Southwest University “New Silk Road” Scholarship for International Students

Purpose and recipients

The scholarship primarily supports study-in-China programs jointly established by Southwest University and universities or educational institutions in Belt and Road countries, and short-term study-tour groups visiting China.

Program categories

Undergraduate program scholarships.
Master’s program scholarships.
Doctoral program scholarships.
Short-term, two-week study-tour group scholarships.

Scholarship levels

Category I.
Category II.

Coverage

Category A: Tuition waiver and monthly living allowance during study: RMB 1100 for undergraduate and non-degree students, RMB 1400 for master’s students and RMB 1700 for doctoral students. Recipients pay registration and scholarship application fees, accommodation and comprehensive medical insurance themselves.
Category B: Tuition waiver. Recipients pay registration and scholarship application fees, food, accommodation and comprehensive medical insurance themselves.
Short-term study-tour groups: Tuition, accommodation, comprehensive medical insurance and cultural visit fees are waived during study, and a living allowance is provided.

Duration and annual review

Funding follows full-time program lengths: 4 academic years for undergraduates, 2-3 for master’s students and 3 for doctoral students. It does not continue beyond those periods.

Following annual review principles used for the Chinese Government Scholarship and similar awards, the university reviews degree recipients each May and decides whether to continue funding or change its level. Short-term group participants must complete required study tasks to receive a study certificate.

Eligibility

Non-Chinese citizens in good physical and mental health.
Long-term program education and age:
- Bachelor’s applicants: education equivalent to senior high school graduation, no older than 30.
- Master’s applicants: a bachelor’s degree, no older than 35.
- Doctoral applicants: a master’s degree, no older than 40.
Long-term language requirements:
- Chinese-taught applicants: HSK Level 4 with at least 180, except applicants to Chinese language-related programs.
- English-taught applicants: IELTS at least 6.0 or internet-based TOEFL at least 80.
Recipients of Chinese Government Scholarships, Confucius Institute Scholarships, Chinese local government scholarships, or scholarships from Chinese universities, institutions or enterprises may not apply.
Two-week group applicants must be students, local Chinese teachers or administrators at partner educational institutions in Belt and Road countries. They are not subject to age or language proficiency limits.

Application and admission

A. Paper application

Obtain the New Silk Road Scholarship Application Form and Foreigner Physical Examination Record from the download section at http://gjxy.swu.edu.cn or the International Student Admissions Office.
Complete the examination form and undergo examination at a local public hospital. Complete every required item. Forms are invalid if items are missing, the photograph is absent, the photograph lacks a cross-page seal, or physician and hospital signatures and seals are missing. Results are valid for 6 months.
Prepare other required materials and mail all documents to the International Student Admissions Office.

B. Online application

Register at http://issic.swu.edu.cn.
Download and complete the Foreigner Physical Examination Record and undergo examination at a local public hospital. Complete every required item. Forms are invalid if items are missing, the photograph is absent, the photograph lacks a cross-page seal, or physician and hospital signatures and seals are missing. Results are valid for 6 months.
Sign in, complete the required information and upload documents.
Check that information and uploads are correct, then submit.

Review and admission

After approving applications, the university publishes admitted students at http://gjxy.swu.edu.cn and notifies applicants by email.
Recipients pay a scholarship application fee of RMB 500 using the bank details below.
The university mails Admission Notices and Visa Application for Study in China forms, JW202, before the end of June or December each year.

Documents

Two copies of the New Silk Road Scholarship Application Form. Do not complete it by hand.
Two copies of the highest educational qualification, graduation certificate or degree certificate. Current students or employed applicants also provide enrollment or employment certification. Other-language documents require notarized Chinese or English translations.
Two copies of complete transcripts from the preceding educational stage, with notarized Chinese or English translations for other languages.
A study plan for undergraduates or research plan for master’s and doctoral applicants, at least 800 words or characters.
For master’s and doctoral applicants only: recommendation letters from two professors or associate professors in the applicant’s country, in duplicate, personally signed and including institutional and contact details.
Language evidence: Chinese-taught applicants provide an HSK certificate copy if available; English-taught applicants from countries where English is not an official language provide IELTS or TOEFL certificate copies.
Published academic papers, patents or other research results, if any, as originals or copies.
Two copies of the Foreigner Physical Examination Record. Retain the original for the visa application.
Two passport photographs, with the applicant’s name and proposed program written on the back.
Copy of a valid ordinary passport.

Notes:

Music and fine arts applicants must submit two copies of their own work on disc.
English-taught applicants must complete all the above materials in English, including forms, recommendations and study plans.

Deadline

Follow the specific notice from Southwest University’s International College.

Accommodation

Double room in the international residence: RMB 5000 per person per semester or RMB 9000 per academic year.
Single room in the international residence: RMB 7000 per person per semester or RMB 12000 per academic year.
Double room in Nanyuan: RMB 5000 per person per semester or RMB 9000 per academic year.
Four-person room in Chinese student accommodation: RMB 3000 per person per academic year; limited availability, first come, first served.

The International College can help students rent accommodation on or off campus.

Southwest University bank details

Account name: Southwest University

Bank: Bank of China, Chongqing Beibei Branch

Account number: 0000 1102 0510 3057

Bank code: BKCHCNBJ59A

Bank address: Beibei District, Chongqing, China

Postal code: 400700

Contact

International Student Admissions Office, Southwest University

Address: 2 Tiansheng Road, Beibei District, Chongqing, China

Postal code: 400715

Telephone: +86-23-6836-7823, 6836-6002

Fax: +86-23-6825-3497

Email: fstudent@swu.edu.cn

Website: http://gjxy.swu.edu.cn