The scholarship is available for bachelor’s, master’s and P.h.D. programs. A fundamental prerequisite is to be a citizen of a country other than China and be in good health. Shanghai University of Finance and Economics lead worldwide famous finance and economics research university.
Why Shanghai University of Finance and Economics?
Shanghai University of business-college, finance and economics, with global vision, strives to develop business-talents, make innovation business-research, direct business-leaders, and develop business-civilization.
Brief introduction:
University or organization: Shanghai University of Finance and Economics, School of International cultural exchange
Scholarships to study in China – famous scholarship programs. Exist plenty of other ways to receive quota except the Chinese Government or Provincial scholarships. In that article, we will discuss other programs, which will help you to get an award for studying in China.
If you want to learn more about scholarships, follow the links below:
Do you have any questions? Feel free to contact our consultants or leave your questions in the comments.
Scholarships of Silk Road program – One Belt One Road
Type of Scholarship
One Belt One Road
Application Deadline
31st March
Budget of Scholarship
20000-30000 RMB/year, without stipend
Students from other countries, who want to study bachelor’s, master’s or P.h.D. degrees, can also apply for the “One Belt One Road” scholarship. Students from South of Asia, Africa and Europe, which governments located on the old Slik Road only, can enroll for that scholarship.
University of Chinese Academy of Sciences
“One Belt One Road” scholarship works in collaboration with the China Academy of Science (CAS) and provides quotas for studying in China.
It provides funding opportunities for about 120 students for counties, located along Silk Road and 21st Century Maritime Silk Road (Belt and Road). With the aid of that scholarship, students can receive master’s degree in the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences.
What covers the given quota?
Tuition fee in UCAS
Monthly stipend, accommodation, transportation fees, health insurance and other fees(certificate: 4.000RMB/month)
Duration
The funding for scholarship – 3 years or less (without the extension):
Maximum 1 year for studying the Chinese language on faundation programs in UCAS, including 4 months of the Chinese language and culture;
Practical study and completion of graduation piece in colleges of UCAS or CAS.
General requirements
Nationality: countries of Belt and Road, except China;
Good in health, age at least 30 years;
Have a bachelor’s degree;
Excellent academic performance, interested in scientific researches and good personal qualities;
Be approved by receiving leader and department of UCAS/CAS institute;
Have a great knowledge of English or the Chinese language.
Candidates should provide the results of TOEFL or IELTS. TOEFL scores: 90 or higher, IELTS scores: at least 6,5. No need for TOEFL or IELTS if:
English is your native language;
Main courses of bachelor’s degree were in English/Chinese language;
Sichuan University provides the Silk Road Scholarship “One Belt One Road” for bachelor’s, master’s and P.h.D. degrees. Students from countries, located along Silk Road and 21st Century Maritime Silk Road (Belt and Road).
Студенты, получившие стипендию «One Belt, One Road», получат следующие преимущества:
Students on the “One Belt, One Road” Scholarship will receive the next privileges:
Degree
Budget
Stipend
Accommodation
Bachelor’s
20.000 RMB / year
Without stipend
Unpaid
Master’s
Full
3000 RMB
Paid
P.h.D.
Full
3500 RMB
Paid
Jasmine Jiangsu Government Scholarship
The Jiangsu Provincial Government provides – “Jasmine Jiangsu Government Scholarship” for foreign students. The main goals:
Contribute to the development of higher education of international students in the province Jiangsu;
Highlight the brand of “Studying in Jiangsu”;
Make this province one of the most suitable for overseas students.
Type of Scholarship
Jasmine Scholarship
Application deadline
15th April
Budget of Scholarship
40000 RMB/year
This scholarship is provided for the excellent foreign students, who are going to study in the best universities and colleges in Jiangsu province.
Requirenmnets
The candidate should not be a Chinese citizen with good health.
Level of ended education and age limit:
The candidates who want to study in a college or on the Bachelor’s program should have a diploma from High School with good marks and age under 30 years.
In the Master’s program should have a finished Bachelor’s degree and age under 35 years.
In the P.h.D. program should have a finished Mater’s degree and age under 40 years.
Students should respect the laws of China and meet the requirements to enter universities or colleges.
The candidates should have good academic performance.
The candidates can not apply for scholarships in case they have other quotas supported by the Chinese Government or Chinese companies.
