China

Fully funded master’s in China

The Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC) anchors this list, alongside Schwarzman and Yenching. Check Chinese-language vs English-taught tracks, and whether stipend, accommodation and insurance are all included.

19 verified scholarships

Schwarzman Scholars (Tsinghua University)

Beijing, China · Tsinghua University (Schwarzman College)

FundsTuition and fees fully covered · Room and board (residential at Schwarzman College, Tsinghua University) · Travel to and from Beijing at the beginning and end of the academic year · In-country study tours · Required course books and supplies · A Lenovo laptop · Health insurance · A personal stipend · Interview expenses covered (economy class air/train travel and one night in a hotel if needed)

Fully fundedNo application feeNo GREOpen now

Deadline Open September 9, 2026 at 3 p.m. EDT (U.S. and Global applicants) Cycle 2027-2028

Key facts

Duration: 1 year (Master's degree in Global Affairs)
Degree: Taught

What the funding covers

Tuition and fees fully covered
Room and board (residential at Schwarzman College, Tsinghua University)
Travel to and from Beijing at the beginning and end of the academic year
In-country study tours
Required course books and supplies
A Lenovo laptop
Health insurance
A personal stipend
Interview expenses covered (economy class air/train travel and one night in a hotel if needed)

⚠ Must know before you apply

Age limit: candidates must be at least 18 but not yet 29 years of age as of August 1 of their enrollment year (for the Class of 2027-2028, as of August 1, 2027).
Two separate application systems: applicants with Chinese citizenship (mainland, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan) apply via the China Application System from January to May 20 with interviews at Tsinghua in early July; all other applicants use the U.S./Global system (April-September).
The program is one year (not two): begins with mandatory orientation in late August and concludes with graduation early the following July.
Fully funded including a personal stipend (not tuition-only) — covers tuition, fees, room and board, travel to/from Beijing, study tours, books, a Lenovo laptop, and health insurance.
No funding for dependents: spouses/partners may accompany Scholars to Beijing but receive no additional funding, may not live or stay overnight in the College, and cannot be sponsored for Chinese visas by the program.
No application fee, and interview travel/accommodation costs are covered by the program.
English proficiency test (TOEFL min 100, IELTS min 7, Cambridge C1/C2 min 185, or Duolingo min 130) is required for non-native English speakers unless waived (studied in English at undergrad for 2+ years, or at master's level or higher for 2+ years).
Class composition targets: roughly 40% United States, 20% China, 40% rest of the world (this is class make-up, not an acceptance rate).
No minimum GPA required to apply, but academic excellence is mandatory and the most competitive candidates are among the top of their graduating class.
In-person interview is an integral part of selection (late October/early November) at one of three global locations; video interviews are granted only in rare cases.
Currently enrolled undergraduates must complete all degree requirements by August 1 of their enrollment year and may need to follow internal/campus deadlines.

Documents required

Online application form (completed in English)
Resume or CV (maximum 2 pages)
Two essays: a Leadership Essay (750 words) and a Statement of Purpose (500 words)
Official transcripts/academic records for each degree-granting post-secondary institution attended
Three letters of recommendation (submitted online; at least one addressing demonstrated leadership)
Video introduction (self-introduction of no more than 1 minute)
Official English proficiency test scores (TOEFL/IELTS/Cambridge/Duolingo) if applicant's native language is not English, unless waiver conditions are met

Full details

Stipend: Personal stipend provided (amount not specified on official pages)
App. fee: Free (no fee associated with applying to the program)
Age limit: At least 18 but not yet 29 as of August 1 of enrollment year (for Class of 2027-2028, as of August 1, 2027)
Universities: Tsinghua University (Schwarzman College)
Intake: August 2027 (Class of 2027-2028)
Eligible nationalities: Open to all nationalities; firm broad targets of approximately 40% United States, 20% China, and 40% rest of the world. Two separate application systems by citizenship.
Language: All teaching is in English. Non-native English speakers must submit official test scores: TOEFL min 100, IELTS min 7, Cambridge C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency min 185, or Duolingo min 130. Waived if studied at an undergraduate institution where the primary language of instruction was English for at least two years, or studied in English for two or more years at master's level or higher.
Standardized tests: Not required (no GRE/GMAT listed among required documents)
Min GPA: No minimum GPA required to apply
Funding covers: tuition · fees · room and board · travel to/from Beijing · in-country study tours · course books and supplies · Lenovo laptop · health insurance · personal stipend
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: No
Bond / service: None stated
Covers dependents: No
Interview stage: Yes
Post-study work: Not specified on official pages
Opens: April 8, 2026 (U.S. and Global applicants)
Results by: Selection/interviews Oct-Nov 2026; program begins August 2027
Timeline notes: Cycle is the Class of 2027-2028, open and live as of the 2026-06-06 verification date. The application takes place in 2026 for an August 2027 program start. Dates above are for the U.S. and Global application system. Applicants with Chinese citizenship (mainland, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan) use a separate China Application System with an earlier window (Application Period Jan 2026 - May 2026; specifically applying Jan to May 20).

Sources & provenance

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Yenching Academy of Peking University (Yenching Scholars)

Beijing, China · Peking University (Yenching Academy)

FundsTuition fees fully covered (first year) · On-campus accommodation in the Yenching Academy House / Shaoyuan 6 dormitory · Monthly stipend (amount not officially published) · Basic medical insurance · One round-trip travel fare between the scholar's base city (in country of nationality) and Beijing · Research and field-study costs · Second-year Yenching Fellowship available on reapplication (covers tuition, accommodation support, basic medical insurance, monthly stipend) for scholars in good standing who remain in Beijing

Fully fundedNo GREOpen now

Deadline Open International applicants: 12:00 noon Beijing time in early December (historically Dec 3); the 2026 intake international/HMT cycle is closed as of 2026-06 Cycle 2026-2027 (Sept 2026 intake)

Key facts

Duration: 2 years
Degree: Taught

What the funding covers

Tuition fees fully covered (first year)
On-campus accommodation in the Yenching Academy House / Shaoyuan 6 dormitory
Monthly stipend (amount not officially published)
Basic medical insurance
One round-trip travel fare between the scholar's base city (in country of nationality) and Beijing
Research and field-study costs
Second-year Yenching Fellowship available on reapplication (covers tuition, accommodation support, basic medical insurance, monthly stipend) for scholars in good standing who remain in Beijing

⚠ Must know before you apply

Funding is GUARANTEED only for the first academic year. The second-year Yenching Fellowship must be reapplied for and requires good academic standing plus staying in Beijing - it is not automatic.
Soft age ceiling: 'no person over the age of 29 has been admitted to the program' (excluding Zhuoyue Scholarship recipients); average entering age is 23.
Two-step admission: after receiving a Yenching offer, candidates must pass an internal Peking University Graduate School approval process, a 10-working-day public announcement (公示), and only then receive the official PKU admission letter (by end of June).
Students/alumni of Partner Universities must first pass their home university's internal pre-selection before applying to Yenching.
Interview stage required: international finalists interview online or in person (Dec-March window); Mainland and HMT candidates must interview in person at Peking University.
International applicants must be non-Chinese citizens with a valid passport; former Chinese nationals must show passport/citizenship documents predating a fixed cutoff plus proof of cancellation of Chinese nationality.
A health history form is required after an offer is made; PKU disqualifies applicants with certain medical conditions.
Cannot be enrolled in another degree program while at PKU - your prior degree must be awarded no later than Aug 31 of the enrollment year.
Degree awarded is a Peking University Master's in China Studies (taught, two-year, English-medium with compulsory Chinese language course for international scholars); a Master's thesis and oral defense are required.
This is the Yenching Academy's own Yenching Fellowship, not the Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC).

Documents required

Completed online application form (via the Yenching Academy admissions portal)
Personal statement (750 words or less)
Statement of Research Interest (maximum 1500 words, excluding citations)
Curriculum Vitae (maximum two pages)
Official transcript(s)
Diploma(s) or Certificate(s) of Enrollment
Two academic letters of recommendation from full or associate professors in the applicant's intended field of study
English proficiency test report (IELTS Academic 7.0 / TOEFL iBT 100 / Cambridge Advanced 185 / CET 6 600 / TEM 4 'good' or above) unless exempt; tests must be taken after Sep 1, 2025
Overseas Credential Evaluation (CHESICC/CSSD) - required only for offer holders with undergraduate degrees
Health history form - required only after being offered a place

Full details

Age limit: No strict cut-off, but historically no one over age 29 admitted (excluding Zhuoyue Scholarship recipients); average age 23
Universities: Peking University (Yenching Academy)
Intake: September (Fall)
Eligible nationalities: Open to international (non-Chinese passport holders), Chinese Mainland, and Hong Kong/Macao/Taiwan applicants via separate tracks; roughly 75% of the student body is international
Language: IELTS Academic overall 7.0 / TOEFL iBT 100 / Cambridge Advanced 185 / CET 6 600 / TEM 4 'good' or above. Waived for international applicants who are native English speakers or graduated from an English-taught degree program (HMT applicants must still submit a report). Tests must be taken after Sep 1, 2025.
Standardized tests: Not required
Funding covers: Tuition · Accommodation · Monthly stipend · Basic medical insurance · Round-trip travel · Research/field-study costs
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: Admission, then scholarship
Covers dependents: No
Interview stage: Yes
Renewal: Second-year fellowship requires good academic standing and continued residence in Beijing; second-year students who live on campus and serve in student assistantship roles can receive additional funding support
Opens: Mid-August (historically Aug 15)
Results by: International candidates: admission decisions around April; official PKU acceptance letters by end of June before enrollment
Timeline notes: Anchor 2026-06: As of crawl, the Yenching Academy ADMISSIONS page states it is 'no longer accepting applications for the 2026 cohort. Recruitment information for the 2027 cohort will be available around September.' The concrete deadline shown here is from the most recent fully-dated official Application Instructions (2024 cohort, published 2023-11-27): international deadline 12:00 noon Beijing time on December 3; HMT deadline 5 pm Beijing time on December 29; Partner University nominees get a one-week extension. The international application window historically runs mid-August to early December. A separate Mainland-China 'Summer Experience' (pre-screening for PRC undergraduates) ran June 1-8, 2026 - this is NOT the international application deadline.

