In today's society, the growth rate of college students is really too fast. Their numbers are climbing faster than expected, and the growth is so rapid that there is no shortage left. Now, the situation in the job market for college students has become a state of oversupply, the saturation of college students is getting higher and higher, and the number of graduates has not yet reached its peak. According to official data, the class of 2023 graduated by more than 800,000 year-on-year, breaking the 11 million mark and setting a new record of 11.58 million.
The increase in the number of graduates has obviously brought about a significant change, that is, the recruitment of college students has also increased, which makes the phenomenon of "academic qualifications" more obvious. College students are aware of the importance of academic qualifications for employment after graduation, so the popularity of postgraduate entrance examination is getting higher and higher, and many college students have joined the postgraduate entrance examination army.
For college students, the cost of attending graduate school is an important factor. As they do not yet have a formal job and have limited financial resources, they often need to rely on their parents for support to pursue a graduate degree. In order not to add too much burden to parents, some college students choose to give up the postgraduate entrance examination due to the pressure of graduate school fees.
In fact, the cost pressure for college students to go to graduate school is not as great as they think. College students may be eligible for scholarships if they achieve excellent grades during their graduate studies. Moreover, some 985 schools have very generous scholarships that even cover all students.
In the case of Xi'an Jiaotong University, for example, the scholarship at this school is very generous. The national scholarship standard is 20,000 yuan per student for master's students and 30,000 yuan for doctoral students every year, and the quota is allocated according to national regulations. In addition, there are three different levels of academic scholarship, including the grand prize, the first prize and the second prize, and each student can receive 10,000 yuan per year, with a proportion of no more than 20%.The first prize can be won by each student 8,000 yuan per year, which is about 30%;The second prize is worth 4,000 yuan per student per year. Other graduate students who meet the basic conditions can also receive awards, and the number of awards is calculated according to the actual number of students in the grade, and there are different scholarships for doctoral students and freshmen, as well as social scholarships.
Similarly, the scholarship situation of Central South University is also fully covered. For new students who are exempted from master's programs, each student can receive a scholarship of 10,000 yuan, and the award ratio is 100%;For non-exempt master's students, each student can receive a scholarship of 8,000 yuan, and the award rate is also 100%. Scholarships for senior master's students are divided into three levels: first, second, and third, and all students are eligible for scholarships. The first prize is awarded to each student for 120,000 yuan scholarship, accounting for 30%;The second prize is a scholarship of 8,000 yuan per student every year, accounting for 60%;The third prize is a scholarship of 5,000 yuan per student every year, accounting for 10%. Ph.D. students are also fully covered, with a 100% award rate for freshmen and a higher scholarship amount, with each student receiving 150,000 yuan scholarship. There are also three different levels of scholarships for senior doctoral students, and the proportion of awards is the same as that of master's students, but the amount is higher, and the first prize is 150,000 yuan, the second prize is 130,000 yuan, and the third prize is 5,000 yuan.
Nanjing University is also fully covered, and both new and old students can get scholarships. The first prize is awarded 1. per student per year20,000 or 10,000 yuan, accounting for 20%;The second and third grades are also 120,000 yuan, but the proportion is 20% and 60% respectivelyThe second prize is a scholarship of 8,000 yuan per student every year, with 50% for the first year and 60% for the second and third yearsThe third prize is a scholarship of 6,000 yuan per student every year, with 30% for the first year and 20% for the second and third years.
Harbin Institute of Technology has also achieved full coverage, and the scholarship for master's students is divided into three levels: special class, first class and second class. The grand prize accounts for 20%, and the prize money is as high as 220,000 yuan;The first prize is 20%, and each student will receive 120,000 yuan;The second prize accounts for 60%, and each student can get 6,000 yuan. From the distribution of scholarships at different levels, it can be seen that everyone has a scholarship for master's students.
In summary, the graduate scholarships of these four 985 universities can reach 100% full coverage, and college students can "make money" while studying Xi during their graduate studies. The criteria and amount of these scholarships vary, but all give students adequate financial support. This also provides more options and opportunities for college students, allowing them to focus on their studies without worrying too much about financial issues during their graduate studies.
To sum up, the cost pressure of college students to go to graduate school cannot be ignored, but through the acquisition of scholarships and the expansion of coverage, college students can reduce their financial burden during graduate school. At the same time, college students should make decisions based on their own situation and interests, weigh the pros and cons, and choose a development path that suits them. Whether you choose to go to graduate school or take another career path, you need to carefully consider your interests, abilities and future development prospects and make a rational choice.