Full Scholarship
Fees: tuition, registration, laboratory experiments, internships and basic studying materials.
The student should pay for extra expenses for laboratory experiments and studying materials
The cost of the books and other studying materials except basics should be covered by the student.
Free accommodation in the dormitory on campus or living allowance at the rate of 10.000 yuans per year.
Monthly stipend is 1.500 yuans
Scholarship recipients, who have registered before the 15th of the registration month (15th is included), will receive a full stipend and living allowance in that month. Otherwise, they will receive only half of a stipend and living allowance.
Comprehensive health insurance system for all international students studying in China
Partial Scholarship
Bachelor students
20 000 RMB/year
Master students
30 000 RMB/year
The student without any program/exchange program
2000 RMB/mon.
Application procedure
To apply for the Jasmine Jiangsu Government Scholarship you can contact our consultants. They will explain application procedure in details. Or leave your question in comments below.
List of documents
Check full information about documents for the scholarship with our consultants.
Note: documents will not be returned regardless of results of the application.
Siemens Scholarship
Only Tsinghua University provides Siemens scholarship. This scholarship is full and was awarded by Siemens Ltd. of China. The main goal is to support excellent global students to pursue Ph.D. degrees, engineering degrees, Computer Science and Technology Department, Academy of Arts and Design, and many other faculties and schools of Tsinghua University.
Type of Scholarship
Siemens Scholarship
Application deadline
1st March
Budget of Scholarship
160000 RMB/year
Students on Siemens Scholarship will partner with Siemens in 12 areas (features in Table 1), such as cybersecurity, the future of industrialization, robotics, and more to lead Ph.D. research. stage. Through study and practice at the fore of industrial technology development. Scholarship recipients will lay the foundation for the growth of innovative talent in the industry.
Are you an international student and looking for quotas to study in China? You can apply for Siemens Schina Scholarship in Tsinghua University. Fill out our form to applay for that scholarship or contact our consultants.
Tsinghua University occupies the first line among the best universities in China. It was founded in 1911. It is considered the leading educational institution of the People’s Republic of China, which is considered the first. The educational institution is in the elite league C9.
The institution is large, where more than 34,000 students study. According to statistics, every ninth student is a foreigner. For the benefit of university students 5000 highly qualified teachers work, some of whom came from abroad. The school year is divided into two parts.
On the territory of the university, there is a library for common use. The university is one of the most prestigious organizations of the Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU).
Requirenmnets
The candidate should not be a Chinese citizen with good health.
The candidates can not apply for scholarships in case they have other quotas supported by the Siemens
Application procedure
To applay for the Siemens Scholarship you can contact our consultants. They will explain application procedure in details. Or leave your question in comments below.
The quota will cover 160.000 yuans, includes 40.000 yuans/year as tuition fees, studying materials, health insurance and other expenses.
Conclusion
To sum up, we had reviewed many aspects of scholarships to study in China. We hope, that article was interesting and useful for you.
If you have any questions, please, contact our consultants or leave in comments.
Given topic in the Russain language, may be interesting for you.
Beijing Government Scholarship as well as the Shanghai Government Scholarship has its own features. In that article, we will describe all of them in detail.
If you are interested in receiving the Beijing Government Scholarship, please, contact our consultants.
Beijing Government Scholarship
Beijing Government Scholarship (BGS) was established municipal government with a goal to provide full or partial quotas for international students, who want to study in Beijing.
Its administrative office is the office of international cooperation and exchange of the Beijing municipal commission of education. Is responsible for the development, consideration, decision-making and everyday management of the distribution Beijing Government Scholarship.
Application
Foreign students who apply for that type of quota usually submit documents to Beijing universities before the end of February annually. Beijing Government Scholarship is one of the opportunities for students to study in China.
In order to get more acquainted with the application process to get the Beijing Government Scholarship, please, contact our consultants.
Types and period of the Beijing Government Scholarship
International applicants in China for bachelor’s, master’s degrees and post-doctoral: the period of scholarship should be less than four years.
The candidates for learning the Chinese language or advanced training in Chinese universities and faculties in the Beijing region: the period of quota should be less than one year.