Sources & provenance

Yenching Academy of Peking University - Official homepage accessed 2026-06-06
Yenching Academy - Admissions (qualifications, materials, fellowship, English requirements, cohort-closed notice) accessed 2026-06-06
Yenching Academy - Frequently Asked Questions (age, fellowship coverage, program length, degree, interview, two-step approval) accessed 2026-06-06
Yenching Academy admissions portal - Application Instructions for International & HMT Applicants (concrete deadlines, documents, acceptance procedure, health history) accessed 2026-06-06

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Beijing Government Scholarship for International Students (Category A)

Beijing, China · Higher education institutions and research institutes in Beijing (e.g. Beijing Normal University)

FundsCategory A: full funding covering tuition fees, accommodation fees, living expenses, and comprehensive medical insurance premiums · Tuition: recipients are exempt from tuition fees · Accommodation: exempt from on-campus accommodation fees; off-campus arrangements (with institution approval) receive a monthly or quarterly accommodation allowance · Living expenses: disbursed on a regular basis by the host institution · Comprehensive medical insurance premiums provided

Fully fundedSupervisor Not Required

Deadline See dates Set individually by each host institution (no single central deadline) Cycle 2026-2027

Key facts

Degree: Taught & research

What the funding covers

Category A: full funding covering tuition fees, accommodation fees, living expenses, and comprehensive medical insurance premiums
Tuition: recipients are exempt from tuition fees
Accommodation: exempt from on-campus accommodation fees; off-campus arrangements (with institution approval) receive a monthly or quarterly accommodation allowance
Living expenses: disbursed on a regular basis by the host institution
Comprehensive medical insurance premiums provided

⚠ Must know before you apply

Category A is the only fully-funded tier (tuition + accommodation + living stipend + insurance); Category B drops the living stipend and Category C covers only tuition + insurance.
Age limit for master's applicants: no older than 35 at the time of enrollment (bachelor's 25, doctoral 40).
You do NOT apply to the Beijing government directly — you apply through the host institution in Beijing, which reviews applications and decides recipients and category.
Two-step in practice: you must first pass the institution's admission assessment / entrance exam and meet its requirements, then be evaluated for the scholarship.
Category A has the toughest academic bar: in principle a QS World Top-500 university (or key senior secondary school) background, average score >=85 or GPA >=3.6.
English-taught Category A applicants (non-native speakers) must submit TOEFL >=85 or IELTS >=6.5 or equivalent.
Cannot concurrently hold another scholarship (excluding one-time awards) from Chinese government bodies, social organizations, or the admitting institution.
Funding is not automatic for the full degree: an annual review is required, and failing it suspends or revokes the scholarship; institutions may also downgrade the category.
Deadlines and exact required documents vary by host institution and are not centrally published.
This is the Beijing municipal government scholarship (BGS) — distinct from the national Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC).

Documents required

Application submitted through the host institution (e.g. for BNU, the Beijing Normal University Online Application System), plus mailed hardcopy materials
Proof of academic qualifications / transcripts demonstrating an average score of no less than 85 or GPA no less than 3.6 (Category A)
Two letters of recommendation in Chinese or English from two referees holding the title of associate professor or above (required for master's, doctoral and research scholar applicants)
Language proficiency proof: for English-taught programs, official TOEFL (min 85) or IELTS (min 6.5) or equivalent (Category A); for Chinese-taught degree programs, HSK Level 4 or above
Proof of non-Chinese citizenship (foreign passport)
Evidence of good physical and mental health
Additional program-specific documents required by the intended host institution (consult the institution directly)

Full details

Duration: Shall not exceed the standard length of the enrolled master's program (typically 2-3 years)
App. fee: Not stated on the official scholarship page
Age limit: Master's applicants: no older than 35 at the time of enrollment
Universities: Higher education institutions and research institutes in Beijing (e.g. Beijing Normal University)
Eligible nationalities: Open to non-Chinese citizens holding a foreign passport
Language: English-taught (Category A): TOEFL >=85 or IELTS >=6.5 or equivalent for non-native speakers. Chinese-taught degree programs: HSK Level 4 or above.
Min GPA: GPA >=3.6 or average score >=85 (Category A)
Funding covers: tuition · accommodation · living stipend · medical insurance
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: Admission, then scholarship
Bond / service: None stated
Interview stage: No
Renewal: Mandatory annual review by the host institution based on academic performance, attitude, attendance and conduct; failing the review leads to suspension or revocation the following academic year, and the category may be adjusted.
Timeline notes: The Beijing municipal authority does not publish one central deadline. The current application procedures were published on the official portal on 2026-01-23. Deadlines are determined and published by each host institution in the 'Studying in Beijing' section of the International Web Portal of Beijing; applicants must check the specific institution. Intakes are typically autumn (September).

Sources & provenance

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Tsinghua University Tuition Scholarship

Beijing, China · Tsinghua University

FundsCovers full OR partial tuition fees (amount decided by the school/department) · Duration: one academic year only (must reapply annually; competitive)

Tuition onlySupervisor first

Deadline See dates Varies by school/department; admission application period generally September to February of the following year (e.g. Sept 2025 to Feb 2026 for 2026 enrollment) — check each department's 'Remarks of Application' in the Catalog for the specific deadline Cycle 2026

Key facts

Degree: Taught & research

What the funding covers

Covers full OR partial tuition fees (amount decided by the school/department)
Duration: one academic year only (must reapply annually; competitive)

⚠ Must know before you apply

TUITION-ONLY: covers full or partial tuition for one academic year. It does NOT include a living stipend, accommodation, or medical insurance — unlike the Full Chinese Government Scholarship. 'Fully funded' would be a misread.
No separate application: departments select recipients from outstanding pre-admitted applicants. You apply for the graduate program; you do not apply for this scholarship directly.
One academic year duration only — competitive, must be reapplied for annually.
Award amount is variable (full or partial tuition) and decided by the school/department; final approval by the university (preliminary decision usually in May).
Eligibility: must be a non-Chinese citizen in good health, must be pre-admitted by Tsinghua, and must NOT already be funded by another scholarship that includes tuition support.
A language score report (HSK or English) is required as part of the underlying admission, per each department's 'Remarks of Application'.
Application fee is required at the time of submission and is non-refundable regardless of outcome (it cannot be covered by the CGS).
THU has never cooperated with any intermediary agencies; apply only through the official THU application portal.

Documents required

No separate scholarship application form (auto-considered): "Prospective students do not need to fill out extra application forms for Tuition Scholarships. Schools/departments select Tuition Scholarship candidates from outstanding pre-admitted applicants." The actionable documents are those of the underlying graduate admission application, submitted via the THU online application system:
Personal statement (completed directly in the application system)
Degree certificate and degree authentication (Master's applicants submit Bachelor's degree certificate; overseas diplomas authenticated by CSCSE; expected-graduation certificate accepted if not yet graduated)
Academic transcript (undergraduate study for Master's applicants; plus GPA certification document if total GPA is not shown)
Language Proficiency Test score report (HSK or English score report, per the department's 'Remarks of Application' in the Catalog)
Two academic recommendation letters (from scholars at associate professor rank or higher, or senior professionals)
Passport (personal ordinary-type passport) bio page
Application fee (paid online at time of submission; non-refundable)

Full details

Duration: One academic year (renewable; competitive annually)
App. fee: Required; paid online at time of submission; non-refundable. (Underlying graduate-admission application fee — exact amount set on the THU Application Fee page.)
Universities: Tsinghua University
Eligible nationalities: Open to applicants who are citizens of a country other than the People's Republic of China (non-Chinese citizens holding a foreign private ordinary passport)
Language: Chinese or English proficiency per the relevant school/department's 'Remarks of Application' in the Catalog of Graduate Programs; HSK or English score report required
Funding covers: Tuition (full or partial)
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: Admission, then scholarship
Covers dependents: No
Renewal: Awarded for one academic year; applicants may apply annually (competitive). Reapplication / departmental re-selection required to continue.
Opens: Generally September
Timeline notes: The Tuition Scholarship has NO separate deadline or application — recipients are selected from pre-admitted applicants and departments make the preliminary decision 'usually... in May'. The actionable date is the graduate-admission deadline (varies by department, generally Sept-Feb). As of 2026-06, the scholarship detail page is still titled '2024 Tuition Scholarships' (published Nov 2023) and no newer Tuition Scholarship cycle is posted; the admission How-to-Apply page references the 2026 enrollment cycle. THU winter break Jan 22 - Feb 23, 2026; applicants advised to apply 2-3 weeks early due to delayed online verification.

Sources & provenance

Tsinghua Graduate Admissions — 2024 Tuition Scholarships (scholarship detail page, official) accessed 2026-06-06
Tsinghua Graduate Admissions — Scholarship Application (official index) accessed 2026-06-06
Tsinghua Graduate Admissions — Financial Aid System (official; confirms tuition-only vs CGS stipend) accessed 2026-06-06
Tsinghua Graduate Admissions — How to Apply (official; admission documents & schedule) accessed 2026-06-06

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International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship (Confucius Institute Scholarship / CIS)

China · Confucius Institute Scholarship host universities across China (e.g. Sun Yat-sen University, Xiamen University, Beijing Normal University, Beijing Language and Culture University)

FundsFull tuition fee (managed by the host institution) · Free on-campus accommodation (generally double rooms); or accommodation allowance of RMB 700/month for non-doctoral students who live off-campus with permission · Living allowance of RMB 3,000/month for Master's in International Chinese Language Education students (paid monthly by the host institution) · Comprehensive medical insurance (RMB 800/person/year for students studying more than one year)

Fully fundedNo IELTSNo GRE

Deadline Closed 2026-05-15 Cycle 2026-2027

Key facts

Degree: Taught

What the funding covers

Full tuition fee (managed by the host institution)
Free on-campus accommodation (generally double rooms); or accommodation allowance of RMB 700/month for non-doctoral students who live off-campus with permission
Living allowance of RMB 3,000/month for Master's in International Chinese Language Education students (paid monthly by the host institution)
Comprehensive medical insurance (RMB 800/person/year for students studying more than one year)

⚠ Must know before you apply

You cannot apply purely independently: a Recommending Institution (Confucius Institute, independent Confucius Classroom, selected HSK test center, foreign university Chinese department, professional Chinese-teaching association, or Chinese embassy/consulate) must recommend you, and a recommendation letter from the head of that institution is a required document.
Chinese proficiency is a hard gate: the Master's in International Chinese Language Education requires a Bachelor's degree plus HSK Level 5 (210+) and HSKK Intermediate (60+). There is no English-language test requirement.
Age limit: applicants must be aged 16-35 on September 1, 2026; the maximum age may be extended to 45 for in-service Chinese language teachers.
Two-step application: you must register and submit materials both on the CIS application portal (cis.chinese.cn) AND on the host university's own international-student application system.
'Fully funded' here genuinely includes a living stipend (RMB 3,000/month) for the Master's track — but the living allowance is NOT paid to Four-Week Study Program participants, so funding generosity varies by track.
Funding is conditional and must be retained: degree students undergo an annual assessment (Annual Appraisal Procedures); failing it can suspend or disqualify the scholarship.
Students who fail to pass the pre-enrollment medical examination, withdraw midway, or fail to report/register on time will be disqualified from the scholarship.
Where the English guide differs from the Chinese, the Chinese version prevails; the official funder is the Center for Language Education and Cooperation (CLEC), formerly Hanban, under China's Ministry of Education.

