Complete Guide to Applying for NJFU Scholarships in 2025-26

The Chinese Government Scholarship – High-Level Postgraduate Program is a fully funded, full-time scholarship sponsored by the Chinese government. It aims to attract exceptional international students for postgraduate studies at Nanjing Forestry University (NJFU) starting in the 2025-2026 academic year.

Benefits of NJFU Scholarship Application

• Tuition fee Waiver
• Accommodation: Dormitory housing is free for students living on campus. Master’s and PhD students who live off campus are eligible for an accommodation stipend of CNY 700 and CNY 1,000 per month, respectively.
• A monthly stipend of CNY 3,000 will be given to master’s students and CNY 3,500 to doctoral students, respectively.
• Comprehensive Medical Insurance: Students who want comprehensive medical insurance coverage must pay CNY 800 per month.
• International Travel Expenses: Please be aware that students are responsible for covering their own overseas travel expenses.

Eligibility Criteria of 2025-2026 NJFU Chinese Government Scholarship Application

• Citizenship Requirement: Applicants must be citizens of countries other than the People’s Republic of China and hold a valid identification certificate.
• Educational Qualifications:
  • For Master’s Programs: Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree in a related field.
  • For PhD Programs: Applicants must hold a master’s degree in a related field.
• Academic Excellence: Applicants must demonstrate outstanding academic performance and meet the specific requirements of the chosen program.
• Health and Age Criteria: Applicants must be in good mental and physical health.
  • Master’s Program: Applicants must be under the age of 35.
  • PhD Program: Applicants must be under the age of 40.
• Language Proficiency:
  • Chinese-taught Programs: A score of 200 or above in HSK 4 (with no sub-score below 60).
  • English-taught Programs:

• A minimum score of 6.0 in IELTS (with no sub-score below 6), or A minimum score of 80 in TOEFL, or Proof of prior education in an English-taught program. Native English speakers are exempt from submitting an English proficiency certificate.
• Submission of Materials: Applicants must submit a complete set of required documents.

Scholarship Exclusivity: Applicants must not have been awarded scholarships from other scholarship organizations for the 2025/2026 academic year.

How to apply for NJFU Scholarships as an International Student

Step By Step Application Process for NJFU Scholarship

1. Identify a Suitable Degree Program: Choose a degree program aligned with your research interests.
2. Find a Supervisor: Locate a relevant supervisor at NJFU who can provide you with a provisional acceptance letter.
3. Register and Apply Online: Complete your application through the NJFU online system
4. Pay the Application Fee: Submit the application fee of CNY 400 or USD 60. When transferring the fee to NJFU’s bank account, include your name, application number, and passport number in the bank note’s remarks section. Upload the payment receipt to the online system. Note: The application fee is non-refundable once processed.
5. Document and Academic Review:
   • Initial document review by NJFU.
   • Academic review conducted by the respective colleges.
6. Notification of Eligibility: Qualified applicants are notified by NJFU.
7. Complete the Chinese Government Scholarship (CGS) Application:
   • Log in to the CGS system (Select Type: B; School Code: 10298).
   • Fill out the CGS application form online.
   • Submit all required documents, including the Pre-admission Notice.
8. Submission to the China Scholarship Council: NJFU forwards the list of recommended candidates and their documents to the China Scholarship Council (CSC).
9. CSC Evaluation: The CSC evaluates the qualifications and academic performance of the candidates and selects the final list of admitted applicants.
10. Final Notification:
    • The CSC informs NJFU of the final selection.

NJFU notifies the applicants about their admission status.

Deadline of NJFU Scholarship 2025-26

Applicants must complete the online application and submit all required materials by February 16, 2025. The list of recommended candidates will then be forwarded to the CSC Scholarship review committee for final approval.

Tips of NJFU Scholarship Guide

• Ensure that all supporting documents are clear, authentic, and valid. It is highly recommended to use a professional scanning device for submitting the relevant documents. Any issues arising from unclear or unidentifiable uploads will be the applicant’s responsibility.
• Throughout the application process, regularly check the application system for updates and monitor your email for communications. Failure to respond or submit required materials on time will result in consequences, which will be the applicant’s responsibility