Southern Medical University's Guangdong Provincial Government Scholarship for New International Students in Guangdong
To attract and encourage more outstanding international students to pursue degrees at Southern Medical University, our university provides scholarships and financial aid to high-achieving international students. We offer the New International Student Scholarship for eligible applicants.
The Guangdong Provincial Government New International Student Scholarship at Southern Medical University is open to self-funded applicants in all programs.
1. Doctoral Program New Students: The scholarship amount is RMB 30,000 per person, paid in a one-time lump sum.
2. Master’s Program New Students: The scholarship amount is RMB 20,000 per person, paid in a one-time lump sum.
3. Undergraduate Program New Students: The scholarship amount is RMB 10,000 per person, paid in a one-time lump sum.
1. Applicants must hold foreign nationality, possess a valid foreign passport, and meet the relevant requirements for studying in China.
2. Age Requirements:
(1) Applicants for doctoral programs must be under 40 years of age.
(2) Applicants for master’s programs must be under 35 years of age.
(3) Applicants for undergraduate programs must be under 30 years of age.
3. Applicants should be friendly toward China, in good health, law-abiding, diligent, of good moral character, and have no adverse or criminal records.
4. Applicants must demonstrate excellent academic performance with clear study objectives in China. For master’s or doctoral applicants, the GPA from their previous educational stage must be 3.0 or higher, with no failing grades or courses requiring retake.
For undergraduate applicants, the average grade during the three-year high school period must be 75% or above, with no failing subjects.
5. Language Requirements:
For Chinese-taught undergraduate programs: HSK Level 4 with a score of 180 or above, or equivalent language proficiency certification.
For Chinese-taught graduate programs: HSK Level 5 with a score of 180 or above, or equivalent language proficiency certification. Students whose highest degree was earned in a Chinese-taught program must submit proof of Chinese-language instruction.
For English-taught programs: Non-English-speaking applicants must provide TOEFL iBT scores of 68 or above, IELTS scores of 6.0 or above, or equivalent language proficiency certification. If the highest degree was obtained in an English-speaking country where instruction was conducted in English, proof of English-language teaching must be submitted.
IV. Application Materials (All materials must be submitted in duplicate)
1. Submit the required application materials for admission as a graduate student, as detailed in the “Southern Medical University Admission Brochure for Foreign Graduate (Visiting) Students” (http://www.studysmu.com).
2. Complete the “Guangdong Provincial Government Scholarship Application Form for International Students (II)” (download link: http://www.studysmu.com).
3. Provide a personal written statement (content: whether the applicant would accept self-funded status if unable to receive the scholarship. Failure to submit this statement will be considered consent to self-funded status).
(II) Undergraduate Program Applicants
1. Submit the required application materials for admission as an undergraduate student, as outlined in either the “Southern Medical University Admission Brochure for English-Taught Undergraduate Programs” or the “Southern Medical University Admission Brochure for Chinese-Taught Undergraduate Programs” (http://www.studysmu.com).
2. Complete the “Guangdong Provincial Government Scholarship Application Form for International Students (II)” (download link: http://www.studysmu.com).
3. Submit letters of recommendation from the principal and one teacher of the graduating high school, bearing the recommender’s handwritten signature, valid contact information, and the school’s official seal.
4. Provide a personal written statement (content: whether the applicant would accept self-funded status if unable to receive the scholarship. Failure to submit this statement will be considered consent to self-funded status).
V. Application Deadline
VI. Selection Criteria
★ Candidates for the Guangdong Provincial Government Scholarship for International Students must first be recommended by our university to the Guangdong Provincial Department of Education. The final list of awardees shall be determined by the list officially released by the Guangdong Provincial Department of Education after public announcement.
★ Scholarship recipients are required to pay all fees according to Southern Medical University’s tuition rates for self-funded international students (including application fee, tuition, and accommodation). The scholarship will be disbursed as a one-time payment to the recipient’s designated bank account upon enrollment registration.
VII. Contact Information
Address: No. 1023, Shatian South Road, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China, Postal Code: 510515
Email: studysmu@smu.edu.cn
Telephone: +86-20-61648385, +86-20-61648587 Fax: +86-20-61648385
Website: http://www.studysmu.com
Note: This brochure may be revised and updated as necessary. Please refer to the website of the International Education College of Southern Medical University for the latest information.
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