Professors and international students for special education in Chinese universities and departments for studying the Chinese language in the Beijing region: the period of quota should be less than one year.
foreign students with language knowledge, excellent students and students with exchange-programs participating in international intercultural studying in Beijing: the period of quota should be less than one year.
What does Beijing Government Scholarship cover?
This type of scholarship is awarded by municipal government of Beijing to foreign students.
5.000 yuans/year for the student-exchange program
10.000 yuans/year for the Chinese Language program
30.000 yuans/year for the master’s degree program
20.000 yuans/year for the bachelor’s degree program
30.000 yuans/year for the P.h.D. program
Program
Scholarship
Student-exchange
5000 RMB/year
Chinese language
10000 RMB/year
Bachelor’s
20000 RMB/year
Master’s
30000 RMB/year
P.h.D.
40000 RMB/year
Requirements
Nationality: applicants should be a citizen of another country, except China
In good health
Bachelor’s: certificate of finished High Scholl with good academic performance, the age limit is under 30 years.
Master’s: bachelor’s degree, the age limit is under 35 years.
P.h.D.: master’s degree, the age limit is under 40 years.
General education program: bachelor’s degree, the age limit is under 50 years.
Long-term language courses: certificate of finished High-Scholl with good academic performance, the age limit is under 60 years.
The candidates meet the language requirements of higher education institutions.
The candidates can not apply for scholarships in case they have other quotas supported by the Chinese Government or Chinese companies.
Chinese Provincial Scholarship provides opportunities for international students to receive full scholarships, also as Government Scholarships. If you want to learn more about studying in China, follow the links below:
Do you want to get Chinese Provincial Scholarship? Feel free to contact our consultants.
Every year more and more foreign students want to study in China. So, the Chinese Government has developed many scholarships program, to help them continue their studies. One of the most programs is the Chinese Provincial Scholarship for international students.
Type of Scholarship
Chinese Provincial Scholarship
Application deadline
June
Budget of Scholarship
30000-40000 RMB/year
In this graph you can see in which parts of China international students study:
Local authorities of the Chinese provincials and cities provide quotas. That quotas should attract foreign students for studying in their universities.
Here we will introduce more information about Chinese Provincial Scholarships:
Province/City
Number of Students
Beijing
80,786
Shanghai
614
Jiangsu
45,778
Zhejiang
3,819
Liaoning
27,879
Tianjin
23,691
Guangdong
22,034
Hubei
21,371
Yunnan
19,311
Shandong
19,078
Guanxi
15,217
Sichuan
1,399
Heilongjiang
13,429
Shaanxi
12,919
Fujian
1,034
Steps for receiving the scholarship
1st: Decide in which province and university you want to study (you can submit an application on our website Study in Chinas).
2nd: Fill out the form for Chinese Provincial Scholarship on our website.
3rd: Prepare all necessary documents for the application. Note: different scholarship programs may have special document requirements.
4th: If you appealed to our services, keep in touch with consultants, to be informed about the status of your application.
Scholarships of Heilongjiang Province
Jiamusi University provides the Chinese Scholarship of Heilongjiang Province. Jiamusi University, founded in 1947 years, is a multidisciplinary university in China.
Why Jiamusi University
Jiamusi – core architecture university of the province with a high level of education. University is also universal with a wide range of categories and medical specialties.
Degree: bachelor’s, master’s and P.h.D.
The scholarship covers: registration fees, tuition, experiments, practical training, basic studying materials, accommodation, health insurance, except fare and living allowance.
Nationality: international (except China).
Who can apply?
Nationality: foreign students (except China)can apply for that scholarship.
Degree and program: sponsorship will be awarded for all programs in the chosen university.
Requirements:
– Bachelor’s: certificate of finished High Scholl with good academic performance, the age limit is under 25 years.
– Master’s: bachelor’s degree, the age limit is under 35 years.
– P.h.D.: master’s degree, the age limit is under 40 years.
Scholarship of Fujian Province
The government of Fujian province established a scholarship for international students starting from 2012. In order to strengthen exchange and cooperation in the sphere of education between Fujian and other countries. Quota covers for international students bachelor’s, master’s and P.h.D. programs with tuition fees and accommodation.
Who can apply?
Nationality: foreign students (except China)can apply for that scholarship in good health.
Duration of quota: 1 year.
