Real Programs · Live Data
Scholarships
in China
Live scholarship programs from universities across China — sourced directly from CUCAS. Many are fully funded. Dr. Abshir will tell you which ones you actually qualify for.
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Full Scholarship
Tuition · Accommodation · Living Allowance covered
Tuition + Accommodation
Tuition & Accommodation covered · Living: own cost
Partial Scholarship
Tuition reduction 25–75% · Widely available, less competitive
Category 1 of 5
Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC)
Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC)
The Chinese Government Scholarship, administered by the China Scholarship Council (CSC), is the most prestigious and generous scholarship available to international students. It aims to promote cultural exchange and support international students in pursuing academic study in China. Available for non-degree language programs, bachelor's, master's, and PhD programs.
11 Sub-Programs
1. Bilateral Program
Apply through your home country's dispatch authority. Available for all degree levels.
View Scholarships →2. Chinese University Program
Apply directly to Chinese universities. Master's and PhD only.
View Scholarships →3. ASEAN Program
For students from Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam.
View Scholarships →4. Great Wall Program
Apply through your country's National Commission for UNESCO.
View Scholarships →9. Marine Program
For students from coastal/island countries of South China Sea, Indian Ocean, Pacific, or African/American developing countries.
View Scholarships →10. MOFCOM Program
For master's/PhD in government, trade, foreign affairs, agriculture, tech, education, culture, or health.
View Scholarships →11. Chinese Trade Unions Silk Road
For 'Belt and Road' countries, Chinese language programs only.
View Scholarships →Coverage Standard
Full scholarship includes
Monthly stipend by level
Partial scholarship covers one or more of the above items but not all.
FAQs
Is it easy to get a CSC scholarship?
Scholarships reward excellent students — with strong academics and a correct process, your chances improve. But it is genuinely competitive.
Do I have to pay fees?
You can apply yourself (university application fee only). Agencies charge for their service, not the scholarship itself. No one can guarantee an award.
Can I reapply if I've had a CSC scholarship before?
Yes — but you cannot hold two government scholarships simultaneously.
Category 2 of 5
Local Government Scholarship
Local Government Scholarship
Local government scholarships are administered by provincial and municipal governments across China. While listed alongside CSC scholarships on CUCAS, the application procedure, coverage amounts, and award processes differ significantly. These are an excellent option for students targeting a specific city or province.
20 Notable Local Scholarships
Beijing Municipal Scholarship
Highly competitive. For students at Beijing universities. Covers tuition and accommodation; stipend varies by university.
View Scholarships →Shanghai Municipal Scholarship
Highly competitive. For students at Shanghai universities. Full or partial coverage depending on program and university.
View Scholarships →Jasmine Jiangsu Scholarship
Highly competitive. Full coverage: tuition + accommodation + medical insurance + ¥1,500/month stipend.
View Scholarships →Zhejiang Provincial Scholarship
Highly competitive. Tuition + accommodation + living allowance for top-scoring applicants.
View Scholarships →Guangdong Outstanding International Students
Highly competitive. For students at Guangdong universities — tuition and stipend support.
View Scholarships →Nanjing Municipal Scholarship
For students enrolled in Nanjing universities. Partial to full tuition, depending on university.
View Scholarships →Fujian Provincial Scholarship
Provincial award for Fujian-based universities. Covers partial tuition; widely available.
View Scholarships →Jinan Sister City Scholarship
City-level award for students in Jinan. Covers partial tuition and accommodation.
View Scholarships →Yunnan Government Scholarship
For students at Yunnan universities. Tuition coverage; strong options for border-region programs.
View Scholarships →Chongqing Mayor Scholarship
Municipal award for Chongqing universities. Partial to full tuition depending on program.
View Scholarships →Qingdao City Scholarship
For students at Qingdao universities. Partial tuition; strong for business and trade programs.
View Scholarships →Dalian Municipal Scholarship
For students in Dalian. Partial to full tuition; well-suited for engineering and maritime programs.
