2024-2025 Hainan University

Hainan Provincial Government International Student Scholarship

Hainan University is a comprehensive key university formed by a merger with the former South China University of Tropical Agriculture in August 2007. It is jointly administered by the Ministry of Education and the Hainan Provincial People's Government. The university has made great achievements by adhering to the motto of "openness and inclusiveness" and the spirit of "self-improvement, dedication, kindness and perseverance". In December 2008, it was approved by the state as a key university under the 211 Project. In 2017, HNU was listed in the national plan for establishing world-class disciplines. In 2018, the Hainan provincial Party Committee and provincial government made a strategic decision to fully sponsor the development of Hainan University. Also in that year, the university came under the joint administration of the Ministry of Education and the Hainan Provincial People's Government, and was included among universities directly administered by the Ministry of Education.

Hainan University adopts a strategy of openness in education and has established all-round, multi-level and extensive exchanges and cooperation. It is the first institute in Hainan Province that is qualified to receive Chinese government scholarships for international students to study in China, it has been selected as the Demonstration Base for Studying in China by the Ministry of Education and the Chinese Language Education Base by the Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of the State Council, and has won the honorary title of “Advanced Group of Education for International Students in China”.

Hainan University is entrusted with enrolling International students sponsored by the  Hainan Provincial Government. Prospective students and scholars from foreign countries are welcome to apply for the Hainan Provincial Government Scholarship to study at Hainan University.

I . Supporting Categories

The Hainan Provincial Government International Students Scholarship is for prospective international students who wish to study at Hainan University for a bachelor's degree, master’s degree or doctoral degree.  Please visit the website https://hd.hainanu.edu.cn/gjjyen/Admission_Guide/Program_Information/Degree_Programs/Ph_D_and_Master_Degree_Programs.htm for programs information.

The scholarship is only for new students, it is unavailable for students who wish to apply to study their native language or a third country language including literature such as English, French etc.

II. Scholarship Coverage

Hainan Provincial Government International Students Scholarship covers: tuition fee, accommodation fee on campus, registration fee, medical and accidental Insurance at Hainan University. The applicant is responsible for all other fees.

III. Where and When to Apply

Where to Apply: International Student Office, School of International Education, Hainan University

When to Apply: Between March 12 and April 28, 2024

IV. Eligibility

1.Applicants should be non-Chinese citizen, well-behaved and capable of living independent ly. Be obligated to observe Chinese laws and university’s regulations, respect Chinese culture and customs, and fulfill all the conditions of Chinese Entry-exit.

2. be a high school graduate under the age of 30 when applying for bachelor's programs; be a bachelor’s degree holder under the age of 35 when applying for master’s programs; be a master’s degree holder under the age of 40 when applying for doctoral programs.

3. Language Requirements:

1) Applicants for Chinese-taught programs are required to obtain an HSK Band 4 with scores above 180 when applying.   2) Applicants for English-taught programs are required to obtain one of the following English tests: a score of 560 or above (paper-based test) or 78 or above (internet-based test) in the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) , or a minimum overall band of IELTS 6.0 when applying.  

Condition of exemption of submitting English level certificates: English-speaking students (Countries with English as native language or official language).

V. Application Documents

Applicants must submit the scan copies and complete the University online application system at https://hainanu.at0086.cn/StuApplication/Login.aspx   before April 28, 2024.

1. Application Form for Hainan Provincial Government International Student Scholarship (attached).

2. Copy of Passport Home Page. If the validity of the applicant’s current passport does not meet the requirement (meaning the passport expires before January 2025),  please apply for a new passport before submitting the application.

3. Notarized highest diploma attained & Notarized Academic Transcripts (from the undergraduate program onwards). Copies of academic records from first to last semester during the undergraduate, graduate (if any), and doctoral programs (if any) shall be provided. These transcripts shall be issued and sealed by the attending university’s academic affairs office, graduate school, or student management department. They can be in Chinese or English, but must be attached with notarized English translations if they are in foreign languages other than English; if the applicant is a campus student, he has to submit an official pre-graduation certificate showing their student status and stating expected graduation date, the original certificate should be provided after admission. If the applicant is an employer, he has to submit a Certificate of Incumbency issued by the unit or company which he’s working for.

4. Proof of Chinese or English proficiency. A valid HSK certificate (Applicants for Chinese-taught programs), or a valid IELTS or TOEFL certificate (Applicants for English-taught programs) .(meaning the certificate should be issued after May 1st, 2022).

5. Foreigner Physical Examination Form and Blood Test Report. The physical examination must cover all of the items listed in the Foreigner Physical Examination Form. The form must be fully completed and have the signature of the attending physician, the official stamp of the hospital, a sealed photograph of the applicant. Incomplete forms or forms without the signature of the attending physician, or the official stamp of the hospital, or a sealed photograph of the applicant are considered invalid. Please select the appropriate time to take a physical examination as the result is valid for only 6 months.

6. Two letters of recommendation in Chinese or English.

7. A Study Plan or Research Proposal written in Chinese or English ( a minimum of 1000-1500 words).

8. Certificate of Non-Criminal Record. The applicant shall submit a valid certificate of Non-Criminal Record issued by the local public security authority, usually issued within 6 months prior to the submission date of the application.

9. International students in China who apply for our University must hold a valid Visa or study type residence permit. In addition, applicants must provide the "Certificate of End of Study" or "Transfer Certificate" issued by the aforementioned school/ University.

10. CV (including publication list if available)

11. If one or both parents of the applicants are Chinese citizens, or applicants who were originally Chinese citizens and obtained foreign nationalities afterward, a certificate of living abroad and the entry and exit seal page of visiting China on the applicant’s passport during the recent 4 years should be provided.

Notes:

1.Application materials which do not meet the above requirements will be regarded as invalid and will not be accepted;

2.Applicants must fill in the system truthfully in Chinese or in English. Documents in languages other than Chinese or English must be attached with notarized Chinese or English translations;

3.The office will not send email to every applicants, please contact us if you need confirmation.

VI. Approval and Notification

1. Hainan University will review the application documents and decide the nominated candidates.

2. Hainan University will deliver materials of applicants who pass the HU review to Hainan Province Education Department and wait for the final admission results (the exact date is decided by Hainan Province Education Department).

3. Hainan University will announce the admission result officially on website, and issue electronical Admission Letter and Visa Application Form for Study in China (JW202) to scholarship winners in July;

4. Registration: The beginning of September generally (specified in the Letter of Admission).

5. Scholarship students must participate in an annual scholarship evaluation. Scholarship holders who fail to meet the requirements will have their scholarship cancelled.

6. Scholarship recipients shall not change their host university, field of study, or duration of study unless they give up the grant.

VII. Contact Information

       Add: International Student Office,

School of International Education, Hainan University,

No.58 Renmin Avenue, Haikou, Hainan Province, 570228, P. R. China

Contact Staff: Mr. Cui, Ms. Zhou,Miss Li

Tel: 0086-898-66291354/ 0086-898-66291348

Wechat:0086-13138995246

E-mail: admission@hainanu.edu.cn

Website:https://hd.hainanu.edu.cn/gjjyen/Scholarships/Hainan_Provincial_Government_International_Stude.htm