Scholarships in China
Scholarships for studying in China
Compare CSC, provincial, university, and other scholarship programs for international students. Open each guide for coverage, requirements, and the relevant official sources.
Compare at a glance
| Scholarship | Level | Coverage | Who it's for | Deadline window |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSC / CGS | Bachelor's, Master's, PhD | Full tuition, accommodation, monthly stipend, medical insurance | International students of all nationalities | Typically September – March (official guidance); each route and university sets its own dates |
| Silk Road | Bachelor's, Master's, PhD | Same full coverage as the Chinese Government Scholarship | Students from Belt & Road Initiative countries | Aligns with CSC (typically September – March; check the host notice) |
| MOFCOM | Master's, PhD | Tuition, accommodation, stipend, insurance and other notice-specific benefits | Working professionals from developing countries | Typically spring (varies by embassy) |
| Chinese Language Teachers | Bachelor's, Master's, PhD (Chinese language & teaching) | Full tuition, accommodation, stipend, insurance | Students of Chinese language, Sinology & teaching Chinese | Varies by program and intake via the chinese.cn scholarship platform |
| ANSO | Master's, PhD | Tuition, stipend, application-fee waiver, travel and visa allowances | Young international researchers in science & technology | Around the end of January |
| Provincial / City | Bachelor's, Master's, PhD (varies) | Partial-to-full tuition awards (varies by region) | International students at universities in the region | Varies by province/city (spring) |
| University | Bachelor's, Master's, PhD | Tuition scholarships & fee waivers (amounts vary) | Applicants to a specific host university | During university admission (varies) |
Frequently asked
Can I apply for several scholarships at once?
Only where the current notices allow it. Check submission limits, simultaneous-application rules, nomination conflicts, and which award must be declined before registration. Permission to apply does not establish permission to hold two awards.