Southwest University "New Silk Road" Scholarship for Foreign Students

Scholarship Funding Principles and Eligibility

These scholarships are primarily intended to support study-abroad programs in China and short-term study tours to China established jointly by our university and universities or educational institutions in countries along the “Belt and Road” route.

Scholarship Categories

Ø Undergraduate Program Scholarships

Ø Master’s Program Scholarships

Ø Doctoral Program Scholarships

Ø Short-Term (Two-Week) Study Tour Group Program Scholarships

Scholarship Levels

Ø Category I Scholarships

Ø Category II Scholarship

Scholarship Coverage

Ø Recipients of Category A scholarships are exempt from tuition fees and receive a monthly living allowance during their studies (RMB 1,100 per month for undergraduates and visiting scholars; RMB 1,400 per month for master’s students; RMB 1,700/month for doctoral students). Recipients must cover their own application and scholarship application fees, as well as accommodation costs and comprehensive medical insurance premiums during their studies.

Ø Category B scholarship recipients are exempt from tuition fees but must cover their own application and scholarship application fees, as well as food, lodging, and comprehensive medical insurance premiums during their studies.

Ø Scholarship recipients participating in short-term study tours to China are exempt from tuition, accommodation fees, comprehensive medical insurance premiums, and cultural excursion fees during their stay, and are provided with a living allowance.

Scholarship Duration and Annual Review

Scholarship recipients will receive the scholarship for the corresponding duration of their studies: 4 academic years for full-time undergraduate students, 2–3 academic years for master’s students, and 3 academic years for doctoral students. Recipients who exceed the prescribed study period will no longer be eligible for this scholarship.

To fully leverage the incentive role of this scholarship, an annual review system will be implemented in accordance with relevant regulations governing annual reviews for scholarships such as the Chinese Government Scholarship. Each May, the university will conduct an annual review of degree-seeking scholarship recipients and, based on the results, determine whether they will continue to receive the scholarship or whether their scholarship level will be adjusted. Participants in short-term study tours to China must complete the prescribed academic requirements to receive a certificate of study.

Eligibility Requirements

Ø Non-Chinese citizens in good physical and mental health

Ø Academic and age requirements for applicants to long-term programs:

－Applicants for undergraduate programs must hold a qualification equivalent to a high school diploma and be no older than 30 years of age;

－Applicants for master’s programs must hold a bachelor’s degree and be no older than 35 years of age;

－Applicants for doctoral programs must hold a master’s degree and be no older than 40 years of age;

Ø Language Proficiency Requirements for Long-Term Program Applicants:

— Applicants for programs taught in Chinese must have a Chinese proficiency level of at least 180 points on the HSK Level 4 (excluding applicants majoring in Chinese language).

— Applicants for programs taught in English must have an IELTS score of 6.0 or higher, or a TOEFL iBT score of 80 or higher.

Ø Individuals who have already received the Chinese Government Scholarship, the Confucius Institute Scholarship, the Chinese Local Government Scholarship, or any other scholarships from Chinese universities, institutions, or enterprises are not eligible to apply for this scholarship.

Ø Applicants for scholarships for short-term (two-week) study tours to China must be students, local Chinese language teachers, or administrative staff from educational institutions in “Belt and Road” countries that have established cooperative relationships with our university. Applicants are not subject to age or language proficiency requirements.

Ø Application and Admission Procedures

A. Traditional Application

Ø Obtain the “Southwest University ‘New Silk Road’ Scholarship Application Form for International Students” and the “Physical Examination Record for Foreigners” from the download section of the website http://gjxy.swu.edu.cn or by contacting the Office of International Student Admissions at Southwest University;

Ø Complete the “Physical Examination Record for Foreigners” and undergo a physical examination at a local public hospital. Applicants must strictly follow the examination items listed on the form. Forms with missing items, without the applicant’s photo attached, without a seal across the photo, or without the signatures and seals of the physician and hospital will be deemed invalid. The examination results are valid for 6 months;

Ø Prepare the other required materials, then mail all application materials to the Office of International Student Admissions at Southwest University;

B. Online Application

Ø Log in to the online admissions application website at http://issic.swu.edu.cn and complete user registration.