Documents required

Scanned copy of passport photo page (valid ordinary passport)
Scanned copy of HSK and HSKK score reports (valid for two years) — Master's track requires HSK Level 5 with 210+ and HSKK Intermediate with 60+
Recommendation letter from the head of the Recommending Institution (e.g. Confucius Institute, HSK test center, foreign university Chinese department, or Chinese embassy/consulate)
Proof of highest academic qualification (or proof of expected graduation) and academic transcripts (Bachelor's degree for Master's applicants)
Master's applicants in International Chinese Language Education must provide recommendation letters from two supervisors holding the title of associate professor or above
In-service Chinese language teachers must attach proof of employment and a recommendation letter issued by their employer
Applicants under the age of 18 must submit entrusted guardianship documents signed by a guardian in China
International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship application form (completed and signed via the CIS application system)
Foreigner Physical Examination Form / medical exam (required for enrollment; per SYSU 2024 guidelines, stamped by hospital and issued within 6 months)
Certificate of Non-Criminal Record (per SYSU 2024 guidelines, issued within 6 months before submission)

Full details

Stipend: RMB 3,000/month (Master's in International Chinese Language Education)
Duration: Up to 2 academic years (Master's in International Chinese Language Education)
Age limit: 16-35 as of September 1, 2026; up to 45 for in-service Chinese language teachers
Universities: Confucius Institute Scholarship host universities across China (e.g. Sun Yat-sen University, Xiamen University, Beijing Normal University, Beijing Language and Culture University)
Intake: September 2026
Eligible nationalities: Non-Chinese citizens. Foreign citizens of Chinese origin are subject to citizenship-status verification by Chinese authorities.
Language: Master's track: HSK Level 5 (score 210+) and HSKK Intermediate (score 60+). No English-language test (IELTS/TOEFL) required.
Standardized tests: Not required (no GRE/GMAT; HSK/HSKK Chinese proficiency tests are required instead)
Funding covers: tuition · accommodation · monthly living allowance (stipend) · comprehensive medical insurance
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: Admission, then scholarship
Bond / service: None enforced. Priority is given to applicants who provide a work contract / employment agreement with a teaching institution for post-graduation employment, but this is a soft preference rather than a binding bond.
Interview stage: No
Renewal: Degree students must pass the annual assessment (Annual Appraisal Procedures of International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship); review results are graded as full, partial, or suspended scholarship.
Opens: 2026-03-01
Results by: Results published about three months before the program starts (i.e. around June 2026 for the September 2026 intake)
Timeline notes: Dates are for the 2026 cycle (September 2026 intake) per the Xiamen University 2026 guide restating the official CLEC guide. The September-intake student deadline of 15 May 2026 had already passed as of the 2026-06 anchor date; the next cycle is expected to open around 1 March 2027 on the same annual pattern. Other deadlines for the 2026 cycle: Four-Week (July intake) 15 Apr; Four-Week (Dec intake) 15 Sep; One-Semester (Mar 2027 intake) 31 Oct 2026.

Sources & provenance

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Shanghai Government Scholarship for International Students (SGS)

Shanghai, China · Fudan University, Shanghai Jiao Tong University +10

FundsType A (Full): tuition exemption · Type A (Full): free on-campus dormitory accommodation (two-person room for master's) · Type A (Full): living allowance of RMB 3,000 per month for master's students (12 months/year) · Type A (Full): comprehensive medical insurance (RMB 800/year) · Type B (Partial): tuition exemption and comprehensive medical insurance only (no stipend or accommodation)

Fully fundedSupervisor firstNo application fee

Deadline Closed April 30, 2026 Cycle 2025-2026

Key facts

Degree: Taught & research

What the funding covers

Type A (Full): tuition exemption
Type A (Full): free on-campus dormitory accommodation (two-person room for master's)
Type A (Full): living allowance of RMB 3,000 per month for master's students (12 months/year)
Type A (Full): comprehensive medical insurance (RMB 800/year)
Type B (Partial): tuition exemption and comprehensive medical insurance only (no stipend or accommodation)

⚠ Must know before you apply

Two award tiers: Type A (Full) covers tuition + accommodation + living stipend + insurance; Type B (Partial) covers only tuition + insurance with NO stipend or accommodation. 'Fully funded' applies only to Type A.
Age limit for master's applicants: must be under 35 years old.
Applicants already receiving any other scholarship funded by the Chinese government or other organizations are NOT eligible.
Chinese language proficiency of HSK 4 is generally required, in addition to the host university's own language requirements.
Not a single central application: you apply through one of ~31 participating Shanghai universities' own admissions portals (e.g. Fudan, SJTU, Tongji). Application periods and document specifics vary by university.
A Foreigner Physical Examination Form (medical exam) is required; results are typically valid for 6 months.
Some universities have integrated SGS into their own university scholarship application (e.g. SJTU) — no separate SGS application is submitted there.
Annual evaluation: funding for subsequent years depends on passing the university's yearly review of academic performance, attendance and conduct.
Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens in good health.

Documents required

Application Form for Shanghai Government Scholarship (printed online) with applicant's signature
The host university's Application Form for International Students with applicant's signature
One photocopy of valid passport
A copy of the Foreigner Physical Examination Form
Photocopy of highest diploma and degree certificate (notarized Chinese or English translation if original is in another language; certificate of expected graduation accepted for those about to graduate)
Photocopy of academic transcripts (notarized Chinese or English translation if needed)
Photocopy of HSK certificate
Study plan or research proposal in Chinese or English
Two recommendation letters in Chinese or English from professors or associate professors

Full details

Stipend: RMB 3,000/month for master's students (Type A only; 12 months/year)
Age limit: Master's: under 35; Undergraduate: under 25; PhD: under 40; Pre-college: under 23
Universities: Fudan University, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Tongji University, East China Normal University, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai University of Finance and Economics, Donghua University, Shanghai International Studies University, Shanghai University, Shanghai Maritime University, Shanghai University of Sport, and ~20 other Shanghai higher-education institutions
Intake: Fall 2026
Eligible nationalities: Open to non-Chinese citizens
Language: Generally HSK 4 in Chinese, plus the language requirements of the applied university and program
Funding covers: tuition · accommodation (Type A) · living stipend (Type A) · medical insurance
Two-step process: Admission, then scholarship
Bond / service: None stated
Renewal: Annual comprehensive evaluation by the university on academic performance, attitude, attendance and conduct; those who fail may have the scholarship suspended or terminated for the following year.
Opens: December 1, 2025
Timeline notes: Dates are the official 2026 intake cycle per Shanghai Maritime University's SGS guide. The Shanghai Municipal Education Commission page states the application period is 'generally from February to April' and directs applicants to individual university portals; exact open/close dates vary by host university, so always confirm on the specific university's admissions site.

Sources & provenance

Shanghai Municipal Education Commission — Application Guide to SGS (official) accessed 2026-06-06
Shanghai Maritime University — Application Guide to the SGS (2026 Intake, coverage table & deadline) accessed 2026-06-06
Shanghai University of Sport — SGS application required documents accessed 2026-06-06
Shanghai Jiao Tong University — Shanghai Government Scholarship (application method) accessed 2026-06-06

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Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) — CGS / SGS / SJTU Scholarships (Master's)

Shanghai, China · Shanghai Jiao Tong University

FundsCGS (Type B via SJTU) and Master's SJTU Scholarship: monthly stipend · Standard / full tuition waiver · Group comprehensive insurance in China · Accommodation subsidy (covers partial accommodation expenses; no free dormitory provided) · SJTU Tuition Waiver Scholarship and some School/College scholarships: tuition waiver + insurance only (may cover full or partial tuition, no stipend)

Fully fundedSupervisor firstNo GRE

Deadline Closed 2026-03-31 (SGS & SJTU Scholarship); CGS via SJTU: 1st round 2025-12-15, final round 2026-02-15 Cycle 2025-2026

Key facts

Duration: 2 to 3 years (master's programs)
Degree: Taught & research

What the funding covers

CGS (Type B via SJTU) and Master's SJTU Scholarship: monthly stipend
Standard / full tuition waiver
Group comprehensive insurance in China
Accommodation subsidy (covers partial accommodation expenses; no free dormitory provided)
SJTU Tuition Waiver Scholarship and some School/College scholarships: tuition waiver + insurance only (may cover full or partial tuition, no stipend)

⚠ Must know before you apply

Age limit: master's applicants must be under 35 years old (doctoral under 40).
Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens with a valid private ordinary passport; dual Chinese nationality disqualifies and revokes any offer.
Single-channel rule: you may apply for CGS through SJTU (Type B) OR through a Chinese Embassy/Consulate (Type A), never both. If not recommended for CGS, you are automatically considered for SGS, SJTU, or School/College scholarships — no extra selection needed.
Applicants must not already hold any other scholarship support.
'Fully funded' tiers vary: only CGS and the Master's SJTU Scholarship include a monthly stipend; the SJTU Tuition Waiver Scholarship and some College scholarships are tuition-only and may cover full OR partial tuition.
Accommodation is never free — SJTU pays only a partial subsidy and students reserve on-campus or arrange off-campus housing.
Supervisor acceptance letter is mandatory for master's applicants to certain engineering/science schools (contact a supervisor before applying).
Application fee of RMB 800 (~USD 120) is non-refundable and required even for scholarship applicants.
Scholarship duration generally cannot be extended; annual scholarship review is required to retain funding.
Overseas degrees must be verified via a CSCSE Certificate of Accreditation and Evaluation before online registration, or admission is cancelled.

