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Guangdong International Student Scholarships for Undergraduate and Graduate Studies
South China Normal University welcomes applicants for the Guangdong Government Outstanding International Student Scholarships for the current academic year. CNY ¥ 30,000 for doctoral, CNY ¥ 20, 000 for master’s, and CNY ¥ 10,000 for bachelor’s., Post a Comment
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South China Normal University (SCNU) welcomes applicants for the Guangdong Government Outstanding International Student Scholarships for the academic year 2021-2022.
Established and funded by the Guangdong Provincial Government the grant aims to support the **undergraduate and graduate studies** **of international students** at the universities of Guangdong Province. As one of the key comprehensive universities, SCNU undertakes the enrolment of international students under this government scholarship.
### **Benefits of the International Student Scholarships**
Chosen scholars shall be provided a one-off payment subsidy of the following respective amounts:
- **CNY ¥ 30,000 per doctoral scholar**
- **CNY ¥ 20, 000 per master’s scholar**
- **CNY ¥ 10,000 per bachelor’s scholar**
Scholars will be given priority consideration if they graduate from world-renowned universities, sister universities or are recommended by senior professors or experts.
Furthermore, admission will be decided on the basis of the applicants’ application documents, academic performance, overall merits, research achievements, and supervisors’ comments.
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**Type:** Undergraduate and Graduate
**Application deadline:** July 15, 2021
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### **Eligibility** **for the Guangdong Government Outstanding International Student Scholarships** **at SCNU**
To qualify for the Guangdong Government Outstanding International Student Scholarships, applicants must be:
- Non-Chinese citizens in good health
- Applying for an undergraduate or graduate study
- Rated excellent in their previous study and select appropriate disciplines in accordance with his/her interest and academic background
- Self-funded students who have not been awarded any other scholarship
**_Please note:_** _Applicants will still be required to pay all the tuition and fees since the covered scholarship will be received as a one-off payment toward the scholar’s account. This can, in turn, be used to offset tuition and other academic fees._
### **Guangdong Government Outstanding International Student Scholarships** **Requirements**
These are the required application documents that an aspiring scholar must submit. Also, make sure that the documents are bound on the top left corner in the exact order that it appears on this list below:
1. [**Application Form**](http://statics.scnu.edu.cn/pics/scnuportal_en/2021/0427/1619507364112799.doc) for Guangdong Government Outstanding International Student Scholarship Program (in Chinese or English).
2. [**SCNU application form**](http://istudy.scnu.edu.cn/) printed out from the admission website.
3. **Notarized highest diploma**: Prospective diploma recipients must submit Hope Certificate issued by their current school to prove their current student status or expected graduation date. Documents in languages other than Chinese or English must be attached with notarized Chinese or English translations.
4. **Transcripts** in accordance with the diploma in item (3).
5. A **Study Plan or Research Proposal** written in Chinese or English. This should be a minimum of 200 words for the undergraduate program applicants and 800 words for postgraduate program applicants.
6. **Letters of Recommendation** in Chinese or English from two faculty members from the institution where you got your education diploma of the highest level. (For undergraduate programs, your high school principal must write one letter of recommendation. For graduate programs, recommendation letters from two professors or associate professors, in Chinese or English.)
7. Applicants for music studies should submit **a CD of their own works**. Applicants of international student scholarships for fine arts programs must submit a CD of their own works which include two sketches, two color paintings, and two other works.
8. A copy of a valid **HSK5 certificate** for those who apply for courses instructed in Chinese except for the Chinese Language Undergraduate Course.
9. A photocopy of an available **passport**.
10. **Foreigner Physical Examination Form**. (This form is only valid for 6 months).
**IMPORTANT NOTE:** Applicants are only eligible for scholarship assessment once they have been successfully admitted into the SCNU. So before applying for the scholarship, prioritize registering at the [South China Normal University website](http://istudy.scnu.edu.cn/).
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### **Next steps**
Once admitted, you may download the [scholarship application form](http://statics.scnu.edu.cn/pics/scnuportal_en/2021/0427/1619507364112799.doc), printed out and signed.
