Application Instructions for the 2014/15 British Council – Zhejiang Scholarship
Criteria for Eligibility
Applicants must be:
1. UK citizens (British passport holders, or Irish passport holders for Northern Ireland domiciled)
2. Enrolled at a UK institution at the point of application or a recent graduate (applying within one year
of your graduation date)
3. At least 18 years old
Application submission
Applications for the British Council - Zhejiang Scholarship should be submitted via email with completed
application forms and scanned copies of supporting documents sent as attachments to:
gen.uk@britishcouncil.org.cn
Deadline
Applications should be received via email no later than 25 May 2014. Applications received after this date
will not be considered. Successful applicants will be notified by the British Council no later than July 2014.
Document checklist
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British Council – Zhejiang Scholarship application form
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Most recent academic transcripts (or degree certificate)
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Two academic references
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(Please note: references should be scanned copies of the actual reference letters)
Enquiries
Any questions regarding the application process should be directed to gen.uk@britishcouncil.org.cn.
Please note: we are unable to track the status or confirm the receipt of applications. Only successful
candidates will be contacted by the British Council and we are unable to provide feedback to unsuccessful
applicants.
Participating universities
Zhejiang Sci-Tech University
Zhejiang University of Science and Technology
Zhejiang University of Finance & Economics
Zhejiang Gongshang University
Zhejiang University of Technology
Hangzhou Dianzi University
浙江理工大学
浙江科技学院
浙江财经大学
浙江工商大学
浙江工业大学
杭州电子科技大学
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2014/15 British Council - Zhejiang Scholarship
Application Form
The British Council - Zhejiang Scholarship is for UK students (British passport holders, or Irish passport holders
for Northern Ireland domiciled) to undertake a period of study at a participating university in Zhejiang province,
People’s Republic of China. It is jointly funded by the Zhejiang Provincial Education Department and the British
Council in China. This application form should be completed electronically and emailed together with the
required supporting documents to: gen.uk@britishcouncil.org.cn
For more information, please refer to the application instructions above.
1. Personal Details
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Surname
First name(s)
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Nationality
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Passport number
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Date of birth
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Email address
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Gender
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Contact number
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Postal address
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Post code
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2. Current course of study
Please provide details of the UK institution that you are currently enrolled at or have recently graduated
from.
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Name of institution
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Dates attended (from – to)
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Course of study
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Result (expected/achieved)
3. Other qualifications/awards
Please enter details of any other qualifications or awards relevant to your application.
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4. Work experience
Please enter details of any work experience relevant to your application.
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5. Host university
Please indicate in order of preference the university that you would like to attend in Zhejiang. We will try to
ensure that you are allocated your first choice, however this cannot be guaranteed as places are subject to
availability. For a full list of participating universities, please refer to the application instructions.
1st choice
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2nd choice
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3rd choice
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6. Personal statement
You are encouraged to complete this part of the form: you may wish to tell us why you want to study in China
and what you intend to do after you have completed your studies. (max 500 words)
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7. UK – China relationship
Please share with us your views about the UK-China relationship. (max 250 words)
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8. How did you hear about this scholarship?
☐ British Council – Generation UK portal
☐ British Council – Study, Work, Create website
☐ British Council – Study, Work, Create Facebook
☐ British Council – Study, Work, Create Twitter
☐ University email
☐ Internet search
☐ Word of mouth
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9. Declaration
I confirm that all information included in both my application form and supporting documents is accurate and
correct.
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