South China University of Technology (SCUT) is now accepting worldwide applications for Chinese Government Scholarship programs, offering full-time Master's and Doctoral degrees. Mandated by the Ministry of Education of China, these programs are designed to enhance international mutual understanding, academic collaboration, and cultivate global talents. Furthermore, SCUT is an authorized institution providing preparatory education for Chinese Government Scholarship undergraduates.

ELIGIBILITY

1. Applicants must hold non-Chinese nationality and maintain good health.

2. Educational background and age criteria:

   • Candidates pursuing a Master's degree should hold a Bachelor's degree and be under the age of 35.

   • Candidates pursuing a Doctoral degree should hold a Master's degree and be under the age of 40.

   Scholarship Program		Target Group	Supporting Categories	Coverage	Acceptance Agent
   Chinese Government Scholarship	Chinese University Scholarship	All Applicants	Degree-programs (Postgraduates)	Full	Admission Office of SIE, SCUT
   	Silk Road Program	All Applicants	Degree-programs (Postgraduates)	Full
   	YES-CHINA MBA for Development Countries	Applicants of 65 Countries	Degree-programs (Master's candidates)	Full	Chinese Embassy of 65 Development   Countries
   	Bilateral Program	All Applicants	Degree-programs and Long-term Advanced   Study (Bachelor's, Master's and Doctoral candidates)	Full	Dispatching, Authorities or Chinese Diplomatic   Missions
   	EU or American Credit Program	Applicants from EU or American   Universities Signed MOU with SCUT	Long-term Advanced Study (Bachelor's,   Master's and Doctoral candidates)	Full	Admission Office of SIE, SCUT

SCHOLARSHIP DETAILS (FULL SCHOLARSHIP)

1. Complete coverage of registration fees, tuition fees, and accommodation expenses.

2. Monthly living allowances:      

   • Master's degree students: RMB 3,000

   • Doctoral degree students: RMB 3,500

3. Comprehensive medical insurance for international students in China.

IMPORTANT DATES

1. Application Period: October to February each year.

2. Final selection of awardees will be announced from May to July.

3. The admission letter and visa application form (JW201) can be downloaded from China Scholarship Council portal (http://www.csc.edu.cn/Laihua/ ) in July .

4. Program Commencement: early September each year.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Step 1: Initiate the application process through SCUT's online application portal: https://www.scut.edu.cn/apply

• For master's or doctoral applicants, it is mandatory to establish contact with potential supervisors in their respective SCUT academic schools. This can be achieved through correspondence or interviews.

• Applicants who successfully pass the evaluation conducted by their prospective supervisors should request the supervisors to provide a pre-acceptance letter.

• For information on how to contact the supervisor, please visit https://sie.scut.edu.cn.

Step 2: Complete the application on the China Scholarship Council (CSC) application portal: http://www.csc.edu.cn/Laihua/, and submit the pre-admission letter obtained from SCUT.

• Agency No: 10561

• Type Category: B

APPLICATION MATERIALS REQUIRED

1. The information page of valid Ordinary Passport. Visa page or Residence Permit page is required to provide for applicants currently in China.

2. Notarized highest diploma or proof of expected graduation (photocopy and translated copy). Please ensure that you submit the official degree certificates and transcripts before enrollment.

3. Notarized official transcripts from the undergraduate program onwards (photocopy and translated copy).

4. Valid language certificates (only for non-English speaking countries, language certificate must be valid for the latest 2 years.)

   Chinese Medium programs (HSK&HSKK is required):

   • HSK Band 4 with a score of 180 or above for Science or Engineering studies.

   • HSK Band 5 with a score of 180 or above for Liberal Arts, Economics, Management studies, Foreign Languages, Art, Design, Architecture, or Sports Science.

   • HSK Band 5 with a score of 210 for Journalism and Communication (Chinese Teaching and Communication).

   English Medium programs (for non-English speaking countries):

   Undergraduate level:
   TOEFL IBT 68 or above; IELTS 5.5 and above ; Duolingo English tests 100 scores or above; other equivalent English language qualifications.

   Master's or doctoral level:
   TOEFL IBT 80 or above; IELTS 6.0 or above ;Duolingo English tests 112 scores or above; or other equivalent English language qualifications (TOEFL Essentials™ Scores and TOEFL MyBest® Scores etc.)

   Those students who are exempt from submitting an English Language Certificate must meet all the following conditions

   • A citizen of an English-speaking country.

   • Students with the highest-level degree of English-taught program must submit an English teaching certificate issued by university.

5. Original copy of Foreigner Physical Examination Form (must be filled out in Chinese or English, the result is only valid for 1 year.)

6. A study or research plan (a minimum of 1000 words) in Chinese or English.

7. Two recommendation letters from professors or associate professors.

8. Pre-acceptance letter signed by SCUT professors or associate professors.

9. Doctoral applicants should submit abstract(s) of graduation theses or published papers.

10. For applicants in music-related programs, include a DVD or CD of your live performance. For architecture or design-related programs, please submit a portfolio.

11. Non-criminal record.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

1. All documents mentioned above must be submitted either in English or in Chinese, and other languages must be translated before submission.

2. Notarization is required for the highest certificate/pre-graduation certificate and transcripts; Translation copies of non-English highest certificate/pre-graduation and transcripts must also be notarized.

3. All documents must be accurate and legally obtained.

4. All information is subject to the most recent updates from CSC and SCUT.