Documents required

Degree certificate (scanned) — bachelor's degree for master's applicants; if not yet graduated, an official letter stating expected graduation date (CSCSE Certificate of Accreditation and Evaluation required for overseas degrees before registration)
Transcripts (scanned) — undergraduate transcripts for master's applicants
Proof of language proficiency (per SJTU Language Requirement for International Graduate Programs)
Scanned copy of passport photo page (private ordinary passport; validity must exceed 12 months from registration date)
ID Photo (JPG, under 200 KB, minimum resolution 295x413)
Personal Statement and Study Plan
Two Letters of Academic Recommendation (from associate professors or above, or senior professionals in a related field)
Supervisor Acceptance Letter — required only for specific master's schools/programs (e.g. Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Integrated Circuits, Materials Science, Mathematical Sciences, Life Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Agriculture & Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Tsung-Dao Lee Institute, SJTU ParisTech)
Notarized translation into English or Chinese for any document not originally in those languages (upload original + translation)

Full details

App. fee: RMB 800 (approximately USD 120), non-refundable and non-transferable
Age limit: Master's applicants must be under 35 years old
Universities: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Intake: September 2026
Eligible nationalities: Open to non-Chinese citizens holding a valid private ordinary passport
Language: Chinese or English proficiency per the SJTU Language Requirement for International Graduate Programs (varies by program/track)
Standardized tests: Not generally required; SJTU lists GRE (institution code 2129) and TOEFL (code B902) codes for programs that request them
Funding covers: tuition (full or partial depending on scholarship tier) · monthly stipend (CGS / SJTU Scholarship only) · group comprehensive insurance · accommodation subsidy (partial)
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: Admission, then scholarship
Bond / service: None stated
Interview stage: No
Renewal: Annual scholarship review required; duration generally cannot be extended
Opens: 2025-10-15
Timeline notes: Dates from the official 2026 SJTU International Graduate Admissions Guide (data as of October 2025), for September 2026 intake. CGS-through-SJTU has earlier deadlines (Dec 15, 2025 first round; Feb 15, 2026 final round) than the SGS/SJTU Scholarship deadline of March 31, 2026. Self-supported applications close May 31, 2026. CGS Type A via Chinese Embassy/Consulate runs on a separate national schedule (typically November-April).

Sources & provenance

SJTU Scholarship (official scholarships page) accessed 2026-06-06
2026 SJTU International Graduate Admissions Guide (English-Taught) — dates, documents, eligibility, fees, scholarships accessed 2026-06-06
Chinese Government Scholarship at SJTU (Type A/B channels) accessed 2026-06-06
Shanghai Government Scholarship at SJTU (integrated with SJTU Scholarship) accessed 2026-06-06

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Beijing Normal University — Beijing Government Scholarship & Chinese Government Scholarship (CGS) for International Students

Beijing, China · Beijing Normal University

FundsType A (fully funded): tuition fees, accommodation (dormitory or accommodation subsidy), living allowance, and comprehensive medical insurance · Type B: tuition fees, accommodation (dormitory or subsidy), and comprehensive medical insurance (no living allowance) · Type C: tuition fees and comprehensive medical insurance only · Funding period for degree students does not exceed the standard duration of the program; non-degree students up to one academic year

Fully fundedSupervisor firstNo GRE

Deadline Closed 2026-03-10 Cycle 2025-2026

Key facts

Degree: Taught & research
App. fee: 600 RMB, paid online, non-refundable

What the funding covers

Type A (fully funded): tuition fees, accommodation (dormitory or accommodation subsidy), living allowance, and comprehensive medical insurance
Type B: tuition fees, accommodation (dormitory or subsidy), and comprehensive medical insurance (no living allowance)
Type C: tuition fees and comprehensive medical insurance only
Funding period for degree students does not exceed the standard duration of the program; non-degree students up to one academic year

⚠ Must know before you apply

Three coverage tiers (A/B/C); only Type A includes a living allowance — Types B and C do NOT, so 'fully funded' is not guaranteed
Age limits: bachelor's under 25, master's under 35, doctoral under 40, non-degree under 45 (age computed at admission)
Cannot simultaneously hold any other Chinese-government or social-organization scholarship
Must be a newly admitted international (non-Chinese) student enrolling in the year of admission — current students follow separate International Students Office rules
Annual assessment required each year to keep the scholarship
Application is tied to admission: apply via the BNU Online Application System and select the scholarship; the 600 RMB application fee is non-refundable
CGS applicants face an earlier deadline (Jan 25, 2026) and must submit a Foreigner Physical Examination Form (medical exam, valid 6 months)
Master's study duration: 3 years for academic Chinese-taught programs, 2 years for English-taught and professional programs
English-taught applicants who completed a prior degree fully in English are exempt from IELTS/TOEFL but must provide a medium-of-instruction certificate

Documents required

Application Form for International Students with photograph (auto-generated by the online system)
Original notarized/authenticated copy of the highest education or degree certificate (Chinese or English; 2026 graduates submit a Certificate of Expected Graduation)
Original transcripts or notarized/authenticated copies (Chinese or English)
Two recommendation letters from associate professors or higher-titled scholars/senior experts (signed, with referee name and contact)
Language Achievement Certificate: HSK for Chinese-taught majors (test date no earlier than Nov 1, 2023); IELTS/TOEFL or required English proof for English-taught majors (test date after Nov 1, 2023)
Personal Statement Form (downloaded from BNU online application system)
Photocopy of passport personal-information page (passport valid beyond March 31, 2027)
Valid Certificate of Non-Criminal Record / Police Clearance Certificate (issued within 6 months of submission)
CGS applicants only: CGS Scholarship Application Form (auto-generated) and Foreigner Physical Examination Form
Optional: academic papers, patents, other achievements, CV/Resume

Full details

Duration: Master's: 2 years (English-taught/professional) to 3 years (academic Chinese-taught); funding capped at standard program duration
Age limit: Master's under 35; bachelor's under 25; doctoral under 40; non-degree under 45
Universities: Beijing Normal University
Intake: Fall 2026
Eligible nationalities: Non-Chinese citizens holding a foreign passport
Language: Chinese-taught majors: HSK certificate (test date no earlier than Nov 1, 2023). English-taught majors: English proficiency certificate per major catalog (IELTS/TOEFL test date after Nov 1, 2023); waived for applicants whose prior degree was taught fully in English (must provide a medium-of-instruction certificate).
Funding covers: Tuition · Accommodation (Type A and B) · Living allowance (Type A only) · Comprehensive medical insurance
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: Admission, then scholarship
Interview stage: Yes
Renewal: Mandatory annual assessment to determine continued eligibility, per BNU International Students Office regulations
Opens: 2025-11-15
Timeline notes: Postgraduate online application period for the 2026 intake is November 15, 2025 to March 10, 2026. Applicants for Chinese Government Scholarships (CGS) must submit the online application by the earlier deadline of January 25, 2026. Dates are from the official 2026 postgraduate admission brochure, the most recent published cycle as of 2026-06.

Sources & provenance

BNU — Beijing Government Scholarship for International Students (official) accessed 2026-06-06
BNU — Postgraduate Program Admission Brochure for International Students (deadline, fee, documents, language, CGS rules) accessed 2026-06-06

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Belt and Road School Scholarship — Beijing Normal University

Zhuhai, China · Beijing Normal University (Belt and Road School, Zhuhai campus)

FundsFull scholarship: tuition waiver for the two academic years + a stipend for housing and living + comprehensive/health medical insurance (the scholarship page also lists an accommodation allowance and living stipend for the full tier) · Partial scholarship: tuition + a partial living stipend + comprehensive medical insurance (no accommodation allowance) · Awarded for the two-year, English-taught MBA or MPA program at the BNU Zhuhai (Belt and Road School) campus

Fully fundedSupervisor first

Deadline Closed 2026-03-10 Cycle 2025-2026

Key facts

Duration: 2 years
Degree: Taught
Age limit: Under 50 years old

What the funding covers

Full scholarship: tuition waiver for the two academic years + a stipend for housing and living + comprehensive/health medical insurance (the scholarship page also lists an accommodation allowance and living stipend for the full tier)
Partial scholarship: tuition + a partial living stipend + comprehensive medical insurance (no accommodation allowance)
Awarded for the two-year, English-taught MBA or MPA program at the BNU Zhuhai (Belt and Road School) campus

⚠ Must know before you apply

Scholarship is ONLY for prospective students of the Belt and Road School (BRS) — applicants must apply to and be admitted to the BRS MBA or MPA program; the scholarship page directs applicants to contact the school directly for details (Tel +86-756-3621031, brs0926@bnu.edu.cn).
Two funding tiers: 'fully funded' applies only to the FULL scholarship (tuition + living/housing stipend + insurance). The PARTIAL scholarship is tuition + a partial living stipend + insurance, with no accommodation allowance. All applicants are automatically considered for full or partial based on overall assessment.
Work experience is required: applicants must hold a bachelor's degree or above AND have working experience (including internship); one year or more is preferred. A Certificate of working experience is a required document.
A non-refundable application fee of 600 RMB applies and is NOT waived for scholarship applicants (the general BNU brochure states the application fee is also required for scholarship applications).
Age limit: applicants must be under 50 years old.
Programs are MBA and MPA only, located at the BNU Zhuhai campus (No. 18 Jinfeng Road, Xiangzhou District, Zhuhai) — not the main Beijing campus. Two-year full-time study, all courses taught in English.
Selection includes an online interview stage; interviews are conducted in batches based on registration order, so applying early is advantageous.
After passing preliminary review, hard copies of all required documents must be mailed to the BNU Admission Office within 10 days.

Documents required

Application Form for International Students (auto-generated by the online application system)
Original notarized (authenticated) copy of the highest education or degree certificate (Certificate of Expected Graduation accepted for 2026 graduates)
Original transcripts or original notarized (authenticated) copies of the transcripts
Two recommendation letters
Official English proficiency test scores (e.g. TOEFL 90 / IELTS 6.0, or a certificate that prior study was English-medium)
Personal Statement Form (downloaded from the online application system)
Photocopy of the passport personal-information page
Certificate of working experience (including internship)
Valid Certificate of Non-Criminal Record (Police Clearance Certificate), usually issued within 6 months prior to submission

Full details

App. fee: 600 RMB (non-refundable; also required for scholarship applicants)
Universities: Beijing Normal University (Belt and Road School, Zhuhai campus)
Intake: Fall 2026
Eligible nationalities: Non-Chinese citizens holding a foreign passport
Language: Proficiency in English required; non-native English speakers must provide a certificate that the medium of instruction was English, or TOEFL 90, or IELTS 6.0
Standardized tests: GRE/GMAT not mentioned as required; English proficiency (TOEFL 90 / IELTS 6.0) required unless previously taught in English
Funding covers: Tuition (full waiver for full scholarship; covered for partial) · Living/housing stipend (full stipend for full scholarship; partial stipend for partial scholarship) · Comprehensive medical/health insurance · On-campus accommodation allowance (full scholarship only)
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: Admission, then scholarship
Covers dependents: No
Interview stage: Yes
Opens: 2025-11-15
Timeline notes: Dates are from the official 2026 BNU Belt and Road School Admission Brochure (entry cycle for autumn 2026). As of 2026-06 this is the most recent published cycle and its 2026-03-10 deadline has already passed; the next (2027 entry) cycle had not yet opened. Online application period is the same as the general BNU postgraduate cycle (Nov 15, 2025 – Mar 10, 2026); interviews are conducted in batches Dec 2025 – Jun 2026 based on registration order.

