Bachelor's Scholarships in China
There are 12 active bachelor's scholarships for international students in China worth up to €20k, from 12 providers. Compare eligibility, awards, and deadlines below and apply before they close.
full fundingYenching Global Symposium
Open to university students and recent graduates worldwide from any discipline who can demonstrate strong academic standing, leadership potential and a genuine interest in China's role in global affairs; selection is by competitive application for one of roughly 100 delegate places.
full fundingShandong University Chinese Government Scholarship for International Students
Open to non-Chinese citizens in good health with no criminal record; bachelor's applicants under 25, master's under 35 and doctoral under 40. Language requirements are HSK 5/6 for Chinese-taught study or IELTS 6.0+/TOEFL 80+ for English-taught study.
full fundingTsinghua University Chinese Government Scholarship (CGS)
For non-Chinese citizens in good health who apply for a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree at Tsinghua University in Beijing. The Chinese Government Scholarship is administered by Tsinghua as a designated host university; applicants apply both to the China Scholarship Council (CSC) and for Tsinghua admission, and must meet the relevant age and academic requirements.
full fundingHUST Chinese Language and AI Robot Summer School Scholarship
Open to non-Chinese citizens with a valid passport who are full-time undergraduate students majoring in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Electronic Information Engineering, or related fields. The programme is a short summer school in AI, robotics, and Chinese culture hosted by the School of Mechanical Science & Engineering at HUST, with limited places allocated by the China Scholarship Council.
full fundingShanghai Government Scholarship
Open to non-Chinese citizens in good health who meet the age, academic, and language requirements for their level: undergraduate applicants under 25 with a high school diploma, master's applicants under 35 with a bachelor's degree, and PhD applicants under 40 with a master's degree. Applicants generally need HSK Level 4 Chinese proficiency or the relevant programme's language requirement, and cannot already hold another Chinese government or organisational scholarship.
full fundingChinese Government Scholarship (CSC)
Open to non-Chinese citizens in good health who meet the academic and age requirements for their level (under ~25 for bachelor's, ~35 for master's, ~40 for doctoral, as a guideline). Applicants apply via a Chinese university, a Chinese embassy, or another dispatching authority, depending on the programme.
full fundingConfucius Institute Scholarship at Xiamen University
Open to non-Chinese citizens of all nationalities in good physical and mental health, holding a high school diploma with a strong academic record, under the age of 30 as of 1 September 2026, recommended by a Confucius Institute or partner university, and not receiving any other scholarship at the time of application.
full fundingConfucius Institute Scholarship (CIS)
Open to international students who are not Chinese citizens and are interested in studying Chinese language, culture, or teaching Chinese (BTCSOL/MTCSOL). The scholarship is tenable at more than 150 host universities across China and covers tuition, on-campus accommodation, basic medical insurance, and a monthly living allowance for the 2026/2027 cycle. Applicants apply online and submit documents through a Confucius Institute, a Chinese embassy or consulate, or an affiliated exam/education center.
full fundingNPU President Scholarship
Open to international students of all nationalities except Chinese citizens, who are in good physical and mental health and hold the qualification required for their level (high school diploma for Bachelor's, bachelor's degree for Master's, master's degree for PhD). Age limits apply: under 25 for Bachelor's, under 30 for Master's, and under 35 for PhD before 1 September of the entry year. Applicants need a minimum average academic score of 75% or above and proficiency in Chinese or English; standardised tests such as SAT, ACT, A-Level, AP, IB, IGCSE, GRE, or GMAT are also accepted.
full fundingNankai University Undergraduate Scholarships for International Students
Open to non-Chinese citizens in good health, aged 18 or over, who have completed high school with strong grades and hold at least HSK Level 4 (minimum score 180) for Chinese-taught programmes.
full fundingJinan University China International Scholarships
Open to international students of all nationalities applying for Bachelor's, Master's or PhD programmes at Jinan University. Applicants must hold a high school diploma (for undergraduate study) or a Bachelor's degree (for Master's study), be between 18 and 25 years old, be in good physical and mental health and have no criminal record. Language requirements are HSK Level 5 (minimum 180 points) for Chinese-taught programmes, or IELTS 5.5+ / TOEFL 80+ for English-taught programmes.
full fundingJiangsu Jasmine Scholarship
Open to non-Chinese international students of all nationalities in good physical and mental health who meet the academic and age requirements (undergraduate under 30, master's under 35, PhD under 40). Applicants must comply with Chinese laws and university admission criteria and should not be receiving another Chinese government scholarship at the same time.
Frequently asked questions
How many scholarships are available in China?
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12 active scholarships are listed on this page, updated regularly.
Can international students apply for scholarships in China?
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Yes — these scholarships are open to international students; check each one's eligibility and deadline.