Scholarships in China

Explore 4 financial aid opportunities, grants, and scholarships available for international students planning to study in China.

Shanghai Government Scholarship (SGS)

Full (Type A) / Partial (Type B)
Value: Full Tuition + Monthly Stipend (¥3,000/month for Type A)
Deadline: Varies by University (Jan - April)

Offered by the Shanghai Municipal Education Commission for international students enrolled at universities in Shanghai.

Confucius Institute Scholarship (CIS)

Fully Funded Language Study
Value: Full Tuition + Living Allowance (¥2,500/month)
Deadline: May 15 (Annual)

Scholarship for international students studying Chinese Language, Literature, or Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages (TCSOL).

Yenching Academy Fellowship (Peking University)

Elite Fully Funded Fellowship
Value: Full Tuition + Housing Stipend + Travel
Deadline: December 01 (Annual)

Fully funded Master's fellowship at Peking University providing full tuition, housing stipend, travel allowance, and field research funding.

Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC - Type A & B)

Fully Funded
Value: Full Tuition + Dorm + Stipend (up to ¥3,500/month)
Deadline: Varies (January - April)

Full scholarship funded by the Ministry of Education of China covering 100% tuition, free on-campus dorm accommodation, medical insurance, plus a monthly living allowance.