East China Normal University (ECNU) Scholarships 2025 Application Window Open

East China Normal University (ECNU) offers an outstanding ECNU-CSC scholarship 2025-2026 intake for full-time postgraduate students pursuing Master’s or Doctoral degrees. This ECNU scholarship supports international students with comprehensive coverage, including tuition waivers, monthly stipends, and medical insurance, creating an ideal academic environment for global scholars.

Program Duration and Start Date

• Master’s Programs: Typically 2-3 years in duration
• Doctoral Programs: Typically 4 years in duration
• Program Start Date: Early September
• Application Deadline: June 15, 2025

ECNU Scholarship Sponsorship Package

The scholarship offered at ECNU is sponsored by ministry of education China as CSC scholarship type B which covers the following:

1. Tuition Fee and Accommodation: Exemption from tuition and accommodation fees
2. Monthly Stipend:
   • Master’s Students: 3,000 RMB/month
   • Doctoral Students: 3,500 RMB/month
   • The stipend is provided by the host university each month within the scholarship duration.
3. Comprehensive Medical Insurance: Full health coverage throughout the study period in China.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must be non-Chinese citizens with a valid passport. Degree requirements differ based on the level of study: Master’s program applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent recognized by Chinese institutions, while Doctoral program applicants must possess a Master’s degree or equivalent.

Language proficiency is another key requirement. For Chinese-taught programs, applicants in liberal arts and economics majors must achieve a score of HSK5 (minimum 210) or HSK6 (minimum 180). For art, physical education, and science majors (excluding economics), a minimum score of HSK5 (180) is required. For English-taught programs, non-native English speakers must provide an English proficiency certificate, with a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 or TOEFL score of 80.

Application Requirements

1. Online Application: Complete the ECNU International Student Application Form at http://lxsapply.ecnu.edu.cn. For CSC-ECNU scholarship applications, register and apply at China Scholarship Council’s portal (Type B for ECNU; institution code: 10269).
2. Degree and Graduation Certificates: Scanned copies of degrees and diplomas (or proof of expected graduation for current students) in Chinese or English, or with a notarized translation.
3. Official Academic Transcripts: For all previous academic work, translated into Chinese or English if necessary.
4. Language Proficiency Certificate: HSK or other relevant proof for language requirements.
5. Recommendation Letters: Two letters from scholars with an associate professor rank or above.
6. Personal Statement: A statement of at least 1,000 words (Master’s) or 1,500 words (Doctoral), detailing academic background, research plans, and future goals.
7. Passport Copy: Including personal information page and any previous Chinese visa pages if applicable.
8. Supplemental Documents: Depending on the program (e.g., portfolios for art-related programs, additional essays for teaching Chinese).

Important Deadlines

• First Batch Deadline: March 1, 2025
• Second Batch Deadline: May 15, 2025.
• Official Call: http://lxs.ecnu.edu.cn/en/scholarship/master/chinese-government-scholarship-type-b
• Admissions Page: http://lxs.ecnu.edu.cn/en/admission/degree-programs/graduate-program.