View Scholarships →Liaoning Provincial Scholarship
Provincial award for Liaoning universities. Covers partial tuition and some accommodation.
View Scholarships →Henan Provincial Scholarship
For students at Henan universities. Partial tuition; growing availability since 2019.
View Scholarships →Heilongjiang Provincial Scholarship
Partial tuition for Heilongjiang-based programs; strong for Russian language and border trade fields.
View Scholarships →Yunnan Provincial Scholarship
Separate from the Yunnan Government award. Partial tuition for specific program categories.
View Scholarships →Ningbo Municipal Scholarship
City-level award for Ningbo-based programs. Partial tuition; coastal city setting.
View Scholarships →Ningxia Scholarship
Provincial award with a focus on Arabic language and Islamic studies programs.
View Scholarships →Silk Road of Gansu Province
Belt and Road focused. Partial tuition for students from participating countries.
View Scholarships →Guizhou Provincial Scholarship
For students at Guizhou universities. Partial tuition; strong for STEM and agriculture programs.
View Scholarships →Coverage Standard
Full scholarship includes (e.g., Jasmine Jiangsu)
Coverage tiers
Amounts are lower than CSC national rates and vary by province.
FAQs
Is it easier to get a local government scholarship than CSC?
No scholarship is easy. Strong academics and correct procedure are still required. Local scholarships can be slightly less competitive depending on the province.
Can I apply for CSC and a local government scholarship at the same time?
No — you should not apply for different government scholarship types simultaneously.
Category 3 of 5
University Scholarship
University Scholarship
Over 1,000 universities in China offer their own scholarship programs — including many that are NOT on the government scholarship list. University scholarships are generally more flexible, faster to process, and easier to apply for than government awards. They're an excellent option for students who want more choice in their university or field.
20 Notable University Scholarships
Tianjin University
China's first modern university. Full scholarship available for engineering, architecture, chemical technology, and management programs.
View Scholarships →China University of Petroleum (Beijing)
Full scholarship: tuition + accommodation + living allowance. Strong for engineering and energy programs.
View Scholarships →University of Science and Technology Beijing
Tuition + accommodation + allowance for Master's and PhD. One of Beijing's leading STEM universities.
View Scholarships →Jiangnan University
Tuition + accommodation covered. Strong for food science, textiles, and design programs.
View Scholarships →Zhengzhou University
Full scholarship option available. Central China location; competitive in medicine and engineering.
View Scholarships →Northwestern Polytechnical University
Full scholarship option. Top-ranked for aerospace, marine, and military technology programs.
View Scholarships →Qingdao University
Strong scholarship with coastal city lifestyle. Good for business, language, and education programs.
View Scholarships →Chongqing Medical University
Excellent for MBBS (English medium). Scholarship covers tuition and accommodation.
View Scholarships →Harbin Institute of Technology
Top 10 university in China. Strong scholarship awards for engineering and computer science.
View Scholarships →Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics
Full scholarship option. Specialist in aviation, aerospace, and mechanical engineering.
View Scholarships →Ningbo University
Competitive scholarship in a coastal city. Good for marine science and international trade.
View Scholarships →East China University of Science and Technology
Competitive award for chemical engineering, materials science, and pharmacy.
View Scholarships →Guangdong University of Foreign Studies
Language-focused institution. Strong scholarship for translation, linguistics, and international business.
View Scholarships →Jiangsu University
Multiple award levels available. Strong for agricultural engineering, medicine, and management.
View Scholarships →Nanchang University
Accessible scholarship with a broad program selection. Good entry point for competitive fields.
View Scholarships →Beijing Film Academy
Arts and film focus. Scholarship available for directing, cinematography, and media programs.
View Scholarships →China Pharmaceutical University
Top pharmacy institution in China. Full and partial scholarship for medicine and pharmacy programs.
View Scholarships →Dongbei University of Finance and Economics
Business focus. Scholarship covers tuition; strong for economics, finance, and accounting.
