Northwest A&F University

                                                                      2026 APFNet Scholarship for Ph.D. Programs

Northwest A&F University (NWAFU) welcomes outstanding applicants from APFNet member economies and Greater Central Asian countries to apply for fully funded Ph.D. programs under the APFNet Scholarship. This program offers international students the opportunity to pursue advanced studies in forestry, environmental science, and related disciplines while experiencing China’s rich academic and cultural environment.

I. Application Deadline: May 31, 2026 (no late applications will be accepted) 

II. Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must meet all of the following requirements:

1.Nationality:  Be a non-Chinese citizen from one of the following regions:

APFNet Member Economies: Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Cambodia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Mexico, Fiji Islands, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Papua New Guinea, Thailand, Peru, the Philippines, Viet Nam

Greater Central Asia: Mongolia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan

2.Age: Between 18 and 40 years

3.Academic Qualification: Holder of a Master’s degree

4.Work Experience: At least 2 years of work experience (preferred, not mandatory)

5.English proficiency: Provide valid IELTS or TOEFL scores (all courses are taught in English)

6.Recommendation Letter:From an APFNet Council representative or contact person

→ For the list of contacts, please refer to the official supplementary materials.

7.Gender Preference:Female applicants are strongly encouraged to apply

8. Chinese Language Requirement: Must achieve HSK Level 4 before graduation

III. Scholarship Benefits

Monthly stipend: 3,500 yuan

Accommodation: Twin room in on-campus dormitory.

Outpatient medical service fee: One-time annual payment of 400 yuan.

Airfare: One round-trip international ticket (economy class).

Tuition: Full waiver.

Note: Duration of study is 2 years, and the program will start in September 2026.

IV. Required Application Materials

All documents must be in English or Chinese. If not, notarized translations are required

1.Two application forms (downloadable from the online application platform)

2.Acceptance Letter from a Potential Supervisor (mandatory).

3. Notarized degree certificate (or provisional/hope certificate).Notarized Master’s diploma

4. Academic transcripts (notarized).

5.Two recommendation letters.

6.Study Plan / Research Proposal

7.Passport copy (valid for at least 9 months).

8. Police Clearance Certificate (valid 6 months).

9. Medical Examination Form

(download: https://is.nwsuaf.edu.cn/docs/20161019153231791636.pdf ).

  10.Supporting documents (CV, publications, awards, etc.).

Important Note: Only digital applications (combined into one PDF) will be accepted. Do not submit separate files or physical copies.

V. Application Procedure

Step 1: Get supervisor’s Acceptance Letter

Contact a potential supervisor (following the guidelines in Section 4) and secure a signed Acceptance Letter.

Step 2: Complete Online Application

1.Access the NWAFU international student application platform: https://nwsuaf.17gz.org

2. Select the application path: Northwest A&F University Scholarship → Doctor → APFNet

3. Fill in all required information and upload materials as required.

Step 3: Submit Application Documents (in PDF via email)

Email: admission@nwafu.edu.cn

Required Documents (All in English or Chinese; notarized if in other languages):

Email all documents as a single PDF file to email: admission@nwafu.edu.cn

VI. Available Programs

Forestry Protection and Silviculture

Soil and Water Conservation and Desertification Control

Agricultural Resources and Environment

Economics and Management of Agriculture and Forestry

VII. Contact Information

Address: 3 Taicheng Road, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China

Contact Person: Ms. Song

Phone: +86 29 87080182

Fax: +86 29 87080282

Email: admission@nwafu.edu.cn

Website: https://gjs.nwsuaf.edu.cn/en/