The Chinese Government Scholarship (Category B) is open to international students for the 2025 academic year at the Southwestern University of Finance and Economics (SWUFE) in China. For exceptional individuals, this esteemed fellowship offers a fully supported chance to pursue master’s and doctoral degrees in China.
The application deadline for the Chinese Government Scholarship is February 20, 2025 (Beijing Time).
Benefits of the Scholarship:
The Chinese government SWUFE-CSC scholarship 2025 offers the following benefits:
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Full tuition fee coverage
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Free on-campus accommodation
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Monthly living allowance (3,000 RMB for master’s students and 3,500 RMB for doctoral students)
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Comprehensive medical insurance
Eligibility Criteria
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Must be a non-Chinese citizen with a valid passport and in good health.
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Master’s degree applicants: Hold a bachelor’s degree (or graduate by August 2025)
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Doctoral degree applicants: Hold a master’s degree (or graduate by August 2025)
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Candidate should be under 35 years old for master’s program
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Under 40 years old for doctoral program
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Chinese-taught programs: HSK Level 5 (score 180+) for direct entry, or HSK Level 4 (score 180+) with a one-year preparatory Chinese course.
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English-taught programs: Native English speakers or those with a 2-year degree taught in English are exempt. Non-native speakers: IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 80+.
Required documents:
Applicants must submit the following documents:
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ID photo (recent, within 6 months)
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Notarised degree certificates and transcripts
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Two recommendation letters (from professors/associate professors)
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Study plan (1,000+ words)
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Language certificates (HSK/IELTS/TOEFL)
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Passport (valid until March 2026)
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Physical Examination Form for Foreigners
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Non-Criminal Record Certificate
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Additional certificates/awards (optional)
Note: All documents must be in Chinese or English. If in another language, provide notarised translations.
