This guide covers the 9 scholarships in China that ScholarshipClaude lists for 2027: 6 fully funded and 3 with partial funding. For each one you will find what it pays for, who can apply and the deadline, with a link to the full page. The list was last updated on 9 October 2026.
The nearest confirmed deadline is USTC International Winter Camp 2027 in China, on 8 November 2026. Scholarships with expected dates are based on the previous cycle and will be confirmed when the new call opens.
How scholarships work in China
China funds international students mainly through the Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC), which works with hundreds of universities, and through programmes run by individual universities and academies. Many awards cover tuition, housing and a monthly stipend. For master's and PhD study, contacting a supervisor before you apply often matters as much as your grades.
Scholarships in China 2027 at a glance
| Scholarship | Level | Funding | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| USTC International Winter Camp 2027 in China | Bachelor's & Master's | Partial | 8 November 2026 |
| JUSTCOOL PhD Programme 2027 in China | PhD | Fully funded | 14 November 2026 |
| Yenching Academy Scholarship 2027 in China | Master's | Fully funded | 30 November 2026 |
| CAS-ANSO Scholarship 2027 in China | Master's & PhD | Fully funded | Expected 31 January 2027 |
| Peking University Scholarships 2027 in China for International Students | Master's | Partial | Expected 23 December 2026 |
| Tsinghua University Scholarships 2027 in China for International Students | Master's & PhD | Fully funded | Expected 28 February 2027 |
| USTC Research Internship Program 2027 in China | Bachelor's, Master's & PhD | Partial | Expected 22 March 2027 |
| Chinese Government Scholarship | Bachelor's, Master's & PhD | Fully funded | Expected 5 January 2027 |
| Schwarzman Scholars 2028–29 in China | Master's | Fully funded | Varies |
Fully funded scholarships in China for international students
JUSTCOOL PhD Programme 2027 in China
JUSTCOOL is a joint PhD admission at Fudan University, Shanghai Jiao Tong University and Tongji University in Shanghai. It is for international students who are finishing a bachelor's degree in mathematics, physics, chemistry or biology. Applicants sit a written exam and an interview, and choose their university after the interview. The programme plans to enrol no more than 90 students in 2027. Our JUSTCOOL PhD guide explains each step.
What it covers:
- JUSTCOOL: PhD fellowship (amount not stated on the official source)
- Full tuition waiver
- Free accommodation
- Research or teaching assistantship
- Free medical insurance
Who can apply:
- Not a Chinese citizen
- Bachelor's degree awarded between June 2026 and July 2027, in the top 20% of your major
- A bachelor's degree taught in English, or IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 90, Duolingo 110 or PTE Academic 61
Level: PhD. Deadline: 14 November 2026. Full details and how to apply.
Yenching Academy Scholarship 2027 in China
The Yenching Academy is a college at Peking University in Beijing that offers an interdisciplinary Master of Arts in China Studies. About 120 new Yenching Scholars are enrolled each year, around three quarters of them international students, and graduates of any discipline are welcome. All scholars receive a full fellowship that covers tuition, on-campus accommodation, a monthly stipend, one round trip to Beijing, medical insurance and designated research trips.
What it covers:
- Tuition fees
- On-campus accommodation
- Monthly stipend
- Travel stipend for one round trip between your base city and Beijing
Who can apply:
- Bachelor's degree in any field, or final year undergraduate graduating by 31 August 2027
- Strong academic record and leadership potential
- English proficiency such as IELTS Academic 7.0 or TOEFL iBT 100 (official scores sent directly)
Level: Master's. Deadline: 30 November 2026. Full details and how to apply.
CAS-ANSO Scholarship 2027 in China
The CAS-ANSO Scholarship, formerly the ANSO Scholarship for Young Talents, funds international students for master's and PhD study at the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC), the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS) and Chinese Academy of Sciences institutes. Each year it supports up to 200 master's and 300 PhD students with a tuition waiver, a monthly stipend, health insurance and an application fee waiver. You need a supervisor at the host university who agrees to take you, so contacting professors early is the most important step. The 2027 call had not been published when this page was last checked on 4 October 2026. The previous round opened on 15 October 2025 and closed on 31 January 2026, so the date below is an estimate.
What it covers:
- Tuition waiver
- Monthly stipend of 3,000 CNY for master's students (up to 36 months)
- Monthly stipend of 6,000 or 7,000 CNY for PhD students (up to 48 months), depending on the qualification test
- Health insurance
Who can apply:
- Not a Chinese citizen
- Meet the admission requirements for international students at USTC or UCAS
- Proof of English or Chinese language proficiency
Level: Master's & PhD. Deadline: expected 31 January 2027. Full details and how to apply.