Ø Download and complete the “Physical Examination Record for Foreign Nationals” form, then undergo a physical examination at a local public hospital. Applicants must strictly follow the examination items specified on the form. Forms with missing items, without the applicant’s photo attached, without a seal stamped across the photo, or without the signatures and seals of the physician and the hospital are invalid. The examination results are valid for 6 months;

Ø Log in to the online application system, fill out the application information as required, and upload the specified application materials;

Ø After confirming that the information and uploaded materials are accurate, click “Submit”;

Review and Admission:

Ø Once Southwest University has reviewed and approved the application materials, the list of admitted students will be posted on the website http://gjxy.swu.edu.cn, and applicants will be notified via email;

Ø Scholarship recipients must pay a scholarship application fee of 500 RMB to Southwest University (relevant bank information is provided below);

Ø Southwest University will mail the “Letter of Admission” and the “Visa Application Form” (Form JW202) to admitted students by the end of June or December each year.

Application Materials

Ø Two copies of the “Southwest University ‘New Silk Road’ Scholarship for International Students” application form (Do not handwrite).

Ø Copies of the highest academic qualification certificate, graduation certificate, or degree certificate. If the applicant is currently enrolled in school or employed, they must also submit a certificate of enrollment issued by their school or a certificate of employment issued by their employer. Documents in languages other than Chinese or English must be accompanied by notarized Chinese or English translations, in duplicate.

Ø Transcripts: A complete transcript of grades from the previous stage of study; documents in languages other than Chinese or English must be accompanied by notarized Chinese or English translations, in duplicate.

Ø A statement of purpose for studying in China (undergraduate students) or a research proposal (master’s and doctoral students) of no fewer than 800 words.

Ø Two letters of recommendation from professors or associate professors in the applicant’s home country, in duplicate (must be hand-signed and include the recommender’s institutional affiliation and contact information; this requirement applies only to master’s and doctoral students).

Ø Proof of language proficiency: Applicants for Chinese-taught programs must provide a copy of their HSK certificate (if available); applicants for English-taught programs (where English is not the official language) must provide a copy of their IELTS or TOEFL score report.

Ø Published academic papers, patents, or other research achievements (if available, please provide originals or copies)

Ø Two copies of the “Physical Examination Record for Foreign Nationals” (please retain the original for visa application purposes)

Ø Two passport-sized photos (please write the applicant’s name and the name of the program of study on the back of each photo)

Ø A copy of the passport (valid ordinary passport)

Notes:

1. Students applying for music or fine arts programs must submit two copies of their own work on CD-ROM;

2. Students applying for English-taught programs must complete all of the above materials (including the application form, letters of recommendation, study plan, etc.) in English.

Application Deadline

Subject to specific notification from the International College of Southwest University.

Housing Information

Ø Double room (International Student Dormitory): 5,000 RMB per person per semester, 9,000 RMB per person per academic year;

Ø Single room (International Student Dormitory): 7,000 RMB per person per semester, 12,000 RMB per person per academic year;

Ø Double Room (Nan Yuan): 5,000 RMB per person per semester, 9,000 RMB per person per academic year;

Ø Quad Room (Chinese Student Dormitory, limited availability, first-come, first-served): 3,000 RMB per person per academic year;

Note: The International College can assist international students in finding off-campus or on-campus housing.

Southwest University Bank Information

Account Holder: 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 Information

Southwest University Office of International Student Admissions

Address: No. 2 Tiansheng Road, Beibei District, Chongqing, China

Postal Code: 400715

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

Fax: +86-23-6825-3497

Email: fstudent@swu.edu.cn

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