Provincial & City Government Scholarships
Many Chinese provinces and cities offer their own government scholarships to attract international students: for example the Beijing Government Scholarship, Shanghai Government Scholarship, Jiangsu Jasmine Scholarship, Zhejiang Government Scholarship, Guangdong Government Scholarship, and city scholarships in Hangzhou, Ningbo, and Yiwu. These range from partial to full tuition awards and are applied for through your host university.
Level
Bachelor's, Master's, PhD (varies)
Coverage
Partial-to-full tuition awards (varies by region)
Who it's for
International students at universities in the region
Deadline window
Varies by province/city (spring)
What it covers
- Partial to full tuition (varies by scheme)
- Some include an accommodation or living allowance
- A few offer a monthly stipend for top applicants
Who is eligible
- Non-Chinese citizen admitted to a university in that province/city
- Meet the specific academic requirements of the scheme
- Not already holding an incompatible scholarship (see notes)
How to apply
- 1Apply for admission to a university in the target province or city.
- 2Ask the international students office which government scholarships you qualify for.
- 3Submit the regional scholarship application through the university.
General rules for provincial & city scholarships
- Provincial scholarships are applied for THROUGH the host university: there is no separate national portal.
- Deadlines usually align with the university's own admission deadlines, roughly 6–9 months before the September intake.
- Reviews are typically rolling and favour early, complete applications.
- They cannot be combined with the CSC (Chinese Government Scholarship), but can often be combined with a university's own scholarships.
Verified provincial & city scholarships
Beijing Government Scholarship (BGS)
- Award value:
- CNY 10,000–40,000 per year for degree students at Beijing universities
- Coverage:
- Three categories. A: tuition + accommodation + living + medical insurance; B: tuition + accommodation + insurance; C: tuition + insurance. Priority for science, engineering, and technology programs.
- How to apply:
- Apply through the Beijing university's international students office alongside your admission application.
Last verified: July 2026: amounts change yearly, confirm on the university's admission notice.
Shanghai Government Scholarship
- Award value:
- CNY 20,000–60,000 per year, by program level
- Coverage:
- Covers tuition and living costs. Available at Shanghai universities including Fudan, Shanghai Jiao Tong, and Tongji.
- How to apply:
- Apply through the host Shanghai university (no separate portal).
Last verified: July 2026: amounts change yearly, confirm on the university's admission notice.
Jiangsu Jasmine Scholarship
- Award value:
- Full version: tuition + accommodation + insurance + CNY 1,500/month living allowance
- Coverage:
- For students studying in Jiangsu (Nanjing, Suzhou, Wuxi, and other Jiangsu cities). An extra Chinese-language training allowance is available for eligible applicants.
- How to apply:
- Apply through the Jiangsu host university's international students office.
Last verified: July 2026: amounts change yearly, confirm on the university's admission notice.
Good to know
- • Provincial/city scholarships can often be combined with university scholarships, but NOT with the CSC (Chinese Government Scholarship).
Universities offering this scholarship
Derived from each university's province and program mix: always confirm on the university's international admissions page.
Beijing Government Scholarship (BGS)(43)
Tsinghua University
Beijing, Beijing
Peking University
Beijing, Beijing
Beihang University
Beijing, Beijing
Beijing Film Academy
Beijing, Beijing
Beijing Foreign Studies University
Beijing, Beijing
Beijing Forestry University
Beijing, Beijing
Beijing Institute of Technology
Beijing, Beijing
Beijing International Studies University
Beijing, Beijing
Beijing Jiaotong University
Beijing, Beijing
Beijing Language and Culture University
Beijing, Beijing
Beijing Normal University
Beijing, Beijing
Beijing Sport University
Beijing, Beijing
Beijing Technology and Business University
Beijing, Beijing
Beijing University of Chemical Technology
Beijing, Beijing
Beijing University of Chinese Medicine
Beijing, Beijing
Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications
Beijing, Beijing
Beijing University of Technology
Beijing, Beijing
Capital Institute of Physical Education
Beijing, Beijing
Capital Medical University
Beijing, Beijing
Capital Normal University
Beijing, Beijing
Capital University of Economics and Business
Beijing, Beijing
Central Academy of Fine Arts
Beijing, Beijing
Central Conservatory of Music
Beijing, Beijing
Central University of Finance and Economics
Beijing, Beijing
China Agricultural University
Beijing, Beijing
China Conservatory of Music
Beijing, Beijing
China Foreign Affairs University
Beijing, Beijing
China University of Geosciences (Beijing)
Beijing, Beijing
China University of Petroleum (Beijing)
Beijing, Beijing
China University of Political Science and Law
Beijing, Beijing
China Youth University of Political Studies
Beijing, Beijing
Communication University of China
Beijing, Beijing
East China University of Political Science and Law
Beijing, Beijing
Graduate School of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences
Beijing, Beijing
Minzu University of China
Beijing, Beijing
North China Electric Power University
Beijing, Beijing
Renmin University of China
Beijing, Beijing
Shanghai University of International Business and Economics
Beijing, Beijing
South China Agricultural University
Beijing, Beijing
The Central Academy of Drama
Beijing, Beijing
University of Chinese Academy of Sciences
Beijing, Beijing
University of International Business and Economics
Beijing, Beijing
University of Science and Technology Beijing
Beijing, Beijing
Shanghai Government Scholarship(17)
Fudan University
Shanghai, Shanghai
Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Shanghai, Shanghai
Tongji University
Shanghai, Shanghai
Donghua University
Shanghai, Shanghai
East China Normal University
Shanghai, Shanghai
East China University of Science and Technology
Shanghai, Shanghai
Shanghai Conservatory of Music
Shanghai, Shanghai
Shanghai International Studies University
Shanghai, Shanghai
Shanghai Maritime University
Shanghai, Shanghai
Shanghai Normal University
Shanghai, Shanghai
Shanghai Ocean University
Shanghai, Shanghai
Shanghai University
Shanghai, Shanghai
Shanghai University of Finance and Economics
Shanghai, Shanghai
Shanghai University of Political Science and Law
Shanghai, Shanghai
Shanghai University of Sport
Shanghai, Shanghai
Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Shanghai, Shanghai
University of Shanghai for Science and Technology
Shanghai, Shanghai
Jiangsu Jasmine Scholarship(17)
Nanjing University
Nanjing, Jiangsu
China Pharmaceutical University
Nanjing, Jiangsu
China University of Mining and Technology
Xuzhou, Jiangsu
Hohai University
Nanjing, Jiangsu
Jiangnan University
Wuxi, Jiangsu
Jiangsu University
Zhenjiang, Jiangsu
Jiangsu University of Science and Technology
Zhenjiang, Jiangsu
Nanjing Agricultural University
Nanjing, Jiangsu
Nanjing Normal University
Nanjing, Jiangsu
Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics
Nanjing, Jiangsu
Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine
Nanjing, Jiangsu
Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology
Nanjing, Jiangsu
Nanjing University of Science and Technology
Nanjing, Jiangsu
Nanjing University of the Arts
Nanjing, Jiangsu
Soochow University
Suzhou, Jiangsu
Southeast University
Nanjing, Jiangsu
Yangzhou University
Yangzhou, Jiangsu
Other scholarships
FAQ
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.