
Government/University Scholarship
Jinan International Sister Cities Scholarship
Jinan International Sister Cities Scholarship supports students from Jinan's sister cities worldwide, fostering cultural exchange and academic excellence.
- Scholarship type
- Government/University Scholarship
- Degree level
- Bachelor / Master / PhD
- Location
- Shandong · Jinan
- Application deadline
- Date to be confirmed
Overview
Jinan International Sister Cities Scholarship supports students from Jinan's sister cities worldwide
fostering cultural exchange and academic excellence.
Funding coverage
Funding tiers
Eligibility may differ by tier. Check the applicable degree and requirements.
Standard funding
- Eligible degree
- Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral
- Funding
- Join studyinchina.net in this article to learn about the scholarship’s policies, application requirements and procedures. Note: This scholarship information was updated in 2024 and is for reference. Policies, eligibility and funding may change with university or awarding-body arrangements. Consult the official university website or scholarship administrator for current, accurate information. Introduction to the Jinan International Sister City Scholarship The Jinan International Sister City Scholarship was established by the Jinan Municipal Government in 2014 to support students from Jinan’s sister cities in studying and conducting research at higher education institutions in Jinan. The source states that since 2014 the scholarship has funded hundreds of thousands of students from Cabo Verde, South Korea, Indonesia, Finland, Brazil, France, Mexico, Türkiye, Australia, Cambodia, Japan, Sweden, Mongolia and other countries to study and pursue degrees in Jinan, promoting educational and cultural exchanges between Jinan and its sister cities worldwide. Participating universities include Shandong University and the University of Jinan. Scholarship Type Municipal scholarship Eligible Applicants The Jinan International Sister City Scholarship supports: Undergraduate Programs Master’s Programs Doctoral Programs One-year Chinese-language programs One-semester Chinese-language programs University of Jinan Scholarship Structure Undergraduate, master’s, doctoral and one-year Chinese-language programs: tuition, accommodation and insurance waived. One-semester Chinese-language programs: tuition and insurance waived. Funding duration follows the program’s basic study duration: Undergraduate: four to five years Master’s: two to three years Doctoral: four years Application Deadline and Enrollment Deadlines vary with each university’s admissions plan. Enrollment arrangements are: March enrollment: one-semester Chinese-language programs. September enrollment: undergraduate, master’s, doctoral, one-year and one-semester Chinese-language programs. Eligibility for the Jinan International Sister City Scholarship Basic Requirements Applicants must be non-Chinese nationals in good physical and mental health. Comply with Chinese government laws and regulations and university rules. Good moral character and a clean personal background. Age and Education One-semester or one-year Chinese-language applicants must be high school graduates aged 18–60. Applicants for academic programs (undergraduate, master’s or doctoral) must be aged 18–40. Undergraduate applicants must have graduated from high school and generally be no older than 30. Master’s applicants must have graduated from university and generally be no older than 35. Doctoral applicants must have graduated from a master’s program and generally be no older than 40. Language requirements English-taught applicants need IELTS 6.0, TOEFL 70 or Duolingo English Test at least 100. Students from English-speaking countries or whose most recent educational stage was taught in English may be exempt from submitting language results. Chinese-taught applicants need HSK Level 4 or higher for undergraduate programs and HSK Level 5 or higher for master’s and doctoral programs. Note: language requirements may vary by university. Application materials All applicants must complete the online application form and upload the following materials in Chinese or English. Documents in another language require Chinese or English translations. Passport Passport photograph Graduation certificate (those who have not graduated must provide a provisional graduation certificate or enrollment certification) Transcripts or student status certification Foreigner physical examination form (valid for six months) Certificate of no criminal record (valid for six months) Students currently studying in China must additionally provide: A certification letter issued by their school and transcripts from China Visa page, residence permit and passport pages with entry/exit stamps Two recommendation letters (master’s and doctoral applicants need two letters from professors or associate professors) Study/research plan Other supplementary materials or documents required by the university. Application Procedure Step 1: Identify participating universities Step 2: Prepare the necessary materials Step 3: Submit a scholarship application as required by the university Step 4: The university and scholarship organization evaluate materials Step 5: Receive the scholarship result Visit the chosen university’s official website for specific guidance and details. How to Apply for the Jinan International Sister City Scholarship and Improve Your Chances of Admission If you lack time to research and prepare the application, contact RIBA International Cooperation Co., Ltd. —described here as a leading brand for Chinese study-abroad scholarship application support—for advice and assistance to maximize your chances of admission. Riba Contact Information: Website: https://riba.vn Hotline: +84 888 666 350 / +84 888 666 152 You May Also Be Interested In: Riba’s 2024 Scholarship Admission Statistics Physical Examination Guide for Study in China The above Jinan International Sister City Scholarship information was compiled by studyinchina.net. Visit Scholarship Search to explore further scholarship types.