Requirements:
– Bachelor’s: certificate of finished High Scholl with good academic performance, the age limit is under 30 years.
– Master’s: bachelor’s degree, the age limit is under 35 years.
– P.h.D.: master’s degree, the age limit is under 40 years.
University will choose the best candidates among students, who had received a quota, to continue for the next year. Selected candidates will forward to the Department of Education in Fujian province for final approval.
Recipients of the scholarship should register and pay all fees. Sometime in second-semester University will return all paid fees.
Scholarship of Hubei Province
Scholarship of the Hubei program in China is available for all nationalities except Chinese. Quota allows studying bachelor’s, master’s and P.h.D. programs in China.
Types of Scholarships:
Type
Scholarship
Bachelor’s
10.000 RMB/year
Master’s
15.000 RMB/year
P.h.D.
20.000 RMB/year
General
10.000 RMB/ year
Advanced
20.000 RMB / year
Who can apply?
Nationality: foreign students (except China)can apply for that scholarship in good health.
Duration of quota: 1 year.
Requirements:
– Bachelor’s: certificate of finished High Scholl with good academic performance, the age limit is under 25 years.
– Master’s: bachelor’s degree, the age limit is under 30 years.
– P.h.D.: master’s degree, the age limit is under 35 years.
Be nice, hard-working, with excellent academic performance and in good health.
Candidates for General Scholar: under 40 years.
Candidates for Advanced Scholar: average age 50 years and with master’s degree.
Chinese language knowledge depends on the type of chosen program.
Scholarship of Sichuan Province
Scholarship extends to higher education institutions of Sichuan province, where international students able to study. Such as universities, institutes, colleges, which had been approved by the Ministry of Education.
Duration:
Students will receive the scholarship while studying and if they are approved by the institution.
Scholarship:
Degree
Quota
Bachelor’s
20.000 RMB/year
Master’s
25.000 RMB/year
P.h.D.
30.000 RMB/year
College
15.000 RMB/year
Long-term
10.000 RMB/year
When to apply?
Application deadline every year from January to June.
You have a great opportunity to receive the Chinese Governmnet Scholarship. One of the most important choices in our lives is choosing a profession and educational institution. China attracts international students from all over the world with high quality of education, benefit and quotas.
Chinese Government Scholarship gives a chance to study for free in leading universities.
For today in China studying more than 450.000 foreign students from Europ, USA, India, Russia, CIS Countries, South-East Asia. Over the past 10 years, the number of international students studying in China had increased by almost 4 times. Distinguished alumni receive beneficial contracts and continue to stay in China for work.
To learn more about types of scholarships in China, follow links below:
Who can apply for the Chinese Government Scholarship:
Chinese-speaking students
Students wishing to study in English
With excellent academic performance
Wishing to apply for Chinese language programs
Chance of success
Foreign students can apply for the Chinese Governmnet Scholarship for full or partial awards. Annually, around 40.000 quotas for studying bachelor’s, master’s or P.h.D. programs. Demand for studying in China far above the available seats that creates a competitive environment. And we know, how to increase your chance of getting the Chinese Government Scholarship. So, feel free to contact our consultants or leave your questions in the comments.
First of all, you should know that the odds of success are very low. Since all excellent students apply for that quota. But we know to increase your chances!
Annually we process hundreds of students for that type of scholarship. University staff neglect the organization of that competition. Our company has long experience in working with universities. We submit applications directly to the commission. So, your application will be 100% checked. That way increases the chance of our students.
More information about types of scholashiop for studying in China you can find here! If you have questions, please contact our consultants or leave them in the comments below, we will certainly contact you
How to become a happy scholar
Application deadline for the Chinese Governmnet Scholarship from the 1st of January till the 30th of April. Better submit documents well in advice.
Not everyone may expect to receive the Chinese Governmnet Scholarship. Preference is given to candidates with an excellent performance from the last educational institution, confident knowledge of English, Chinese languages, history and culture of China.
The level of Chinese language greatly increases chances. Students credited without knowledge of the Chinese language during the first year studying a language on the foundation program. They also should take the HSK examination and only after passing can continue their studying on the chosen major.
In selecting the university pay attention to the city.
Learning and living environment in China
Candidates who were awarded the Chinese Governmnet Scholarship will receive student visas and health insurance. With a student visa you can not work legally in China.