Sources & provenance

BNU — The Belt and Road School Scholarship (official scholarship page) accessed 2026-06-06
BNU — 2026 Belt and Road School (BRS) Admission Brochure (MBA/MPA, Zhuhai) — scholarship tiers, eligibility, documents, deadline, fee accessed 2026-06-06
BNU — 2026 Master/Ph.D. Admission Brochure for International Students (general application process, fee, age limit, document standards) accessed 2026-06-06

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Peking University Scholarship for International Students

Beijing, China · Peking University

FundsFull or partial tuition waiver · Monthly living stipend / living expenses (amount not officially published) · Medical insurance

Fully fundedSupervisor Not RequiredTwo Step

Deadline Closed March 9, 2026 (Peking University online scholarship application, 9:00 a.m. Beijing Time) Cycle 2026

Key facts

Duration: Master's degree: 2-3 years
Degree: Taught & research

What the funding covers

Full or partial tuition waiver
Monthly living stipend / living expenses (amount not officially published)
Medical insurance

⚠ Must know before you apply

Tuition coverage is 'full OR partial' — it is not guaranteed to be a full waiver, and PKU does not publish the stipend amount (id=525, id=730, id=819).
Unlike PKU's Chinese Government Scholarship and Beijing Government Scholarship, PKUS does NOT include free accommodation — only tuition (full/partial), a living stipend and medical insurance.
Two-step process: you must first submit (and be admitted via) the self-funded graduate ADMISSION application (period 20 Oct 2025 – 23 Dec 2025) before the scholarship is awarded; the scholarship form is a separate step due ~9 March 2026.
One scholarship application at PKU is automatically considered for multiple scholarship categories (CGS, Beijing Government Scholarship, PKUS); only ONE scholarship will ultimately be awarded.
Eligibility requires that you have NOT received any other form of scholarship funding, and you must not be in a joint-training program.
There is an application fee of 800 RMB per program/major (admission application; non-refundable) — this is not a fee-free program.
Scholarship is renewable annually only if the recipient passes the annual scholarship review.
English-taught programs require an English test (TOEFL iBT 100+ or GRE 315+) for non-native speakers; Chinese-taught programs require HSK 6 — so this is not test-free.

Documents required

Online scholarship application submitted via the Peking University International Student Service System (studyatpku.com), after having submitted a self-funded admission application
Graduation and degree diplomas (Chinese or English; notarized translation if in another language) plus degree authentication (CSCSE for overseas degrees / CSSD for Chinese-mainland degrees); applicants graduating in 2026 must provide an official expected-graduation letter
Official academic transcripts (originals or notarized copies, in Chinese or English)
Personal statement including a research plan (1500 words for master's, 3000 words for doctoral) using the PKU template
Résumé and a signed copy of the Application Commitment letter (PKU template)
Two recommendation letters from professors/associate professors related to the applicant's major, submitted via the system's recommender link
Language test scores: Chinese-taught programs require HSK 6 (score above 200 for sciences / above 210 for humanities, with composition not below 65; HSK 7-9 also accepted); English-taught programs require TOEFL iBT 100+ or GRE 315+ for non-native English speakers
Passport front page (all passports used continuously since 30 April 2020; current passport valid at least 3 months beyond enrollment)
Table of contents and abstracts of academic publications and other original achievements (if applicable)
Additional documents that some departments/schools may require

Full details

App. fee: 800 RMB per program/major (admission application; non-refundable). Each applicant may apply for up to two programs/majors.
Universities: Peking University
Intake: September 2026
Eligible nationalities: Non-Chinese citizens with a valid passport (international students applying to Peking University)
Language: Chinese-taught programs: HSK 6 (score above 200 for science subjects / above 210 for humanities; composition not below 65; HSK 7-9 also accepted). English-taught programs: TOEFL iBT 100+ or GRE 315+ for applicants whose mother tongue is not English; specific requirements vary by program.
Standardized tests: GRE 315+ accepted as English proof for English-taught programs (program-dependent); no separate GRE/GMAT mandate stated for all programs
Funding covers: Tuition (full or partial waiver) · Monthly living stipend · Medical insurance
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: Admission, then scholarship
Bond / service: None stated
Interview stage: Yes
Renewal: Renewable on an annual basis provided recipients participate in and pass the annual scholarship review.
Opens: October 20, 2025 (degree-admission application period for self-funded graduate programs)
Results by: Around July and August 2026 (notified by email)
Timeline notes: Two-step program with two distinct deadlines. The self-funded graduate ADMISSION application period was 20 Oct 2025 – 23 Dec 2025 (id=730); the separate SCHOLARSHIP application closed 9:00 a.m. Beijing Time on 9 March 2026 (id=819, PKUS section). The official scholarship page (id=525) states the scholarship application window is 'Generally in January and March each year.' As of the 2026-06 anchor the 2026 cycle has already closed; the next cycle (~Jan-March 2027) is expected to follow the same pattern. Note: 24:00 on March 17 is the China Scholarship Council deadline that applies only to the CGS Type B applicants, NOT to PKUS.

Sources & provenance

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Chinese Government Scholarship (CGS) Type A — Zhejiang University (International College)

Hangzhou, China · Zhejiang University

FundsChinese Government Scholarship (CGS) Bilateral Program — described by ZJU as 'a full or partial scholarship established by the Ministry of Education of China' · As CGS Type A full scholarship: exemption from tuition and registration fees · On-campus accommodation (university dormitory) or an accommodation allowance · Monthly living allowance/stipend: RMB 3,000/month for master's degree students (per CSC schedule) · Comprehensive Medical Insurance for International Students in China · CSC Type A applicants are not required to pay the ZJU application fee

Fully fundedNo application feeSupervisor first

Deadline Closed 2026-02-28 Cycle 2025-2026

Key facts

Degree: Taught & research

What the funding covers

Chinese Government Scholarship (CGS) Bilateral Program — described by ZJU as 'a full or partial scholarship established by the Ministry of Education of China'
As CGS Type A full scholarship: exemption from tuition and registration fees
On-campus accommodation (university dormitory) or an accommodation allowance
Monthly living allowance/stipend: RMB 3,000/month for master's degree students (per CSC schedule)
Comprehensive Medical Insurance for International Students in China
CSC Type A applicants are not required to pay the ZJU application fee

⚠ Must know before you apply

Zhejiang University does NOT directly accept the CGS Type A application — you must apply through the dispatching authority (e.g. Chinese Embassy) in your home country and choose ZJU as target university.
Two-step process: obtain a ZJU Pre-admission Notice (via ZJU's online system, by 28 Feb 2026) AND separately submit the CGS application to your dispatching authority (generally Jan–early Apr). The Pre-admission Notice is only a supplementary document, not an admission offer.
Most applicants must first secure a ZJU supervisor and upload a signed Form for Provisional Acceptance (except Enterprise Management, Institute of China Studies, and International Business School master's programs).
A Foreigner Physical Examination Form (medical exam) is mandatory and valid only 6 months — time the exam accordingly; incomplete forms are invalid.
A Non-Criminal Record Certificate issued within 6 months prior to submission is required.
CGS Type A is the fully-funded track (tuition + accommodation + stipend + insurance). The separate 'Zhejiang Government Scholarship' on the same page is partial only (RMB 30,000 for one year).

Documents required

All documents required in the ZJU 2026 Application Guide for Master's Degree Programs (online application via the Online Application System for International Students)
Form for Provisional Acceptance of International Student by ZJU Supervisor (signed by the supervisor) — except for Enterprise Management master's, and programs of the Institute of China Studies and International Business School
Foreigner Physical Examination Form (filled in Chinese or English; must cover all listed items, with physician signature, hospital stamp and sealed photograph; valid 6 months)
Non-Criminal Record Certificate issued by the local public security authority within 6 months prior to submission
ZJU application number sent by email to admissionmaster@zju.edu.cn (Master's) after completing the online application

Full details

Stipend: RMB 3,000/month (master's students, per CSC schedule)
App. fee: Free for CGS Type A applicants (no ZJU application fee)
Universities: Zhejiang University
Funding covers: tuition · accommodation · monthly stipend · medical insurance
Supervisor first: Required before applying
Two-step process: Admission, then scholarship
Interview stage: Yes
Opens: 2025-11-15
Timeline notes: Dates are for the ZJU Pre-admission Notice for the CSC Bilateral (Type A) Program, 2026 intake: application duration November 15, 2025 to February 28, 2026 (Beijing time, the deadline includes the day itself). The actual CGS application is submitted separately to the dispatching authority in the home country, generally January to early April; consult that authority for its specific deadline. This is the most recent cycle documented on the official page; re-verified against the official ZJU page on 2026-06-17 (the opening date is November 15, not November 5).

Sources & provenance

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Chinese Government Scholarship (CGS)

China · Designated Chinese universities (selectable in the CGS Information System)

FundsFull tuition fees waived · Free university dormitory accommodation or an accommodation subsidy · Monthly living stipend: Master's students CNY 3,000 per month (Undergraduates CNY 2,500; Doctoral students CNY 3,500) · Comprehensive medical insurance: CNY 800 per person per year

Fully fundedNo application feeNo GRESupervisor first

Deadline Closed February 24, 2026 (Bilateral Program / embassy route per Chinese MFA announcement; varies by receiving agency and university) Cycle 2026-2027

Key facts

Stipend: CNY 3,000 per month (Master's students)
Degree: Taught & research

What the funding covers

Full tuition fees waived
Free university dormitory accommodation or an accommodation subsidy
Monthly living stipend: Master's students CNY 3,000 per month (Undergraduates CNY 2,500; Doctoral students CNY 3,500)
Comprehensive medical insurance: CNY 800 per person per year

⚠ Must know before you apply

Fully funded — includes tuition, accommodation, a monthly living stipend, and medical insurance (not tuition-only).
Age limit: Master's applicants must be under 35 (Bachelor's under 25; Doctoral under 40).
Pre-admission / supervisor-first: all applicants must obtain a pre-admission document (pre-admission notice or invitation letter from the university or a professor) before the scholarship application.
Multiple application routes with different receiving agencies: Bilateral Program (apply via your home-country dispatching department/embassy), University Program / Type B (apply directly to a designated Chinese university), and Designated Programs via international organizations. Deadlines differ by route, agency, and university.
Language: Chinese-taught Master's programs require HSK Level 4; English/other-language programs require meeting the host university's language requirements (e.g. IELTS/TOEFL).
Bachelor's applicants must take the China Scholastic Competency Assessment (CSCA) — Master's applicants are not required to.
A Foreigner Physical Examination Form (medical exam) is required for study longer than six months, and a Non-Criminal Record / Police Clearance Certificate is required.
Must be a non-Chinese citizen in good mental and physical health.