- Tier requirements
- Meets the visa, health and academic requirements for study in China
Requirements & documents
Application dates & process
Review Cycle: As specified in each host university’s admissions brochure
Universities & programs
Universities
About the university
Shandong University (SDU), with its legal registered address in Jinan, Shandong Province, is a comprehensive national key university directly under the central government and the Ministry of Education, jointly built by the State Council's education administrative department and Shandong Province. It is ranked among the national "Double First-Class", "Project 985", and "Project 211" key construction universities. It has been selected for the 2011 Plan, the Strong Foundation Plan, the 111 Plan, the Excellent Engineer Education and Training Plan, the Excellent Doctor Education and Training Plan, the Excellent Legal Talent Education and Training Plan, the Medical "Double First-Class" Construction Alliance, the Global Energy Internet University Alliance, and the Asian Campus program. The university was founded in 1901, originally as Shandong University Hall; in 1904, it was renamed Shandong Higher School; in 1924, the private Qingdao University was formally established; in 1926, six specialized schools merged to form the provincial Shandong University; in 1930, the National Qingdao University was formally established; in 1932, it was renamed National Shandong University; in 1945, Shandong University was founded (referred to as Linyi Shandong University to distinguish it from National Shandong University); in 1951, it merged with East China University and was still named Shandong University; in 2000, Shandong University, Shandong Medical University, and Shandong University of Technology merged to form the new Shandong University; in 2001, it was designated as a national "Project 985" key high-level research university; in 2017, it was selected as a national "Double First-Class" (Category A) construction university. As of November 2024, the university has 4,936 full-time teachers. As of June 2025, the university has formed a pattern of one university with three campuses (Jinan, Weihai, Qingdao); it has 19 academicians of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Chinese Academy of Engineering (including those under contract); it has 45 postdoctoral research stations, 49 first-level doctoral degree authorization points, 54 first-level master's degree authorization points, 9 professional doctoral degree authorization categories, 35 professional master's degree authorization categories; it offers 100 undergraduate programs, with over 70,000 enrolled students. As of September 2025, the university has 81 colleges. In 1901, Shandong Governor Yuan Shikai submitted the "Interim Regulations for the Trial Establishment of the University Hall in the Provincial Capital of Shandong" and simultaneously transferred Penglai County Magistrate Li Yukai to prepare; in October, the draft was approved, and the official Shandong University Hall was established at Luoyuan Academy in Jinan. The first batch enrolled 300 students, divided into specialized, regular, and preparatory classes, each supervised separately; on November 24 of the same year, Shandong University Hall temporarily borrowed Luoyuan Academy to start classes, with an initial three-year academic system later changed to four years. In 1912, the National Government implemented a system of establishing university districts nationwide, with universities in central cities of each district and specialized schools in each province. Shandong belonged to the central city of Beijing, and according to regulations, the university hall should be abolished, and it was closed in 1914. Teachers and students were transferred to six specialized schools: law and politics, industry, agriculture, commerce, mining, and medicine. Principal Ding Weichuan subsequently became the principal of the Commercial Specialized School, and the school buildings were used by the Law and Politics Specialized School. During its 14 years of operation, Shandong University Hall produced 770 graduates, with 59 selected to study in Europe, the United States, and Japan. Among them, Xu Jingxin and Zhang Boyan joined the Tongmenghui in Japan and were appointed by Dr. Sun Yat-sen as the heads of the Shandong Tongmenghui. Shandong University Hall was the first government-run higher education institution in Shandong Province and the historical starting point of Shandong University. In 1907, Shandong Governors Yang Shixiang and Wu Tingbin established Shandong Higher Agricultural School at Quanfuzhuang, East Gate of Jinan, with 5,000 mu of land at the northern foot of Qianfo Mountain and Ma'an Mountain in the southern suburbs as the school's forest farm. In 1912, returned student from Japan Ye Chunkui requested and was approved to establish a commercial school at the South Gate of Jinan, later named Shandong Public Commercial Specialized School; in the same year, the Qingzhou Prefecture Gaomi Secondary Industrial School and Jinan Industrial School merged, and later merged with Shandong First Middle School, and the following year, Shandong Public Industrial Specialized School was established at the Shangzhi Hall campus of the First Middle School. In 1920, the Shandong Provincial Medical School was officially named Shandong Public Medical Specialized School; in the same year, the Mining Training Institute was expanded into Shandong Public Mining Specialized School, located at the East Gate of Jinan.
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- Verification
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- Verified on
- 2026-09-21
- Last updated
- 2026-09-24
- Source link
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- Source notes
- Compiled from public StudyInChina information (source ID: d80af0f9-5450-4e1a-a0c5-adc0a715f6a3)
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