Applications are open for the APFNet Scholarship Program (ASP) for 2024. The scholarship program supports qualified students in completing a Master’s degree program related to sustainable forest management and rehabilitation.

The purpose of APFNet is to expand forest cover and improve forest ecosystem quality in Asia and the Pacific to promote the multiple functions of forests, help mitigate and adapt to climate change, and meet the changing socio-economic and environmental needs of the region.

The Asia-Pacific Network for Sustainable Forest Management and Rehabilitation (APFNet) is a non-profit international organization dedicated to advancing sustainable forest management and rehabilitation in the Asia-Pacific region.

The candidate should have a very good command of the English language. Therefore, the application should be written in English.

APFNet Scholarship Program at Participating Universities in China Description:

  • Application Deadline: May 31, 2024
  • Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing a master’s degree programme at Beijing Forestry University (BJFU), Nanjing Forestry University (NJFU), Inner Mongolia Agriculture University (IMAU), and Northwest A&F University (NWAFU).
  • Study Subject: Scholarships are awarded in the field of Forest Economics and Management (BJFU), Forestry (NJFU), Forestry Engineering (NJFU), Environmental Engineering (NJFU), Soil and Water Conservation and Desertification Control (IMAU), Forest Protection (NWAFU) and Soil and Water Conservation and   Desertification Control (NWAFU)
  • Scholarship Award:
    Monthly stipend
    Accommodations are on campus. When on-campus accommodation is not available, awarded students will receive   accommodation allowance of CNY 1,500 per month for alternative lodging
    Comprehensive medical insurance
    Lump-sum payment for outpatient medical services, regardless of actual costs
    One round-trip international ticket between students’ home economy and China
  • Nationalities:
  • Number of Scholarships: In 2024, APFNet plans to select and support about 30 qualified students.
  • Scholarship can be taken in China

Eligibility for the APFNet Scholarship Program at Participating Universities in China:

  • Eligible Countries: Non-Chinese citizens are eligible to apply.
  • Entrance Requirements:
    For BJFU and NJFU, applicants must be non-Chinese citizens from APFNet member economies including Australia, Hong Kong, China, Bangladesh, India, Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Cambodia, Lao PDR, Canada, Malaysia, P.R. China, Mexico, Fiji Islands, Mongolia, Myanmar, Singapore, Nepal, Sri Lanka, New Zealand, Chinese Taipei, Papua New Guinea, Thailand, Peru, United States, the Philippines and Viet Nam
    Applicants from developing economies prioritized
    For IMAU and NWAFU, as they specialize in arid and semi-arid forest management, applicants must be non-Chinese residents from Greater Central Asia, specifically Mongolia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Kyrgyzstan
    Age: 18–40 and in good health condition
    Have obtained a Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent degree from an accredited higher education institute in forestry or related field
    At least 2 years of work experience are prioritized
    Proficiency in English (all the courses of this program will be taught in English)
    Female applicants encouraged
  • English Language Requirements: The candidate should have a very good command of the English language. Therefore, the application should be written in English.

Application Procedure for the APFNet Scholarship Program at Participating Universities in China:

How to apply:

Applicants should apply directly to the host universities. As application procedures and materials may vary, applicants should visit the specific host university websites and submit materials accordingly.

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