Applications are now open for the Chinese Government Scholarships 2026 for International Students under the Chinese University Program. This opportunity is available to outstanding international students who wish to pursue their studies in China for the upcoming academic session.
The program is funded by the Chinese Government and was established by the Ministry of Education (MOE) to support Chinese universities in recruiting exceptional full-time master’s and doctoral international students for graduate studies in China.
SUMMARY:
- Scholarship Sponsor(s): Chinese Government
- Scholarship to be taken at: Chinese Universities
- Scholarship Type: Fully Funded Scholarship
- Number of Awards: Several
- Study Level: Masters and PhD students
- Nationality: international students
Also Check: Romania Ministry of Foreign Affairs Scholarship for International Students
Chinese Government Scholarships 2026-2027 | DETAILS
The Chinese University Program offers a fully funded scholarship covering tuition waiver, accommodation, stipend and comprehensive medical insurance and can be taken in any university/higher institution of learning in China.
Foreign students will also be eligible to join entrepreneurial startups in Beijing’s high-tech hub, the Zhongguancun National Demonstration Zone, and apply for permanent residence, according to a new policy announced on Wednesday by the Ministry of Public Security.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for these Chinese Government Scholarships 2026, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Applicants must be non-Chinese indigenes and mentally and physically sound to proceed with a postgraduate studies.
- Applicants for the must not be a registered student in a Chinese university as at the time of application; or be a graduate of Chinese university for more than one year.
- Applicants for master’s degree program must have obtained a bachelor’s certificate or its equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in China and must be under 35 years of age by 1st September, of the referenced year.
- Doctoral studies applicants must have obtained a master’s degree (equivalent to master’s degree in China) and must be below the age of 40 by September 1st.
- Applicants are to note that the Master’s Degree program will take 2-3 academic years to complete while the Doctoral Degree Programs will take 3-4 years to complete.
- Meet other eligibility conditions as set by universities for admission purposes.
Scholarship Benefits
This scholarship offers a full funded opportunity covering;
- Tuition waiver
- accommodation
- medical insurance
- Monthly stipend for master’s and doctoral students
- entrepreneurial startups opportunity
- beneficiaries can also apply for permanent residence
Application Procedure
How-to-Apply: Interested applicants for the Chinese Government Scholarships can apply online as follows;
- You are required to refer to your choice Chinese university for specific instructions on how to apply and deadlines.
- Then you can fill and submit the online application form for the Chinese Government scholarship at the official scholarship application page
Application Deadline: Varies (Dependent on Schools)