Attention! We are opening recruitment of English-speaking students for scholarships to study in China in 2021. We have prepared for you information about enrolling for a grant in China.
During reading this article, you will know more information about: the availability of grants to Chinese universities, the procedure for submitting documents, the required conditions for admission.
Also, encourage you to leave your contact details in the form of subscribing to the newsletter of information about grants to China: Full Name, phone, mail, WhatsApp.
And here is a video about “Why should you study in China”
Requirements to study in China on a grant
Starting from October, we are pleased to announce the recruitment of students on a grant basis for 2021 (with enrollment for March and September).
Helpful sections of information:
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Information about grants that are already being recruited.
Applying for a grant enrollment service. We also recommend you to read —“How much does it cost to study in China”
About scholarships in China
Applications to scholarships in China are open from October and November till July.
We have many scholarships and about 10 types of them.
Let’s learn more about the main types.
Type of Scholarship
Budget per one student
Application deadline
China government Scholarships
66000 RMB/year
1st April
Provincial Scholarships
30000-40000 RMB/year
June
Shanghai Government Scholarship
60000 RMB/year
20th April
Beijing Government Scholarship
30000 RMB/year
20th April
One Belt One Road
20000 RMB/year, without stipend
31st March
Jiangsu Jasmine Scholarship
40000 RMB/year
15th April
Siemens Scholarship
160000 RMB/year
1st March
Scholarships provided by Chinese universities
10000-40000 RMB/year
July
Grants by directions
Grants for studying the Chinese language. About 60% of our students choose this particular direction since knowledge of the Chinese language is required to study at the Chinese University on a grant or on a paid basis. If you are interested in this type of grant, we recommend filling out an application. As a rule, this type of grant is common in second-tier cities. Which is a good opportunity to save money and learn the language well? In this direction of the grant, scholarships are rarely issued.
Grants for undergraduate studies in China
Grants are provided for both Chinese and English languages studying. As a rule, it is easier to learn in English (more details in this article) and less prospective. To apply for a quota, you must have already decided on a major. Otherwise, after receiving the JW 202 form, you will not be able to change it for a whole year.
Depending on the type of grant for bachelor’s studies there are two scholarships: monthly or every semester.
China Medical Grants (MBBS)
Admission to a medical major grant is extremely rare. More often there are semi-grant places or discounts. Despite this, many students study medicine in China for a fee. Average cost $6,000
General requirements
Bachelor — High School Graduate, age: up to 25 Masters— Bachelor’s degree, age: up to 35
Ph.D. — Master’s degree, age: up to 40
Good academic performance.
No criminal record.
Application process
Firstly, complete the online application form, then submit the upload documents to apply.studyinchinas.com. We will process your application.
In addition, the China Ministry of Education Scholarship Board will not process your application directly. They award all scholarships to various institutions around the world (universities and embassies, agencies).
There are about 2000 such institutions in total. Therefore, each institution processes and distributes scholarships in its own way. You can apply for the scholarship by yourself. For which, we are advising you to contact us or apply online. You can also submit documents to the university yourself, print documents on paper, and submit an application to an educational institution. And be encouraged to go in person if possible so that you can get feedback from the university.
You should submit 2 applications: on the China Scholarship Counselor website and on the university website.
It is very important to correctly prepare the documents. Please note that universities receive a very large number of documents and requests. Often, if you made a mistake in the submitted documents, you cannot get enrollment. However, sometimes the student admission office itself negligent in dealing with documents. It often happens that a university rejects applications without giving reasons. Most universities work with regional representatives and do not accept students themselves.
About documents
All documents must be submitted with a notarized copy, instructions can be found here.
The main advice is to apply as early as possible.
How to apply for scholarships to study in China
1. Send a request for consultation.
2. Create a personal account at apply.studyinchinas.com and upload your passport, certificate (for the last year or half a year), language proficiency certificate.
3. After that, we will review your application.
You will receive an answer about receiving a grant within a week.
After that, we will send a list of universities where you can apply on a grant basis.
Annually we enroll hundreds of students for Chinese language courses in Chinese universities. In case you are still planning to learn the Chinese language in your county, forget about it! Of course, you can get basic knowledge and even pass the HSK exam (analog of IELTS). But such types of courses will be only 2 or 3 times a week. When standard Chinese courses in China start at 8-9 am and till 3-5 pm. And let’s not forget about the immersion in the language environment.
