Scholarships to study in China

Scholarships in China

Fully funded ways to study in China

The CSC scholarship is the flagship, but it isn't the only path. Compare the major scholarship programs for international students below, then open any card for a full guide.

Compare at a glance

ScholarshipLevelCoverageWho it's forDeadline window
CSC / CGSBachelor's, Master's, PhDFull tuition, accommodation, monthly stipend, medical insuranceInternational students of all nationalitiesDecember – April (varies by route & university)
Silk RoadBachelor's, Master's, PhDSame full coverage as the Chinese Government ScholarshipStudents from Belt & Road Initiative countriesAligns with CSC (roughly December – April)
MOFCOMMaster's, PhDFull tuition, accommodation, stipend, insurance (CNY 36k–42k/yr value)Working professionals from developing countriesTypically spring (varies by embassy)
Chinese Language TeachersCertificate, Bachelor's, Master's, PhD (Chinese language & teaching)Full tuition, accommodation, stipend, insuranceStudents of Chinese language, Sinology & teaching ChineseRolling / spring intakes via cis.chinese.cn
ANSOMaster's, PhDTuition, stipend (CNY 3,000–7,000/month), accommodation supportYoung international researchers in science & technologyAround the end of January
Provincial / CityBachelor's, Master's, PhD (varies)Partial-to-full tuition awards (varies by region)International students at universities in the regionVaries by province/city (spring)
UniversityBachelor's, Master's, PhDTuition scholarships & fee waivers (amounts vary)Applicants to a specific host universityDuring university admission (varies)

Frequently asked

Can I apply for several scholarships at once?

Yes: you can generally apply for several different programs at once to maximise your chances. However, you cannot hold the CSC (Chinese Government Scholarship) together with provincial or city government scholarships at the same time. Always check each program's rules, as some awards cannot be combined.