Scholarships in China for International Students
Explore Chinese Government, university and provincial scholarship opportunities based on your academic background, study level, preferred major and language ability.
Chinese Government Scholarship
The Chinese Government Scholarship supports eligible international students studying at selected Chinese universities.
Depending on the specific program, the scholarship may cover:
Tuition waiver
University accommodation or accommodation subsidy
Monthly living allowance
Comprehensive medical insurance
A full scholarship typically covers tuition, accommodation or an accommodation subsidy, a living allowance, and medical insurance. Benefits are subject to the program and university announcement for that year. See Tsinghua University Scholarship Details.
University Scholarships
Many Chinese universities offer scholarships or tuition waivers for outstanding international applicants. These vary by institution and program and may be awarded at different stages of admission. Common types:
Full tuition waiver: covers tuition for the entire program.
Partial tuition waiver: covers a portion of tuition (commonly 25%, 50%, or 75%).
First-year scholarship: applies only to the first year’s tuition or is a one-time award.
Academic-performance renewal scholarships: renewed based on GPA or class ranking.
Accommodation subsidy: reduced-cost or free on-campus housing.
Living allowance (stipend): monthly stipend provided by some programs.
Application notes:
Some scholarships are granted automatically with admission; others require a separate application.
Required supporting documents may include recommendation letters, transcripts, research proposal, and award certificates.
Deadlines and eligibility differ by university, faculty, degree level (undergraduate/master’s/PhD), and sometimes by nationality.
Provincial and Municipal Scholarships
Provincial and city governments may offer scholarships to attract international students to universities in their regions.
Full or partial tuition
Fixed annual funding
Accommodation support
Living allowance
International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship
The International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship supports eligible candidates pursuing studies in Chinese language education and related programmes at participating institutions. Coverage varies by programme and may include:
Tuition fees
Accommodation
Living allowance
Medical insurance
Note: Do not refer to this award as the “Chinese Language Scholarship”; using that abbreviated term may mislead applicants from other language programmes into believing they qualify.