View Scholarships →Changchun University of Science and Technology
MBA and engineering scholarship available. Located in northeast China, affordable cost of living.
View Scholarships →Zhejiang A&F University
Chinese language and agriculture programs in Hangzhou. Partial scholarship; beautiful campus setting.
View Scholarships →Southwest University
Broad program selection. Partial to full scholarship; strong for biology, agriculture, and education.
View Scholarships →Coverage Standard
Full scholarship includes
Monthly stipend by level
Amounts vary by university and are slightly lower than CSC national rates. Partial scholarship covers tuition only.
FAQs
Can I apply for both a government and a university scholarship at the same university?
No — you cannot hold both at the same institution simultaneously.
Will there be interviews?
Some universities conduct online interviews or written tests. A few require you to come to China to test in person.
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Enterprise Scholarship
Enterprise Scholarship
Enterprise scholarships are funded by companies that cooperate with specific universities. They aim to support excellent international students while building the company's brand and relationships with China's academic community. Coverage and amounts vary widely — some are very generous.
10 Known Enterprise Scholarships
Asian Future Leaders Scholarship — Zhejiang University
Funded by Bai Xian Asia Institute. ¥6,000/month stipend + full tuition + accommodation. Master's level. Extremely competitive and prestigious.
View Scholarships →Higher Education Town Scholarship — Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
Enterprise-backed award for international students in Suzhou. Tuition reduction and campus support included.
View Scholarships →China Development Bank Scholarship — Fudan University
CDB-funded award for Bachelor's students. Covers tuition; strong for economics, law, and international relations.
View Scholarships →CDB Outstanding Student Scholarship — Shandong University
China Development Bank award for Bachelor's programs. Covers tuition; strong for business and engineering fields.
View Scholarships →Qingrui Scholarship — Harbin Institute of Technology
Enterprise award for Bachelor's students. Tuition coverage; strong for aerospace, computing, and engineering programs.
View Scholarships →A&W Scholarship — Jiangsu University
Company-funded award for Bachelor's students. Tuition support; suited for agriculture, engineering, and applied sciences.
View Scholarships →Farad Scholarship — Hunan University
Enterprise-backed partial scholarship. Tuition reduction for international students in engineering and management.
View Scholarships →Enterprise Scholarship for Foreign Students — Leshan Normal University
Local enterprise award for international students. Tuition and partial accommodation support.
View Scholarships →APFNet Scholarship — Beijing Forestry University
Funded by the Asia-Pacific Network for Sustainable Forest Management. Full support for Master's in forestry and environmental sciences.
View Scholarships →CDB Outstanding Student Scholarship — Peking University
China Development Bank award at one of China's top universities. Full tuition for Bachelor's programs; highly competitive.
View Scholarships →Coverage Standard
Full scholarship includes
Notable stipend examples
Coverage and amounts vary widely by sponsoring company and university agreement.
FAQs
Are there extra advantages beyond financial support?
Enterprise scholarships often include job opportunities or internship connections with the sponsoring company.
Can I work in China on a student visa?
Only internships included in your program. You cannot independently work in China on a student visa.
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Scholarship for Enrolled Students
Scholarship for Enrolled Students
If you didn't receive a scholarship before arrival, don't worry — most Chinese universities award scholarships to currently enrolled students based on their academic performance. These are performance-based partial awards, available annually. You apply after you've started your program.
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Key Facts
FAQs
Can I get this scholarship every year?
Annual evaluation applies — only students with consistently good academic results renew the award.
Can an agency help me apply?
No — since you're already enrolled, the award is based on your current performance. The university evaluates you directly.
Disclaimer: Scholarship data on this page is sourced from CUCAS (China's University and College Admission System) and is subject to change without notice. Tuition amounts, coverage terms, and availability may vary by academic year. Students are advised to verify all scholarship details directly with the respective university before submitting an application. Abshir China is not responsible for inaccuracies or changes made by the university or CUCAS after publication.
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