Documents required

Application Form for Chinese Government Scholarship (filled in online via the CGS Information System)
Clear scanned copy of the information page of an ordinary passport (validity at least 12 months from the expected start date of study)
Diploma and certificate of highest education (notarized photocopy); current students submit a certificate of expected graduation or student status
Academic records / transcripts (notarized Chinese or English translation if in another language)
Language qualification certificate: valid HSK score report for Chinese-taught programs (HSK Level 4 for Master's); IELTS/TOEFL or other certificate for programs taught in another language per university requirements
Pre-admission document issued by the applying university (pre-admission notice or invitation letter from the school or a professor)
A study or research plan in Chinese or English (no less than 1000 words/characters for postgraduates)
Two recommendation letters in Chinese or English from professors or associate professors (for postgraduate applicants)
Photocopy of the Foreigner Physical Examination Form (for study in China longer than six months)
Valid Certificate of Non-Criminal Record / Police Clearance Certificate (usually issued within six months before submission)

Full details

Duration: Master's study duration as required by the program; Chinese language (preparatory) courses last one year if needed
App. fee: No CSC application fee (individual universities may charge their own admission/application fee)
Age limit: Master's applicants must be under 35 when applying
Universities: Designated Chinese universities (selectable in the CGS Information System)
Eligible nationalities: Open to citizens of countries other than the PRC
Language: HSK Level 4 for Chinese-taught Master's programs; IELTS/TOEFL or other certificate per university requirements for programs taught in another language
Standardized tests: Not required for Master's (CSCA is required only for Bachelor's applicants)
Funding covers: tuition · accommodation · monthly stipend · medical insurance
Supervisor first: Required before applying
Two-step process: Admission, then scholarship
Covers dependents: No
Timeline notes: The 2026/2027 cycle is open as of 2026-06. CGS deadlines are set individually by each application receiving agency (embassy/dispatching authority) and each designated university, so dates vary by country and institution; the CSC online system typically opens December–April. February 24, 2026 is the deadline published in the official Chinese MFA embassy announcement. Other agencies/universities set earlier dates (e.g. Indonesia Feb 8, 2026; some universities Dec 31, 2025 or Feb 15, 2026).

Sources & provenance

CSC / Study in China — Application Guide for Chinese Government Scholarship (official portal) accessed 2026-06-06
CSC / Study in China — Scholarships index (official portal) accessed 2026-06-06
Chinese MFA / Embassy announcement — 2026/2027 Chinese Government Scholarship Application Now Open (deadline) accessed 2026-06-06

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Chinese Government Scholarship (CGS / CSC)

China · Nearly 300 designated Chinese universities (selectable in the CGS Information System; e.g. Tsinghua, Peking, Fudan, Zhejiang, and many others)

FundsTuition fees waived · Free university dormitory or accommodation subsidy · Monthly living stipend: undergraduates CNY 2,500; master's students / general scholars CNY 3,000; doctoral students / senior scholars CNY 3,500 · Comprehensive medical insurance (CNY 800/person/year; CNY 400 for programs under six months) · May cover one year of preparatory Chinese-language study in addition to the major program

Fully fundedNo GRE

Deadline Closed February 16, 2026 (US-citizen Bilateral Program route via the Chinese Embassy in the USA) Cycle 2026-2027

Key facts

Stipend: CNY 3,000 per month (master's students)
Degree: Taught & research

What the funding covers

Tuition fees waived
Free university dormitory or accommodation subsidy
Monthly living stipend: undergraduates CNY 2,500; master's students / general scholars CNY 3,000; doctoral students / senior scholars CNY 3,500
Comprehensive medical insurance (CNY 800/person/year; CNY 400 for programs under six months)
May cover one year of preparatory Chinese-language study in addition to the major program

⚠ Must know before you apply

Age limits apply: under 25 for bachelor's, under 35 for master's, under 40 for doctoral programs (as of the application date).
Two-step / pre-admission required: you must first obtain a pre-admission notice or invitation letter from the target Chinese university, AND secure a recommendation from an application-receiving agency (your home-country dispatching department / Chinese embassy / the university itself), before the CSC finalizes selection.
Multiple application channels with different administrators: the Bilateral Program (apply via your home-country dispatching department / Chinese embassy, often called 'Type A'), the University Program (apply directly to a designated Chinese university, often called 'Type B'), and Designated/organization programs. Coverage and stipend can differ — some Type B variants omit the monthly stipend.
Language proof depends on the track: HSK Level 4 is required for Chinese-taught master's/doctoral programs; English-taught programs require IELTS/TOEFL per each university's rules (so it is NOT a no-English-test scholarship).
Medical clearance required: study longer than six months requires the Foreigner Physical Examination Form (results valid only six months) and a valid Non-Criminal Record / Police Clearance Certificate.
Bachelor's applicants must take the new China Scholastic Competency Assessment (CSCA) and upload a valid score (does not apply to master's applicants).
There is no single global deadline — deadlines are set by each country's embassy/agency or by the target university; verify yours and apply early.
Beware of fraud: scammers send fake CGS admission notices requesting deposits. Genuine selection results come only through your official application-receiving agency; CGS does not require deposits to retain admission.
Via the Chinese Embassy in the USA (bilateral route) the grant under a single application covers AY 2026/2027 funding only; if your study plan extends beyond that, you must arrange host-university scholarship for the remaining period (this caveat is specific to that US embassy route — the general CSC guide states the scholarship duration conforms to the required program length).

Documents required

Application Form for Chinese Government Scholarship (filled in online via the CGS Information System at campuschina.org)
Clear scanned copy of the information page of the applicant's ordinary passport (validity should be at least 12 months from the expected start date of study)
Diploma and certificate of highest education (notarized photocopy); current students submit a certificate of expected graduation or student status
Academic records / transcripts (with notarized Chinese or English translation if not already in Chinese or English)
Language qualification certificates: HSK score report for Chinese-taught master's/doctoral programs; IELTS/TOEFL or other certificate for programs taught in another language, per the university's requirements
CSCA (China Scholastic Competency Assessment) Score Report — required for bachelor's degree applicants only
Pre-admission document from the target university (pre-admission notice from the admission department or an invitation letter from the school or a professor)
Study or research plan in Chinese or English (no less than 1,000 words/characters for postgraduates; 200 for undergraduates; 500 for scholars)
Two recommendation letters in Chinese or English from professors or associate professors (for postgraduate / senior-scholar academic applicants)
Samples of own works (e.g. videos, paintings) for arts or design program applicants
Legal documents of a China-based legal guardian for applicants under the age of 18
Photocopy of the Foreigner Physical Examination Form (for study lasting more than six months; original printed by Chinese quarantine authorities, completed in English; results valid only six months)
Valid Certificate of Non-Criminal Record / Police Clearance Certificate issued by local public security, usually within six months prior to submission

Full details

Duration: Conforms to the standard length of the chosen program (e.g. ~2-3 years for a master's); may include up to 1 year of preparatory Chinese-language study
Age limit: Under 25 (bachelor's), under 35 (master's), under 40 (doctoral)
Universities: Nearly 300 designated Chinese universities (selectable in the CGS Information System; e.g. Tsinghua, Peking, Fudan, Zhejiang, and many others)
Eligible nationalities: Open to citizens of countries other than the People's Republic of China who are in good physical and mental health
Language: HSK Level 4 for Chinese-taught master's/doctoral programs; for programs taught in another language, IELTS/TOEFL or other certificate as required by each university
Standardized tests: GRE/GMAT not required by the central guide; CSCA required for bachelor's applicants only (not for master's)
Funding covers: tuition · accommodation · stipend · medical insurance
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: Admission, then scholarship
Covers dependents: No
Interview stage: Yes
Results by: July 2026 (application decision, US bilateral route)
Timeline notes: The central CSC Application Guide (campuschina.org) does not publish a single global deadline — deadlines are set per sending country / receiving agency (embassy, home-government department, or Chinese university) and typically fall between November and early March. The concrete dates shown here are the official 2026/2027 cycle published by the Chinese Embassy in the USA for the Bilateral Program (online application Feb 16, 2026; interview Feb 20-23, 2026; interview decision March 2026; application decision July 2026). Applicants in other countries MUST check their own embassy/agency or target university for the applicable deadline.

Sources & provenance

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CAS-ANSO Scholarship (Degree Program) — Alliance of International Science Organizations (USTC / UCAS), Master's

Hefei (USTC) / Beijing (UCAS), plus CAS institutes nationwide, China · University of Science and Technology of China (USTC), University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS) +1

FundsTuition waiver · Monthly stipend: 3,000 CNY/month, up to 36 months (Master's program) · Health insurance · Application fee waiver · International travel allowance/reimbursement from awardee's home country to China (one trip per awarded candidate) · One-time visa/residence permit allowance

Fully funded

Deadline Closed 2026-01-31 (Beijing Time), for applicants and referees Cycle 2026 (2025-2026 application window)

Key facts

Degree: Taught & research

What the funding covers

Tuition waiver
Monthly stipend: 3,000 CNY/month, up to 36 months (Master's program)
Health insurance
Application fee waiver
International travel allowance/reimbursement from awardee's home country to China (one trip per awarded candidate)
One-time visa/residence permit allowance

⚠ Must know before you apply

Fully funded for non-TWAS/UNESCO CAS-ANSO awardees: items 1-6 (tuition waiver + 3,000 CNY/month Master's stipend + health insurance + application-fee waiver + international travel + visa allowance) are all covered by CAS — this is tuition PLUS a living stipend, not tuition-only.
Strict age limit specific to this scholarship: Master's applicants must be 'born after 1st January 1996 (inclusive)' (roughly age 30 or younger). This ANSO-specific cutoff is tighter than USTC's general under-40 rule.
Applicants must NOT hold Chinese citizenship and must NOT currently be pursuing a master's degree at any university/institution in China (would disqualify you).
You cannot apply for the CAS-ANSO Scholarship at both USTC and UCAS simultaneously — doing so disqualifies you. Choose one host.
No host supervisor is required before applying at USTC ('There is no need for finding a host supervisor while applying online'); professors select students after application review and interview.
An online assessment/interview stage is part of selection ('Online interviews will be required by all schools and departments').
A Foreigner Physical Examination Form (medical exam) is a required application document and is needed again for the X1 student visa.
Two distinct application tracks/portals: apply via the USTC admission system (isa.ustc.edu.cn) OR the UCAS admission system (is.ucas.ac.cn); required documents follow each host's own admission guideline. The list here is the USTC graduate track.
Awardees must complete centralized training in Chinese language and culture plus all required credits, research and degree thesis; failing annual assessments can terminate the scholarship.
The ANSO-CAS-TWAS/UNESCO sub-category is PhD-only — Master's applicants are not eligible for that partial-TWAS/UNESCO funding arrangement.

