zhejiang Provincial Government Scholarship for International Students in China Application Form" (Attachment 3).
2. Payment receipt for tuition fees for the 2024-2025 academic year (bank cash deposit slip or remittance voucher), the date of payment should be before registration date (September 20, 2025); Those who pay on the new payment system do not need to provide receipts.
3. Academic transcript during the last one year (September 2024- July 2025) study period (stamped by the Academic Affairs Office/Graduate School, or the Academic Affairs Office/Graduate School stationed at the Ningbo University Teacher-Student Service Center window).
4. Copy of passport.
5. Valid ICBC (Industrial and Commercial Bank of China) account information in Ningbo area, such as account holder's name and card number, which must be consistent with the information provided by the bank; if there is no valid ICBC account in Ningbo area, other domestic Chinese bank accounts must be provided.
6. Award certificates and HSK and HSKK score reports, as well as other relevant materials.
7. Valid "Physical Examination Record Verification Certificate for Foreigners" (issued by Ningbo International Travel Health Care Center after April 13, 2025).
8. Proof of Student Certificate (this document can be printed out from the machine in Student Affairs Center).
9. A recommendation letter in Chinese, including the student's academic performance, scientific research achievements, awards and honors, participation in cultural and sports activities, social practice activities, and overall performance in China.
Last, Business School remains the right to explain during application.
Business School of Ningbo University
October 13, 2025