For enrolment is not necessary to know Chinese or English languages. Also, If you are interested, may want to consider studying in China in English.
Types of languages courses:
One-year – for further enrolment to a bachelor’s degree.
One-term – in order to extend knowledge of the Chinese language.
Short-term – vacation programs for pupils.
Course locations in China:
Universities – we advise you this option for studying with a degree at the university. For more information about admission enrolment in universities and scholarships, please, contact our consultants or leave your questions in the comments below.
Institutes – educational institutions with 3-year training in specialties. However, we recommend to our students apply for scholarship programs to study the Chinese language.
Private language Schools. Mainly schools are located in Beijing and Shanghai. The coast of studying 150$ per week.
One can clearly see that obtaining higher education in China recent years became not only prestigious but also very profitable. Chinese Governmnet earmarked substantial funding for international students studying with scholarships in China.
Why choose China
China is one of the five leading countries where international students prefer to study. Governmnet intends to increase the number of students. If you want to become a student at a prestigious university or want to study language courses in China, our consultants will help you.
Our company provides scholarships to study language courses at the university for 1 semester or 1 year. Also, studying in Private Schools. These are also can be summer courses.
Scholarships for language courses in China
Learning Chinese for free in China is far from a myth. Free Chinese courses are a real opportunity to learn the language and enroll in a prestigious university. You can do all this completely free of charge.
Who can apply for the scholarship:
School graduates
College graduates
University graduates
Students in the last grades of school
Students for other secondary specialized institutions
The level of Chinese language proficiency for admission to free language courses in China is not critical. It will be taken into account after admission for group assignment.
7 reasons to choose language courses in China
Learning the Chinese language with native speakers. The Chinese language has many dialects
In China, you can also get an education in English. But language courses allow you to learn two languages for free.
During one year students studying for 700-1000 academic hours. Attending lessons only several times in a week you can learn a language at a sufficient level.
The coast of studying in big cities such as Beijing or Shanghai ranges from 2500-3500$ for one language year. Our company offers language courses for free. While costs for living in the dormitory will vary from 0 to 1200$ per year.
Testimonials about studying in Beijing and Shanghai, as well as in other big cities are very positive. This is a dream of many modern schoolchildren.
Applicants after finishing language courses have good chances to get a scholarship to study in China for free.
If you are ambitious and want great prospects in studying in China – that is what you realy need.
How to apply for language courses
The admission process is very simple. You just need to consult with our consultants, they will help you to pick up the program and education institution. After making a choice you should pay a service charge and collect all documents. Upon receipt of the admission notice, you can fly to China.
Every year the demand for specialists with knowledge of the Chinese language in the world is growing. The rapid growth of the economy and a solid place of the relevant companies of China in the world market; this is the prospect of excellent employment.
Today, many people seek higher education in universities, where the invariably high-quality education in China for International students; its cost remains quite affordable. Continue reading “Study in China for Foreigners – Advantages, Scholarships”
Before choosing the kind of grant to study in China or university you should carefully read this page. On the Internet, you can get a lot of information about rewards for studying in China and companies providing aids. And most of them aren’t true. After viewing the article, studying in China with the quota will become even closer.
Especially for you, we have created an article based on the approved sources of the website of the Ministry of Education of China. This article includes all the important news about grants and stipends to study in China. And it will be useful for our foreign students.
Since there are about a dozen types of grants, we have divided this article into several parts.
And we advise that you read them in order so as not to lose the chain of information.
And so, in these articles, we will answer the questions that you most likely asked on the Internet:
How to get a scholarship to study in China?
How many types of scholarships are there?
What are the requirements?
How to get a quota by yourself?
If you have questions on topics that are not defined in the articles, please contact our consultants or write in the comments.
Full or partial scholarships
Before reviewing each type of quota, it must be said that the scholarship for studying in China can be divided into 2 types:
Full scholarship
Partial scholarship
For instance, the full scholarship is the scholarship of the Chinese government. Covers tuition fees, foreign student health insurance, necessary study materials, accommodation, living quota, once paid settlement allowance, and one city travel allowance.