Documents required

Photocopy of passport (ordinary passport with validity of at least one year)
A study or research proposal (no less than 1000 words)
Curriculum Vitae
Two letters of recommendation from full professors or associate professors (with phone number and email address)
Foreigner Physical Examination Form (Foreigner Physical Examination Form, download in the Annex)
Proof of English proficiency for English-taught programs: photocopy of valid IELTS or TOEFL result or other proof (except those whose mother tongue is English); or HSK certificate (at least level 4) for Chinese-taught programs
Photocopy of degree certificate and academic transcripts for both Bachelor's Degree and Master's Degree (if have), notarized by Ministry of Education or equivalent authority in your country
Notarized translation in Chinese or English if submitted documents are not in Chinese or English
Pre-graduation Certificate (for those still completing a degree, to confirm degree obtained by July 2026)

Full details

Stipend: 3,000 CNY/month (Master's), up to 36 months
Duration: Master's: up to 3 years (stipend funded up to 36 months)
App. fee: Application fee waiver is included in the scholarship coverage
Age limit: Master's applicants must be born after 1st January 1996 (inclusive); PhD applicants born after 1st January 1991 (inclusive)
Universities: University of Science and Technology of China (USTC), University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS), Institutes of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS)
Intake: Fall 2026 (registration around September)
Eligible nationalities: Open to non-Chinese citizens worldwide (must hold a valid foreign passport); applicants must not hold Chinese citizenship
Language: Applicants must be proficient in English or Chinese. For English-taught programs at USTC: valid IELTS or TOEFL, or other proof of English proficiency (waived for native English speakers). For Chinese-taught programs: HSK level 4 or above (or exemption proof).
Standardized tests: Not stated as required (no GRE/GMAT requirement mentioned in the application guideline)
Funding covers: tuition · monthly stipend · health insurance · international travel (one trip) · visa/residence permit allowance
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: Admission, then scholarship
Interview stage: Yes
Renewal: Awardees must pass annual assessments and required reviews/examinations; failure can lead to termination or suspension of the scholarship and discontinuation of study.
Opens: 2025-10-15 (USTC online application opens 2025-10-16)
Results by: Admission in June or July (per USTC application procedure)
Timeline notes: Documents the 2026 CAS-ANSO Scholarship cycle, which opened 15 October 2025 with a 31 January 2026 deadline. As of the 2026-06 anchor, this 2026 deadline has already passed; the next (2027) cycle had not opened. Based on the prior pattern, the call typically opens around mid-October. Exact dates can differ slightly between USTC and UCAS — check their sites. USTC posts an online assessment/interview stage in February/March and admission in June/July.

Sources & provenance

ANSO — CAS-ANSO Scholarship (Degree Program) 2026 Call for Applications (official program page) accessed 2026-06-06
ANSO — official Coverage table image (Part II: Coverage), transcribed verbatim accessed 2026-06-06
UCAS — CAS-ANSO Scholarship (Degree Program) 2026 Call for Applications to Study at UCAS accessed 2026-06-06
USTC International College — Application Guideline for Graduate Applicants (required documents, eligibility, fees, no-supervisor-needed) accessed 2026-06-06

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USTC Fellowship (Level A) — University of Science and Technology of China

China · University of Science and Technology of China

FundsFull tuition waiver · Comprehensive medical insurance · Monthly stipend of 3,000 RMB for master's students · Accommodation subsidy

Fully funded

Deadline Closed 2026-01-31 Cycle 2025-2026

Key facts

Stipend: 3,000 RMB per month (master's students)
Degree: Taught & research

What the funding covers

Full tuition waiver
Comprehensive medical insurance
Monthly stipend of 3,000 RMB for master's students
Accommodation subsidy

⚠ Must know before you apply

Level A is fully funded (tuition waiver + comprehensive medical insurance + 3,000 RMB/month stipend + accommodation subsidy). Level B, by contrast, is a tuition waiver only, with TA/RA subsidy available to apply for after enrollment.
You cannot choose the funding tier: 'USTC will decide which level of the fellowship may be given... Each applicant can only be supported by one scholarship.' Applying does not guarantee the funded Level A.
Level A funding is channeled through the Chinese Government Scholarship (Ministry of Education), the CAS-ANSO Scholarship, or USTC's own funds — the actual funder of a given award is decided by USTC.
Age limit: master's applicants must be under 35 by 1 September 2026 (the fellowship-specific limit; stricter than the general postgraduate limit of 40).
A Foreigner Physical Examination Form (medical exam) is required, and originals must be carried for the X1 student-visa application.
No host supervisor is needed at the online-application stage — materials are forwarded to departments, who run online interviews and select students afterward.
Online interviews (and, for some schools, online entrance exams) are part of the assessment in February or March.
English-taught applicants must provide valid IELTS/TOEFL (or other proof); native English speakers are exempt. Chinese-taught applicants need HSK Level 4+.
Applicants cannot take up other assignments during the scholarship period.

Documents required

Photocopy of passport (ordinary passport with validity of at least one year)
A study or research proposal (no less than 1000 words)
Curriculum Vitae
Two letters of recommendation from full professors or associate professors (with phone number and email address)
Foreigner Physical Examination Form (download from the Annex)
For Chinese-instructed programs: photocopy of HSK certificate (at least Level 4) or other proof of Chinese language proficiency; for English-instructed programs: photocopy of valid IELTS or TOEFL result or other proof of English proficiency (except native English speakers)
Photocopy of degree certificate and academic transcripts for Bachelor's Degree (and Master's Degree if held), notarized by the Ministry of Education or equivalent authority in your country
Pre-graduation Certificate if you have not yet obtained your degree (must confirm degree completion by July 2026); on-post employees must provide proof of employment status and permission of release
Notarized translation in Chinese or English if submitted documents are not already in Chinese or English

Full details

Age limit: Under 35 by 1 September 2026 (master's applicants)
Universities: University of Science and Technology of China
Intake: Fall 2026
Eligible nationalities: Open to non-Chinese citizens with a valid passport
Language: English-taught programs: valid IELTS or TOEFL (or other proof of English proficiency); native English speakers exempt. Chinese-taught programs: new HSK Level 4 or above (exemption possible for native Chinese speakers or those educated in Chinese-medium schools/universities).
Min GPA: Not stated
Funding covers: Tuition · Medical insurance · Monthly stipend · Accommodation subsidy
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: No
Bond / service: None stated
Interview stage: Yes
Opens: 2025-10-16
Results by: June or July 2026
Timeline notes: Dates are for the most recent known cycle (online application 16 Oct 2025 – 31 Jan 2026, for Fall 2026 entry), which had already closed by the timeline anchor date 2026-06; the next cycle (~Oct 2026) had not yet opened. Online assessment/interviews held February or March; admission decisions June or July.

Sources & provenance

USTC Fellowship for Master's Programs (Level A & B) — USTC International College (official) accessed 2026-06-06
USTC Admissions overview (Postgraduate: 78 master's programs) — USTC International College (official) accessed 2026-06-06
USTC Postgraduate Application Guideline (procedures, fees, scholarship coverage) — USTC International College (official) accessed 2026-06-06

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Tsinghua University — Chinese Government Scholarship (CGS-Chinese University Program / Type B)

Beijing, China · Tsinghua University

FundsFull CGS covers tuition fees · Free university dormitory or accommodation subsidy · Living stipend · Comprehensive medical insurance · Partial CGS covers only one or some of the above items

Fully fundedSupervisor first

Deadline Closed Mid-December 2025 recommended (each school/department sets its own specific deadline) Cycle 2026-2027

Key facts

Degree: Taught & research

What the funding covers

Full CGS covers tuition fees
Free university dormitory or accommodation subsidy
Living stipend
Comprehensive medical insurance
Partial CGS covers only one or some of the above items

⚠ Must know before you apply

Two-step / pre-admission gated: you must first be pre-admitted to a Tsinghua graduate program AND recommended for CGS by your school/department, or your scholarship application will not be processed.
Highly competitive — Tsinghua selects CGS candidates from pre-admitted applicants of remarkable merit.
Age limits: master's applicants must be under 35 (bachelor's holders); doctoral applicants under 40 (master's holders).
HSK Level 4 required for Chinese-taught programs (waivable only with proof of a prior Chinese-taught degree from a Chinese institution).
Awards can be Full CGS or Partial CGS — Partial may be tuition-only and not include the stipend, so 'fully funded' is not guaranteed.
Annual Review is strictly required; failing it suspends or terminates the scholarship.
Cannot hold another Tsinghua scholarship offer or be nominated as a CGS candidate by another university.
Multi-step process: pre-admission -> CSC online application -> school/department recommendation -> Tsinghua nomination to CSC -> CSC expert review and approval.

Documents required

Online graduate program application at Tsinghua for pre-admission (via https://yzbm.tsinghua.edu.cn/intlLogin)
CGS Online Application form, completed, submitted and downloaded via the CSC System (campuschina.org)
Recommendation for CGS from the pre-admitted school/department
Full application document set per Attachment 2: Chinese Government Scholarship Application (submitted online; hard copies not required)
HSK Level 4 certificate when applying for Chinese-taught master's/doctoral programs (or proof of Chinese-taught instruction from a prior Chinese degree-awarding institution)

Full details

Duration: Master's degree: 1-3 years; Doctoral degree: 4-5 years
Age limit: Under 35 for master's applicants (bachelor's holders); under 40 for doctoral applicants (master's holders)
Universities: Tsinghua University
Eligible nationalities: Open to citizens of any country other than the People's Republic of China
Language: HSK Level 4 required for Chinese-taught master's/doctoral programs (waivable with proof of a prior Chinese-taught degree from a Chinese institution); English-taught program requirements set by individual departments.
Funding covers: Tuition · Accommodation (free dormitory or subsidy) · Living stipend · Comprehensive medical insurance
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: Admission, then scholarship
Renewal: Annual Review required (academic performance, learning attitude, attendance, conduct, rewards/punishments); passing continues the scholarship, otherwise it is suspended or terminated.
Timeline notes: Dates are from the 2026 intake (2026-2027 academic year) cycle posted Nov 2025, the most recent published cycle as of 2026-06. CGS Type B has no single university-wide deadline; the page recommends applying for pre-admission before mid-December 2025 and warns that department/school deadlines vary and govern the actual cutoff. Type A (apply via your home-country authorities) usually opens between last November and February.

