South China University of Technology Scholarship for Outstanding International Students

1. Scholarship coverage and amounts

The university established this scholarship to help outstanding international undergraduate and postgraduate degree students complete their studies. It provides annual tuition reductions or waivers at several levels. The School of International Education handles applications, selection and routine administration.

Scholarship amounts

Study level	Award level	Coverage
Undergraduate	First prize	Full annual tuition waiver for four years
Undergraduate	Second prize	Half annual tuition waiver for four years
Undergraduate	Third prize	Half tuition waiver for the first two years, two years in total
Master’s	First prize	Full annual tuition waiver for three years
Master’s	Second prize	Half annual tuition waiver for three years
Master’s	Third prize	Half tuition waiver for the first two years, two years in total
Doctoral	Full scholarship	1. Full annual tuition waiver for three years. 2. Living allowance of RMB 1,400/month. Note: Doctoral scholarship applicants who do not meet the program’s HSK requirement may first apply for a one-year Chinese language scholarship with a full tuition waiver.

2. Available programs

All undergraduate, master’s and doctoral programs except those in the School of Medicine accept applications.

3. Eligibility

Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens in good health.

Undergraduate applicants must hold a high-school graduation certificate.

Master’s applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree.

Doctoral applicants must hold a master’s degree.

4. Application dates

March 1-June 30 each year for undergraduate applicants.

March 1-June 30 each year for master’s and doctoral applicants.

5. Application procedure

Access the South China University of Technology online application system at http://www.scut.edu.cn/apply, create a student account, complete the application information and upload the required documents.

6. Required documents

1. Valid passport pages.
2. Highest academic qualification certificate, including a copy of the original and translation.
3. Academic transcripts, including copies of the originals and translations.
4. Postgraduate applicants must provide recommendation letters from two professors or associate professors.
5. Postgraduate applicants must submit a study and research plan for China in Chinese or English, at least 500 words.
6. Postgraduate applicants must submit a Supervisor’s Preliminary Acceptance Letter signed by a South China University of Technology supervisor.
7. Doctoral applicants must provide published academic materials or their master’s thesis.
8. Music applicants must submit a CD of their musical work. Fine arts applicants must submit a CD of their artwork, including 2 sketches, 2 color paintings and 2 other works.
9. Foreigner Physical Examination Record, completed in English.

Note: Documents must be in Chinese or English. Certificates and transcripts must be notarized.

10. Language proficiency certificates:

Chinese proficiency for Chinese-taught programs:

• Science and engineering: new HSK Level 4 at 180 or above.
• Humanities, economics and management: new HSK Level 5 at 180 or above.
• Master of Journalism and Communication in International Chinese Communication: new HSK Level 5 at 210 or above.

English proficiency for English-taught programs:

• Undergraduate: TOEFL iBT 68 or above or IELTS 5.5 or above, for students from non-English-native countries.
• Master’s and doctoral: TOEFL iBT 80 or above or IELTS 6.0 or above, for students from non-English-native countries.
• Proof of English-medium instruction during the highest qualification, for students from English-speaking countries.

7. Receiving office

Admissions and Program Office, School of International Education, South China University of Technology

8. Contact information

B1-207, School of International Education, South China University of Technology, University Town, Guangzhou, Guangdong

Postal code: 510006

Telephone: 020-39381048

Email: sieinfo@scut.edu.cn