You are exempt from registration expenses, tuition charges, laboratory experiment charges, internship expenses, and pays for basic teaching materials;
free campus service;
monthly stipend;
once paid settlement subsidy;
payment for comprehensive health support;
once paid subsidy for long-distance travel (both entering and leaving China).
An incomplete scholarship includes one or more full scholarship points.
8 most popular types of scholarships to study in China
In this section, we have prepared the significant programs. If you have any questions, write them in the comments.
There are about 20 types of awards for studying in China. But among all types, the following are considered the most common and popular:
Type of Scholarship
Budget per one student
Application deadline
China government Scholarships
66000 RMB/year
1st April
Provincial Scholarships
30000-40000 RMB/year
June
Shanghai Government Scholarship
60000 RMB/year
20th April
Beijing Government Scholarship
30000 RMB/year
20th April
One Belt One Road
20000 RMB/year, without stipend
31st March
Jasmine Jiangsu Government Scholarship
40000 RMB/year
15th April
Siemens Scholarship
160000 RMB/year
1st March
Scholarships provided by Chinese universities
10000-40000 RMB/year
July
Please note that deadlines for submission of documents may vary every year. Check with our consultants.
Now let’s analyze each type of scholarship in more detail:
China’s government Scholarship is a full scholarship available to all foreign students entering China. Not all universities have this type of quota. For example, universities in the top 80 rankings of universities in China have this opportunity. If you would like to compete for the China Government Grant or to learn more, please follow this link.
In this graph you can see in which parts of China international students study:
China has a huge territory and consists of 34 provinces and 4 municipalities (Shanghai, Tianjin, Chongqing, Beijing). Each of them has a development strategy. Chinese Local Government Scholarships are financed by Chinese schools in collaboration with the provincial government of China, and in some cases, the China Scholarship Council. You can find more information on China’s provincial grants here.
Shanghai is the most international city in China. It has the largest number of foreign institutions and enterprises. You can read more about studying in Shanghai here. The Shanghai Provincial Government is offering Shanghai Government Scholarship (SGS) to international students. The privileges of this SGS scholarship are very similar to the CSC (China Scholarship Council). Foreign students are offered three types of Shanghai Scholarships to complete their Master’s or Ph.D. degrees:
A: complete quota, master’s degree – stipend of 3000 yuan, Ph.D. – stipend of 3500 yuan
B: incomplete quota, no stipend paid
C: covers up to RMB 8000 per year per foreign student
You can find details of the Shanghai Government Scholarship right here.
The Beijing Government Scholarship is another opportunity for international students to study in China for free. The application procedure for the scholarship is the same as in the case of the China Scholarship Council (CSC). The deadline for submission of applications depends on the university, but usually, it is necessary to have time to apply for the Beijing government scholarship before April 20th.
If you would like to know more information about the Beijing government scholarship, please follow this link.
Within the framework of the One Road – One Belt initiative, the renewal of the Silk Road from 2014 universities in China. Together with educational agencies is recruiting students for grants. This project is aimed at developing economic relations with the CIS countries, South Asia, Europe and African regions. Foreign students applying to undergraduate, graduate, or Ph.D. programs are available to apply for the Belt and Road Initiative Scholarship Scheme.
This type of scholarship is also not available to all universities in China. Check with our consultants for more details.
The Jiangsu province government has established the “Jasmine Jiangsu Government Scholarship” for International Students in Jiangsu Province. Under this award, you can study in Nanjing. You can read more about studying in Nanjing here.
Every year we enrol about 100 students in Nanjing through this quota. And in recent years, Jiangsu Province, thanks to cooperation with institutional companies around the world, has managed to expand the number of students. This scholarship was presented for all ranking universities in the cities of Nanjing, Changzhou, Taizhou.
Siemens Scholarship
Only Tsinghua University provides Siemens scholarship. This scholarship is full and was awarded by Siemens Ltd. China. The main goal is to support excellent global students to pursue Ph.D. degrees, engineering degrees, Computer Science and Technology Department, Academy of Arts and Design, and many other faculties and schools of Tsinghua University.
Students on Siemens Scholarship will partner with Siemens in 12 areas (features in Table 1), such as cybersecurity, the future of industrialization, robotics, and more to lead Ph.D. research. stage. Through study and practice at the fore of industrial technology development. Scholarship recipients will lay the foundation for the growth of innovative talent in the industry.
