China is a popular destination for international students due to its extensive scholarship programs, including the Chinese Government Scholarship and various Local Government Scholarships.
The Chinese Government Scholarship alone is available in more than 279 universities across China. With over 3,000 universities and colleges in the country, here are some of the most popular scholarships for international students for the 2024-25 intake.
List of BS, MS, and PhD Scholarships in China for 2024-25
Overview of the Scholarship
Host Country: China
Degree Levels: BS, MS, PhD
Financial Benefits: Fully Funded
IELTS not needed (optional)
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1. Schwarzman Scholarship in China
The Schwarzman Scholarship is a prestigious, fully funded one-year master’s program at Tsinghua University. Known for its excellence, this scholarship is highly competitive.
- Program Begins: August 2025
- Deadline: September 12, 2024 (for USA and Global applicants)
- Link: Schwarzman Scholarshiphttps://www.schwarzmanscholars.org/admissions/
2. Tianjin University Scholarship by Tianjin Government
The Tianjin Government Scholarship offers financial support for Master’s and PhD programs at Tianjin University, covering tuition fees, living expenses, and medical insurance.
3. North China Electric Power University CSC Scholarship
International students can apply for Master’s and PhD programs at North China Electric Power University under the CSC Scholarship. The application deadline is May 30, 2024.
4. Hebei University China Scholarship
Hebei University offers the CSC Scholarship for Master’s and PhD programs, providing full financial support to international students.
5. Jiangsu University Presidential Scholarship
In collaboration with the Jiangsu Provincial Government, Jiangsu University offers the Presidential Scholarship for Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD programs.
6. Central South University Scholarship
Applications are open for the Central South University Scholarship, which supports Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD programs for international students.
7. Chinese Government Scholarship Program
One of the largest scholarship programs, the Chinese Government Scholarship is accepted by over 279 universities. It covers Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD programs.
8. Shanghai Government Scholarship Program
The Shanghai Government Scholarship (SGS) is a fully funded program available for Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD students across 31 universities.
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9. Local Government Scholarships in China
Each province in China offers its own scholarship programs for universities within their jurisdiction. Notable local government scholarships include:
Beijing Government Scholarship at China University of Petroleum (Beijing)
Shanghai Government Scholarship at East China Normal University
Jasmine Jiangsu Government Scholarship at Nanjing Agricultural University
Nanjing Municipal Government Scholarship at Nanjing Agricultural University
Jinan Sister City Scholarship at Shandong University
Belt & Road Scholarship at Xi’an Jiaotong University (XJTU) – Xi’an City Government
Liaoning Government Scholarship at Dalian University of Technology
Yunnan Government Scholarship at Kunming Medical University
Chongqing Municipal Government Mayor Scholarship at Chongqing University
Zhejiang Provincial Government Scholarship at Zhejiang Normal University
Dalian Government Scholarship at Dalian Maritime University
Chongqing Municipal Government Mayor Scholarship at Chongqing Normal University
Heilongjiang Provincial Government Scholarship at Harbin Normal University
Beijing Government Scholarship at Beijing Technology and Business University
Yunnan Provincial Government Scholarship at Yunnan Minzu University
Chongqing Municipal Government Scholarship at CQUPT
Zhejiang Government Scholarship at Ningbo University
Ningbo Government Scholarship at Ningbo University
Nanjing Government Scholarship at China Pharmaceutical University
Fujian Provincial Government Scholarships at Xiamen University
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