Sources & provenance

Tsinghua Graduate Admissions — 2026 Chinese Government Scholarship (CGS Type A & Type B / Chinese University Program) accessed 2026-06-06
Tsinghua Graduate Admissions — Scholarship Application (index) accessed 2026-06-06
Tsinghua Graduate Admissions — Financial Aid System accessed 2026-06-06

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Zhejiang University — Chinese Government Scholarship (Chinese University Program / CGS Type B)

Hangzhou, China · Zhejiang University

FundsTuition waiver (full scholarship) · Free accommodation on campus or accommodation allowance · Living stipend (granted in accordance with the relevant CGS standard; amount not stated on the ZJU page) · Comprehensive medical insurance

Fully fundedTwo-step process

Deadline Closed December 31, 2025 (Beijing Time, deadline includes the day itself) Cycle 2026

Key facts

Degree: Taught & research
App. fee: RMB 800 (non-refundable; paid to ZJU)

What the funding covers

Tuition waiver (full scholarship)
Free accommodation on campus or accommodation allowance
Living stipend (granted in accordance with the relevant CGS standard; amount not stated on the ZJU page)
Comprehensive medical insurance

⚠ Must know before you apply

Two-step application: you must FIRST apply via the CSC Online Application System for Study in China (download the CGS Application Form; ZJU agency number 10335, Type B), THEN submit on the ZJU Online Application System for International Students. Missing either step means the application is not processed.
A non-refundable RMB 800 application fee is paid to ZJU before the deadline — the scholarship is full, but the application itself is NOT free. Failure to pay means the application is not processed.
Selection includes a video interview arranged by the academic school after a preliminary materials review; admission is competitive (research ability, academic performance, language proficiency, interview).
A Foreigner Physical Examination Form (medical exam, valid 6 months) and a Non-Criminal Record Certificate (issued within 6 months) are mandatory supplementary documents.
Awardees cannot change their institution, academic program, or duration of study specified in the Admission Notice.
Application deadline is December 31, 2025 (Beijing Time); results announced end of July / early August 2026.
Do NOT confuse with CGS Type A (Bilateral Program): Type A is applied through your home country's dispatching authority (Chinese Embassy), ZJU does not directly accept those applications, and Type A applicants are not required to pay the ZJU application fee. This record is for Type B (Chinese University Program), applied directly to ZJU.

Documents required

Application Form for Chinese Government Scholarship (generated via the CSC Online Application System for Study in China; ZJU agency number 10335, Type B)
Foreigner Physical Examination Form (printed by the Chinese health/quarantine department; filled in Chinese or English; covering all listed items, with physician signature, hospital stamp and sealed photo; valid 6 months)
Non-Criminal Record Certificate (issued by the local public security authority within 6 months prior to submission)
Plus all standard application documents required in the 2026 Application Guide for Master's Degree Programs (uploaded to the ZJU Online Application System for International Students)

Full details

Universities: Zhejiang University
Intake: Fall 2026
Eligible nationalities: Open to non-Chinese citizens in good health; applicants must meet ZJU postgraduate admission qualifications (per the 2026 Application Guide).
Funding covers: tuition · accommodation · stipend · medical insurance
Two-step process: Admission, then scholarship
Interview stage: Yes
Results by: End of July or beginning of August 2026 (awardees notified by the university)
Timeline notes: Dates are for the 2026 intake cycle as published on the ZJU International College page. As of 2026-06-06 the December 31, 2025 deadline has already passed and the next (2027) cycle's dates were not yet published at time of verification. Applicants first apply via the CSC system, then complete the ZJU Online Application System.

Sources & provenance

ZJU International College — Chinese Government Scholarship-Type B (Application Guide for CGS Chinese University Program 2026) accessed 2026-06-06
ZJU International College — Chinese Government Scholarship-Type A (Bilateral Program, Postgraduate) 2026 (context: distinguishes Type A from Type B) accessed 2026-06-06
ZJU International College — Master's Scholarships list page accessed 2026-06-06

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Chinese Government Scholarship — Chinese University Program (Type B) at Fudan University

Shanghai, China · Fudan University

FundsFull tuition fee exemption · Free on-campus accommodation OR an accommodation subsidy · Comprehensive Medical Insurance · Living stipend: 3,000 RMB/month for master's students (3,500 RMB/month for doctoral students)

Fully funded

Deadline Closed 2025-12-10 Cycle 2025-2026

Key facts

Degree: Taught & research

What the funding covers

Full tuition fee exemption
Free on-campus accommodation OR an accommodation subsidy
Comprehensive Medical Insurance
Living stipend: 3,000 RMB/month for master's students (3,500 RMB/month for doctoral students)

⚠ Must know before you apply

Two-step application: (1) apply online at campuschina.org as Program Category Type B with Fudan Agency No. 10246; (2) apply for the study program at istudent.fudan.edu.cn/apply.
Category B (university program) applicants may choose ONLY ONE school — you must select Fudan University in the CSC system, then upload the CSC form in Fudan's system.
Age limit: master's applicants must be under 35; doctoral applicants under 40.
Open only to non-Chinese citizens in good health who do not already hold any other scholarship from the Chinese government.
A completed Foreigner Physical Examination Form (medical form) is mandatory; the report is valid for six months.
Scholarship students cannot change major or study period, must pass annual evaluation, and must register on time or the scholarship is automatically cancelled.
No double-funding: cannot hold another Chinese-government/university scholarship simultaneously; concealing financial support bars you from CGS for three years.
Fully funded (tuition + accommodation + insurance + living stipend), but no airfare/travel allowance is mentioned in the official notice.

Documents required

CSC online application form (completed at campuschina.org, printed and signed)
Completely filled Foreigner Physical Examination Form (in Chinese or English; report valid for six months) — applicants currently residing in China may submit a Residence Permit or Foreign Permanent Resident ID Card in substitute
Fudan online study-program application (submitted via istudent.fudan.edu.cn/apply, choosing 'Self-support' as fund source and 'Chinese Government Scholarship', with the scholarship application form uploaded)

Full details

Stipend: 3,000 RMB/month (master's); 3,500 RMB/month (doctoral)
Age limit: Master's applicants under 35; doctoral applicants under 40
Universities: Fudan University
Intake: Fall 2026
Eligible nationalities: Open to non-Chinese citizens (must be in good health and not currently hold another Chinese government scholarship)
Funding covers: Tuition · Accommodation (free on-campus or subsidy) · Comprehensive medical insurance · Monthly living stipend
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: Admission, then scholarship
Renewal: Must participate in and pass the annual evaluation; failure results in cancellation. Cannot change major or study period.
Opens: 2025-10-13
Timeline notes: Dates are for the 2026 intake cycle as published on the official Fudan ISO page (posted 2025-10-31); application period 13 Oct 2025 – 10 Dec 2025. This is the most recent published cycle as of 2026-06.

Sources & provenance

Fudan ISO — 2026 Chinese Government Scholarship (Chinese University Program) announcement page accessed 2026-06-06
Fudan ISO — official scholarship details PDF (linked from the announcement page) accessed 2026-06-06

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Chinese Government Scholarship – Silk Road Program (Belt and Road) — Fudan University IGPP

Shanghai, China · Fudan University (Institute for Global Public Policy)

FundsTuition fees fully covered · Free university dormitory or accommodation subsidy · Monthly stipend: CNY 3,000 per month for Master's students · Comprehensive medical insurance (CNY 800 per person per year)

Fully fundedNo GREReturn-home bond

Deadline Closed 2024-05-05 Cycle 2024-2025

Key facts

Stipend: CNY 3,000 per month (Master's students)
Degree: Taught & research
Age limit: Master's: under 35; Ph.D.: under 40

What the funding covers

Tuition fees fully covered
Free university dormitory or accommodation subsidy
Monthly stipend: CNY 3,000 per month for Master's students
Comprehensive medical insurance (CNY 800 per person per year)

⚠ Must know before you apply

Age limit: Master's applicants must be under 35; Ph.D. applicants under 40.
Restricted to citizens of Belt and Road countries.
Two-step application: complete the CSC/CGSIS online application (Program Category Type B, Agency No.10246 for Fudan), THEN apply separately through the Fudan Online Application Portal for the IGPP degree program (choose 'Self-support' as fund source and select 'Chinese Government Scholarship').
Cannot already hold any other scholarship provided by the Chinese government.
Foreigner Physical Examination Form (medical exam) is compulsory for scholarship applicants.
Fully funded: covers tuition, accommodation, monthly stipend, and medical insurance — not tuition-only.
Only the Master in Global Public Policy and Ph.D. in Global Public Policy programs at Fudan IGPP are offered under this scholarship.

Documents required

Valid Regular Passport photocopy (Personal Information Page)
Personal photo
Diploma & Degree Certificate (Bachelor and beyond)
Transcripts (Undergraduate and beyond)
References — two letters from professors or associate professors
CV
Personal Statement (ideally 1000 words for the Master's program; 3000 words for the Ph.D. program)
Proof of English Language Proficiency (IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL 90 / Duolingo 110 / PTE Academic 110)
Foreigner Physical Examination Form (compulsory for scholarship applicants)
Proof of No Criminal Record in Chinese or English

Full details

Universities: Fudan University (Institute for Global Public Policy)
Intake: Fall 2024 (September)
Eligible nationalities: Citizens of Belt and Road countries only
Language: IELTS overall 6.5, or TOEFL 90, or Duolingo English Test 110, or PTE Academic 110
Standardized tests: Not required
Funding covers: tuition · accommodation · stipend · medical insurance
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: Admission, then scholarship
Timeline notes: Dates are from the most recent documented cycle on the Fudan IGPP admission notice (posted 2024-04-24): applicants must upload the scholarship application form before May 5th, 2024, with study starting September 2024. As of 2026-06 the IGPP page had not been updated with a newer Silk Road cycle; verify the current deadline directly with the IGPP Admissions Office before applying.

Sources & provenance

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