You can find more details on the scholarship above by following this link.
Scholarships provided by Chinese universities
2 projects in China carry out certification of the academic prestige of universities: Projects 211 and 985. And all schools included in this list have a budget for awarding foreign students. This type of scholarship is the most popular among foreign students. And its conditions are guaranteed by the academy itself. Typically, such grants will need to be confirmed annually by academic performance and attendance.
For details, contact our consultants.
Why does China provide scholarships for international students?
Since 2006, China has opened scholarship programs for foreign students. The policy of attracting foreign students began to gain momentum in 2013.
1st reason
Improvement of China’s external economy. Today’s students who are familiar with the culture of China, know the Chinese language. This is an excellent resource and reference for Chinese companies.
2nd reason
Increasing the educational ranking of schools in China. This amount of foreign students is one of the criteria in the formation of the ranking of universities. Moreover, it grows the number of research and laboratory work at the college.
3rd reason
To establish international relations with countries and a global reputation.
Statistics of scholars in China by country:
Country
Country Number of students
South Korea
506
Thailand
28,608
Pakistan
28,023
India
23,198
USA
20,996
Russia
19,239
Indonesia
1,505
Laos
14,645
Japan
1,423
Kazakhstan
11,784
Vietnam
11,299
Bangladesh
10,735
France
10,695
Mongolia
10,158
Malaysia
9,479
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As a result, in 2018, 429.190 foreign students from 195 countries at 1004 institutes in 31 provinces in China. That is 3.012 people more than in 2017, with a growth rate of 0.63%.
The Jiangsu Provincial Government provides – “Jasmine Jiangsu Government Scholarship” for foreign students. The main goal is to contribute to the development of higher education of international students in the province Jiangsu. To highlight the brand of “Studying in Jiangsu” and make this province one of the most suitable for overseas students.
This scholarship is provided for the excellent foreign students, who are going to study in the best universities and colleges in Jiangsu province. This quota is also available for student-exchange programs between the government of Jiangsu province and other worldwide companies.
Who can apply for Jiangsu Scholarship
Bright students with excellent academic performance, who wants to study in universities and colleges of Jiangsu.
Students who studying in student-exchange programs between the government of Jiangsu province and worldwide companies or other Chinese provinces.
General requirements
The candidate should not be a Chinese citizen with good health.
Level of ended education and age limit:
The candidates who want to study in a college or on the Bachelor’s program should have a diploma from High School with good marks and age under 30 years.
In the Master’s program should have a finished Bachelor’s degree and age under 35 years.
In the P.h.D. program should have a finished Mater’s degree and age under 40 years.
Students should respect the laws of China and meet the requirements to enter universities or colleges.
The candidates should have good academic performance.
The candidates can not apply for scholarships in case they have other quotas supported by the Chinese Government or Chinese companies.
The terms of the grant
1. Full Scholarship
Fees: tuition, registration, laboratory experiments, internships and basic studying materials.
The student should pay for extra expenses for laboratory experiments and studying materials
The cost of the books and other studying materials except basics should be covered by the student.
Free accommodation in the dormitory on campus or living allowance at the rate of 10.000 yuans per year.
Monthly stipend is 1.500 yuans
Scholarship recipients, who have registered before the 15th of the registration month (15th is included), will receive a full stipend and living allowance in that month. Otherwise, they will receive only half of a stipend and living allowance.
Comprehensive health insurance system for all international students studying in China
2. Partial Scholarship
Bachelor students: 20.000 yuans per year, duration – 1 studying year
Master students: 30.000 yuans per years, duration – 1 studying year
The student without any program/exchange program: 2.000 yuans per month, duration – from 3 to 12 months (according to regulations)
Fill out the online form and upload electronic copies of the original documents.
Print the application form, sign it and send by e-mail to info@studyinchinas.com
List of documents
Scanned copy of the first page of your passport with a photo on it.
Diploma (notarized copy). Students of High School or students of Universities should provide the certificate for the enrolment from school or university, where they are studying. All documents should be translated into Chinese or English languages and notarized.
Academic transcripts (notarized copy).
Recommendation letters. Students applying for graduate programs should provide 2 recommendation letters in Chinese or English languages from professors or associate professors with contacts.
Other required documents.
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