Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC)
Most prestigious and competitive. Submitted via CSC and your chosen university.
Coverage
Full tuition + monthly stipend + accommodation + insurance
Level
Bachelor's · Master's · PhD
Deadline
Jan – Apr 2026
Scholarships covering tuition, housing and a monthly stipend.
China funds more international scholarships than any other country in Asia. We've placed hundreds of students on fully funded packages — here are the ones we actively apply to.
Confucius Institute Scholarship
Ideal for students focusing on Mandarin or Chinese culture studies.
Coverage
Full tuition + stipend
Level
Chinese language · Teaching Chinese
Deadline
Mar – May 2026
Provincial Government Scholarships
Beijing, Shanghai, Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Guangdong run their own funding schemes.
Coverage
Partial to full tuition
Level
All levels
Deadline
Varies by province
University Scholarships
Awarded directly by universities. We know each institution's selection criteria.
Coverage
Partial to full tuition + housing
Level
All levels
Deadline
Rolling intake
Belt & Road Scholarship
For citizens of Belt & Road partner countries.
Coverage
Full tuition + stipend
Level
Master's · PhD
Deadline
Mar – May 2026
Schwarzman Scholars
Global leadership program — highly selective.
Coverage
Fully funded one-year Master's at Tsinghua
Level
Master's
Deadline
Sep 2026