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2017 APFNet Scholarship Program for Master Degree of Northwest A&F University |
 Launched in 2010, APFNet Scholarship Program aims to support capable individuals - either forestry officials or researchers from the Asia-Pacific region to pursue master degree in the field of sustainable forest management and rehabilitation in universities and institutions in China and the region. Advanced technology in management, techniques skills, field practice and experience will be taught, so as to improve the ability of those who will drivesustainable forest management and rehabilitation forward for the region.
1.Application Eligibility
(1)Non-Chinese citizens from Great Central Asia, including Mongolia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan,Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan.
(2) Age of 18- 40 and in good health condition
(3) Holder of Bachelor's degree or an equivalent degree awarded in higher ducation institute in forestry or related field
(4) Good command of English (The medium language of instruction for the program will be English)
2.Majors of Study
A.Forestry Protection
Prof.Zhao Zhong http://en.nwsuaf.edu.cn/faculties/co6/53857.htm
Prof.Zhang Shuoxin http://en.nwsuaf.edu.cn/faculties/co6/53859.htm
Prof.Cao Tianjian http://en.nwsuaf.edu.cn/faculties/co6/72569.htm
Prof.Kang Yongxiang http://en.nwsuaf.edu.cn/faculties/co6/53886.htm
Prof.Cai Jing http://en.nwsuaf.edu.cn/faculties/co6/72611.htm
B.Soil and Water Conservation and Desertification Control
Prof.Liu Guobin
http://sourcedb.cas.cn/sourcedb_iswc_cas/yw/people/ps/200910/t20091021_2585341.html
Prof.Mu Xinming http://sourcedb.cas.cn/sourcedb_iswc_cas/yw/people/ps/200911/t20091101_2644966.html
Prof.Jiao Juying
http://sourcedb.cas.cn/sourcedb_iswc_cas/yw/people/ps/200911/t20091101_2644938.html
Prof.Wang Fei
http://sourcedb.cas.cn/sourcedb_iswc_cas/yw/people/ps/200910/t20091020_2584561.html
3.Duration of Study
2 years, from every September
4.Details of Scholarship
(1) Monthly stipend of 3,000 yuan
(2) Free campus accommodation.
(3) Free Medical insurance
(4) One-off payment of CNY 500 per year for outpatient medical services.
(5) One round trip international tickets from students' home country to China
5.Deadline of Application
May 31st, 2017
6.Application Documents.
(2) Notarized diploma and academic transcripts of the highest degree (Chinese or English);
(3) Acceptance letter from a potential supervisor(http://en.nwsuaf.edu.cn/faculties/co6/index.htm);
(4) Two Recommendation letters in English;
(5) Study or research proposal in English;
(6) Foreigner Physical Examination Form (Please see and download from http://is.nwsuaf.edu.cn/zlxz/321992.htm)
(7) Certificate of English Proficiency;
(8) Approval letter from the applicant's employer/organization for study at NWAFU);
(9) Photocopy of photo page of valid passport;
(10) Other support documents;
Note:IELTS of a minimum score of 6.0 overall, TOEFL iBT of a minimum score of 80 overall,
7. Mailing Address
Please mail all the application documents by courier to the following address before May 31st, 2017.
Office of Admissions
College of International Education
Northwest A&F University
3 Taicheng Road, Yangling, Shaanxi, China
Phone: +86-29-87080182
Note: Application documents will not be returned regardless of whether being enrolled or not.
8. Contacts:
(1) Northwest A&F University
Dr. Qiang Baifa
Phone:+86-29-87080182
Fax:+86-29-87080283
E-mail: qiangbaifa@yahoo.com
Mailing Address:
Office of Admissions, College of International Education, Northwest A&F University,
3 Taicheng Road, Yangling, Shaanxi, China
712100
(2) APFNet
Ms. Hu Chuyu/Ms. Chen Lin
Phone:+86-10-66007866-8024
Fax: +86-10-84216958
E-mail: hu_chuyu@apfnet.cn, chen_lin@apfnet.cn
Mailing Address:
6th Floor, Baoneng Center (Building A), 12 Futong Dongdajie, Chaoyang District, Beijing, P. R. of China
Postcode:100102
ABOUT Northwest A&F University
Northwest A&F University is a key national comprehensive university directly under the administration of the Ministry of Education. As one of the leading universities in China, NWUAF is supported by Ministry of Education's "Project 985" and "Project 211". The University is located in Yangling, Shaanxi Province, the birthplace of Chinese Agricultural civilization and today's the National Agriculture High-tech Industrial Demonstration zone.
The University originated from National Northwest Junior College of Agriculture and Forestry which was founded in 1934. The past eighty years since the university's establishment has witnessed generations of its faculty and students adhering to the educational philosophy of "managing state fundamentals, solving civilian livelihood, and respecting scientific research" and practicing the University motto of "Sincerity, Simplicity, Bravery and Perseverance ". We give prime concern to our nation and people; we inherit Hou Ji's resolution from the ancient time and practice "Farming Teaching" in modern way; we persist in close integration of production-learning-research, and have made significant contributions to China's agricultural modernization and scientific research.
NWAFU is the only education institution in China that is completely equipped with disciplines of agriculture, forestry, and water science. Currently there are all together 23 colleges (departments, institutes) and Graduate School, covering disciplines of agriculture, science, engineering, economics, business, liberal arts, law, philosophy, history, medicine, education, arts, etc.. The recruitment of undergraduate students has been initiated in 1934 and post-graduate students in 1941. During the past eight decades, more than 130,000 professional talents have stepped out of campus to work home and abroad, among whom 15 have become academicians of Chinese Academy of Sciences and Chinese Academy of Engineering; they have made outstanding contributions to Northwest area and whole China in world agriculture modernization and rural economic social development.
NWAFU always aims at frontier development of high technology. In accordance with national and regional strategic demands, NWAFU has conducted applied researches in areas of Animal and Plant Breeding, Plant Protection, Agricultural Biology Technology, Agriculture and Irrigation Technology in Dry Areas, and Comprehensive Treatment to Water and Soil Loss in China's Loess Plateau have developed distinguished features and priorities. NWAFU has acquired more than 5000 accumulated scientific achievements in various areas, among which over 1800 achievements are awarded. Outstanding research accomplishments include"Bima-1", the most widely planted wheat variety in China, and "Xiaoyan-6", the leading replacement variety. The university researchers also developed the apple variety "Qinguan", the most commonly planted apple variety in China. The direct economic benefit of promoting these achievements values over 200 billion RMB.
More details about Northwest A&F University, please visit:http://en.nwsuaf.edu.cn/index.htm
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