After that, you may process sending over your required physical documents to the SCNU admission offices via post. Their address is as follows:
```
Room A104, School of International Culture, South China Normal University, No.55 Zhongshan Avenue West, Guangzhou, P. R. China, Post Code : 510631
Tel: 0086-20-85215350
Email: 20161043@m.scnu.edu.cn | hscic7@scnu.edu.cn
```
Last, you will receive an email requesting you to pay an application fee of CNY [¥](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yen_sign) 420 to the account of South China Normal University.
Scholarship results will be published on SCNU website and the official website of the Department of Education of Guangdong Province presumably in December. Afterward, grants are given out.
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For more questions and clarifications, you may visit SCNU’s [official website](http://english.scnu.edu.cn/a/20210427/544.html) to view the full scholarship details.
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Eligibility criteria
Always cross-check eligibility against the sponsor's official site before applying — sponsor rules can change between intakes.
- Citizen or permanent resident of an eligible African country
- Currently applying to or enrolled at the PhD level
- Willing to study in China
- Strong academic record — typically a minimum GPA equivalent to a UK 2:1 / US 3.3
- English-language proficiency demonstrated by IELTS, TOEFL or an MOI letter
- Two academic or professional references able to speak to your potential
Required documents
A planning baseline drawn from how 90%+ of African scholarship sponsors structure their checklist. The sponsor's portal is the source of truth for any single application.
- Valid international passport (bio page scan)
- Most recent academic transcripts (sealed or e-verified copies)
- Curriculum vitae / résumé (1–2 pages, reverse-chronological)
- Personal statement or motivation letter (500–1,000 words, tailored to the sponsor)
- Two to three reference letters (academic for students, professional for working applicants)
- Proof of English proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo) — Medium-of-Instruction letter may substitute for Anglophone-Africa graduates
- Passport-sized photograph meeting ICAO biometric standards
- Research proposal or statement of purpose (500–2,000 words for PhD)
- Published or unpublished writing sample (PhD and research-led Masters)
- Country-of-origin proof (national ID or birth certificate) — required by many Africa-focused funders
Deadline timeline
The sponsor has not published a fixed deadline yet. Use the milestones below as a generic 12-month plan; substitute dates once the intake window opens.
- 12 months out
Register for tests (IELTS/TOEFL/SAT/GRE), shortlist 3–5 universities, identify referees.
- 6 months out
Sit your tests, draft a personal statement, request transcripts and confirm reference letters.
- 3 months out
Finalise essays, upload supporting documents, complete the online application portal.
- 1 month out
Final review, double-check uploaded files, submit a week before the deadline to avoid portal issues.
- Application deadline
Submit by 23:59 in the sponsor's stated time zone — usually local to the sponsor, not your country.
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for the Guangdong International Student Scholarships for Undergraduate and Graduate Studies?+
Applicants must be eligible African nationals applying at the PhD level, meet the academic and English-language requirements set by Various, and be able to relocate to China for the duration of the programme.
Is the Guangdong International Student Scholarships for Undergraduate and Graduate Studies fully funded?+
Funding model: Funding type varies — check the official site. Where listed as fully funded, the award typically covers tuition, monthly stipend, health insurance and round-trip airfare. Always confirm the latest funding breakdown on the sponsor's official page.
When is the application deadline?+
The application deadline is varies by intake — see the official site. Submit at least one week early — sponsor portals frequently slow or fail in the final 24 hours, and late submissions are not accepted under any circumstances.
What documents do I need to apply?+
At minimum: passport bio page, academic transcripts, CV, personal statement, two to three references, and an English-language test score (IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo). Research-led Masters and PhD applications also require a research proposal and a writing sample.
How can I improve my chance of winning?+
Apply early, tailor every essay to the specific sponsor (do not recycle a generic statement), secure at least one reference who knows your work in detail, and apply to two or three additional scholarships in parallel — never rely on a single application.