How Zahirul Bashar, a Bangladeshi Scholar, Secured a Fully Funded Master's in Maritime Law at Dalian Maritime University Through the Chinese Government Scholarship

I am Zahirul Bashar, a lawyer from Dhaka, Bangladesh. I completed my LLB with Magna Cum Laude from East West University, Dhaka, Bangladesh, in 2020. After that, I worked as a Legal Consultant in an Indian Human Resource Service Company. After that, I started working for an International Law firm in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The firm specializes in Admiralty & Maritime Law. I was employed at that firm for about four and a half years, from a Legal Intern to a Legal Associate. Having practical experience in Maritime Law, I decided to pursue my Master's in Maritime Law at Dalian Maritime University.

Chinese Government Scholarship Details

I was awarded China Government Scholarship (Type A) under the Ministry of Transport. It’s a tricky, but this scholarship is same as CSC Scholarship (Type B). It covers Full Scholarship Including tuition. Lodging. Living Allowance and Comprehensive Medical insurance). Stipend is 3000 RMB per month.

Were You Offered Any Other Scholarships?

I was also awarded the Shanghai Government Scholarship (TYPE B)

Educational Background

I hold an LLB with Magna Cum Laude from East West University, Dhaka, Bangladesh. My CGPA was 3.82

How Did You Prepare to Apply to Dalian Maritime University?

Did You Take Any Standardized Tests? If So, How Did You Prepare for Them?

I had an IELTS score of 7.5, with no score below 6.5

How Did You Prepare to Apply for the Chinese Government Scholarship?

Applying to Scholarship was a mammoth task since I had to prepare SOPs, Research proposal, Fining supervisor. It took around 2 months.

What Do You Think Made Your Application Stand Out?

I think my work experience and my IELTS.

What Would You Have Done Differently if You Were Going Through the Process Again?

Maybe applied for the scholarship sooner and learned the language before coming to the country

What Advice Would You Give Those Looking to Apply for a Similar Scholarship?

Be patient. Patience is your friend. This is a long journey, and it's alone and hard. But if you can survive this journey, you will be rewarded. Trust the process, make a good CV, and pursue what you specialize in.