Scholarships to Study in China
Explore funding alongside your university choice. Start with the award requirements for your intended programme and intake.
Find the right funding route.
Look into government, university and local funding options. Check which route accepts your nationality, academic background and proposed study level.
Know what the award covers.
Check tuition, accommodation, insurance and living support separately. Confirm the funding period, renewal conditions and any costs you will need to pay.
Build a complete application.
Follow the current award notice. Prepare your academic records, language evidence, study plan and any other required documents. Scholarship and university deadlines may differ.
Get guidance from ILP Study.
Share your results, preferred subject and target intake. Scholarship decisions are made solely by the awarding institution or authority.
Major Scholarship Categories in China
Explore the difference between full stipends, government tuition waivers, and institutional awards.
Government Scholarship Routes
Administered through bilateral channels and official university nominations. Funding coverage, degree eligibility, and quota allocations depend on academic standing and official intake guidelines.
Provincial & Municipal Awards
Established by regional education authorities across major academic hubs. Awards vary by province and host institution to support qualified international scholars with tuition and living contributions.
University Merit Scholarships
Funded directly by individual Chinese universities to attract high-achieving international scholars. Commonly structured as full or partial tuition fee waivers based on academic merit.
Prepare Your University Application
Start with your preferred programme, academic results and target intake.
Check the programme
Review the current academic requirements (HSC GPA, O/A Levels, or Bachelor’s CGPA), language requirements (English-medium certificate, IELTS, or HSK), and examination requirements (such as CSCA).
Prepare Your Documents
Gather all required documents according to the university’s and scholarship authority’s requirements, including academic transcripts, a Foreigner Physical Examination Form, a police clearance certificate, proof of financial support, and a study plan.
Submit and follow up
Use the official institutional portal or designated channel. Monitor portal messages and reply promptly to admission officer requests during document screening and interview rounds.
Need the Full Application Document Checklist?
Download or complete the interactive checklist for passports, transcripts, and medical forms.