ZZU Presidential Scholarship 2027–28 for PhD: Deadline and How to Apply

Zhengzhou University (ZZU) runs a Presidential Scholarship for international PhD applicants. It is listed for the 2027–28 cycle, with a March 2027 intake and a September 2027 intake. The March window is the nearest: the listed cut-off is 31 January, so check the exact year and time on ZZU's portal now.

What the scholarship covers

• A full-funding package for PhD study, with a stipend of CNY 3,500 per month.
• No application fee is charged for applying through the university's online system.
• Results for the March intake are expected around the end of March 2027.
• Item-by-item coverage (tuition, dorm, insurance) and the length of funding are set by the university. Ask ZZU to confirm them in writing before you accept an offer.

Who can apply

• Open to international applicants from any country, including Bangladesh.
• PhD applicants must be under 40 years old.
• You need a master's degree, or expect to complete one before enrolment, and a research direction that matches a ZZU supervisor or school.
• An English proficiency certificate can be submitted. Chinese-taught programmes will have their own language rules.

Documents you need

The portal lists the required uploads after you register, and no paper copies are needed. Prepare these typical PhD documents in advance:

1. Passport photo page, valid for the whole study period.
2. Master's degree certificate and transcripts, with certified English translations if needed.
3. Research proposal and personal statement.
4. Two academic recommendation letters.
5. English proficiency certificate, if you have one.
6. Foreigner physical examination form and a police clearance certificate, if requested at the offer stage.

How to apply, step by step

1. Choose a PhD programme and supervisor at ZZU and read the programme's entry requirements.
2. Register on ZZU's online application system and complete the application form.
3. Upload every required document in the portal.
4. Monitor your email for requests from the school or the international office.
5. Wait for the result and, if selected, follow the admission-notice and visa steps.

Important dates

Step	Date
March 2027 intake application deadline	31 January (listed on the portal; confirm the 2027 date)
March 2027 intake results	Expected by the end of March 2027
September 2027 intake application deadline	15 May (confirm the 2027 date)

Third-party summaries disagree on the March window, with some showing a December cut-off. Treat the date on ZZU's own portal as final.

Tips for Bangladeshi applicants

• Contact potential supervisors before you apply and attach a focused research proposal.
• Ask your master's university for the degree certificate and transcripts early. Attestation takes time.
• Request recommendation letters from professors who know your research, on official letterhead.
• Plan your visa file, medical check and police clearance now. See our guide to the China student visa.
• Compare this with other funding routes in our China scholarships guide and read about Zhengzhou University.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Presidential Scholarship open to Master's students?

The listing available for 2027–28 names PhD applicants only. Check with ZZU if you plan a master's degree.

Is there an application fee?

The listing states there is no application fee. Confirm this in the portal before you submit.

Does applying guarantee a place?

No. ZZU reviews applications and decides on admission and funding.

Can I apply to both intakes?

Intakes have separate windows. Ask the international office whether one application can be moved to the next intake.

Do I need HSK?

Not stated for English-taught PhD programmes. Chinese-taught programmes will have their own language requirement.

Compiled by EduExpress on 7 November 2026 from the university's published 2027 call. We could not yet confirm every figure on the official notice, so treat dates and amounts as a guide and confirm them with the university, using the official source below, before you apply.