Central and Eastern European Countries (CEEC) Scholarship

Overview

The Central and Eastern European Countries (CEEC) Scholarship is a regional award from the University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC) for undergraduates from a set group of Central and Eastern European nations. It's part of how UNNC builds academic ties across the region and brings students from these countries onto its degree programmes.

Two things make it stand out. It pays out every year of your degree, not just the first, so the support continues as long as you stay eligible. And for most students who qualify, it's granted automatically based on your nationality and enrolment, so there's usually no separate competitive application to write.

If you're a citizen of one of the eligible countries and you're heading into a full-time undergraduate course at UNNC, this gives you steady tuition support across the whole programme.

Key Facts at a Glance

• Institution: University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC)
• Award name: Central and Eastern European Countries (CEEC) Scholarship
• Value: RMB 20,000 per year
• Duration: Each year of study, up to the standard length of the degree
• Level of study: Undergraduate (full-time)
• Who it is for: Students from eligible Central and Eastern European countries
• Application required: No - generally awarded automatically based on eligibility
• Administered via: UNNC Application Hub / admissions process

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility comes down to your nationality and being enrolled full-time as an undergraduate. The list of countries covers much of Central and Eastern Europe, the Baltic states, and the Western Balkans.

• You need to be a citizen of an eligible country. The list includes Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Slovenia, Croatia, Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Albania, Estonia, Lithuania, and Latvia.
• You must be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate at UNNC.
• You need to keep meeting the conditions throughout your studies to keep receiving the annual payment.

UNNC can update the country list over time, so check that yours is currently included on the official fees and scholarships page before counting on this award.

Scholarship Benefits

The main thing here is that the money comes every year rather than once.

• Annual value: RMB 20,000 for each year of study.
• Multi-year support: Since it repeats every year of your programme, the total across a full degree adds up to far more than a one-off award.
• Predictability: Knowing it'll be there each year makes it easier to plan your finances across the degree.
• No application burden: For most eligible students it's granted automatically, so there's no essay or interview to win it.

Tuition varies by course and entry year, so how much of your fees the RMB 20,000 covers depends on your specific programme. Check the current fee schedule on the UNNC website for exact figures.

How to Apply

For eligible students there's usually nothing extra to submit. The award is applied automatically based on your nationality and enrolment.

• Apply for a full-time undergraduate programme at UNNC through the normal admissions route.
• Make sure your nationality is recorded correctly in your application, since that's what eligibility hinges on.
• Complete your enrolment as a full-time undergraduate.
• If you're not sure whether the award has been applied, ask the UNNC scholarships or admissions team.

Even though it's automatic, it's worth checking with UNNC that they've recognised your eligibility, especially in your first year.

Required Documents

Because the award is automatic, you generally don't put together a dedicated scholarship package. But your admissions documents need to clearly show you qualify.

• A valid passport or national ID confirming you're a citizen of an eligible country.
• Your UNNC undergraduate application and offer details.
• The usual admissions documents (transcripts, qualification results, and anything requested during enrolment).

If UNNC asks you to confirm nationality for scholarship purposes, follow the instructions from the Application Hub or the admissions team.

Important Dates & Deadlines

Since the award follows your enrolment rather than a competition, there's no separate scholarship deadline to chase.

• Key timing: Stick to the standard undergraduate admissions and enrolment deadlines for your entry year.
• Annual renewal: The award applies each year, as long as you stay eligible.
• Verification: Confirm with UNNC early in your first year that it's been applied to your account.

Check the official UNNC fees and scholarships page for the current arrangements, since admin processes do change.

Tips for a Strong Application

With this one largely automatic, your job is to submit a clean, accurate admissions application and lock in your place.

• Enter your nationality correctly and consistently across all your documents.
• Submit a complete admissions application so nothing holds up your enrolment.
• Keep your passport or national ID current and ready in case it's asked for.
• Check in with the scholarships team to confirm your eligibility has been recognised.
• Still aim for strong grades, since they can unlock extra merit-based awards on top of this one.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How much is the CEEC Scholarship worth?

RMB 20,000 a year, paid for each year of your undergraduate study while you stay eligible.

Q: Do I have to apply separately?

Usually not. For eligible students it's granted automatically based on nationality and full-time undergraduate enrolment. Still, it's smart to confirm with UNNC that it's been applied.

Q: Which countries are eligible?

Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Slovenia, Croatia, Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Albania, Estonia, Lithuania, and Latvia. Confirm the current list on the official UNNC page.

Q: Does the award continue for my whole degree?

Yes, it applies each year as long as you stay eligible, so it can support you across the whole undergraduate programme.

Q: Can I combine it with other scholarships?

That depends on the award. Check the specific terms on the UNNC website, since some scholarships can't be held together.

Related Scholarships

If you're looking at the CEEC Scholarship, these other UNNC awards for international undergraduates are worth a look too.

• Nottingham Global Scholarships: Merit-based first-year tuition waivers in tiered amounts for academically strong overseas applicants.
• Zhejiang/Ningbo Government Scholarship: An application-based award worth RMB 20,000 toward first-year tuition, with a short personal statement required.
• Family Scholarship: A tuition reduction for relatives of current or former UNNC students.

Eligibility and combination rules differ, so check each award's terms on the official UNNC site to see which ones you can hold together.