Tsinghua University Scholarships 2027 in China for International Students
Tsinghua University admits international master's and PhD students once a year, and applicants can be considered for the Chinese Government Scholarship (full or partial) and the Beijing Government Scholarship, which covers tuition and insurance for one year. The admission guide for the 2027 intake is published and the online application is open.
What it covers:
- Tuition fees
- On-campus accommodation
- Monthly living stipend
- Medical insurance
Who can apply:
- Non-Chinese citizen in good health
- Bachelor's degree (master's) or master's degree (PhD)
- Strong academic record
Level: Master's & PhD. Deadline: expected 28 February 2027. Full details and how to apply.
Chinese Government Scholarship
The Chinese Government Scholarship, often called the CSC Scholarship, funds international students for bachelor's, master's and PhD study in China. A full scholarship covers the tuition fee, a university dormitory or accommodation subsidy, a monthly stipend and comprehensive medical insurance; a partial scholarship covers only some of these. Travel to China is paid by the student, according to Pakistan's Higher Education Commission (HEC).
What it covers:
- Tuition fees
- Free on-campus accommodation or allowance
- Monthly living stipend
- Comprehensive medical insurance
Who can apply:
- Bachelor's applicants usually under 25, master's under 35, PhD under 40
- High school diploma, bachelor's or master's degree as required
- English or Chinese proficiency for the programme
Level: Bachelor's, Master's & PhD. Deadline: expected 5 January 2027. Full details and how to apply.
Schwarzman Scholars 2028–29 in China
Schwarzman Scholars is a one-year master's programme at Schwarzman College, Tsinghua University, in Beijing. It brings together young leaders from all regions and sectors of the world, and all teaching is in English.
What it covers:
- A fully funded one-year master's programme
- The Schwarzman Scholars website lists what the funding covers
Who can apply:
- At least 18 but not yet 29 years old on 1 August 2028
- An undergraduate degree completed before the programme starts
- Strong English: TOEFL, IELTS 7, Cambridge C1 or C2, or Duolingo 130, unless you studied in English for at least two years
Level: Master's. Deadline: varies. Full details and how to apply.
Partial scholarships in China
USTC International Winter Camp 2027 in China
The University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) runs a two-week International Winter Camp in Hefei from 19 December 2026 to 1 January 2027. The camp includes academic lectures, laboratory tours, Chinese classes and cultural visits.
What it covers:
- USTC Fellowship for outstanding students, covering costs fully or partly
- The fellowship may include a travel subsidy, medical insurance, local accommodation and a stipend
- The standard programme fee of 3,000 CNY covers tuition, a twin room and field trips
- Insurance and travel are not included in the programme fee
Who can apply:
- Non-Chinese citizen with a valid foreign passport, in good physical and mental health
- Good command of English
- Registered undergraduate or master's student, or a graduate of such a programme who wants to study further at USTC
Level: Bachelor's & Master's. Deadline: 8 November 2026. Full details and how to apply.
Peking University Scholarships 2027 in China for International Students
Peking University offers international master's and PhD students the Chinese Government Scholarship (university route, PKU code 10001), the Beijing Government Scholarship and the Peking University Scholarship for International Students. What each one covers depends on the type.
What it covers:
- Tuition waiver (partial or full)
- Accommodation and stipend for full awards
- Medical insurance for full awards
Who can apply:
- Non-Chinese citizen
- Bachelor's degree for master's programmes
- Strong academic record
Level: Master's. Deadline: expected 23 December 2026. Full details and how to apply.
USTC Research Internship Program 2027 in China
The University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) Research Internship Program lets graduate students and third or fourth year undergraduates join research projects in USTC laboratories for 3 months to 1 year. Interns can also take a free Chinese language and culture class.
What it covers:
- USTC Fellowship Level A: tuition, comprehensive medical insurance, free university dormitory and a monthly stipend of 2,500 RMB (bachelor's), 3,000 RMB (master's) or 3,500 RMB (PhD)
- USTC Fellowship Level B: tuition waiver, medical insurance and free university dormitory
- USTC Fellowship Level C: tuition waiver
- Without a fellowship, tuition is 2,160 RMB a month for undergraduate and master's students and 2,660 RMB a month for PhD students
Who can apply:
- Non-Chinese citizen with a foreign passport
- Between 18 and 40 years old
- In good health
Level: Bachelor's, Master's & PhD. Deadline: expected 22 March 2027. Full details and how to apply.
Scholarships in China by study level
- Bachelor’s: USTC International Winter Camp 2027 in China, USTC Research Internship Program 2027 in China, Chinese Government Scholarship.
- Master’s: USTC International Winter Camp 2027 in China, Yenching Academy Scholarship 2027 in China, CAS-ANSO Scholarship 2027 in China, Peking University Scholarships 2027 in China for International Students, Tsinghua University Scholarships 2027 in China for International Students, USTC Research Internship Program 2027 in China, Chinese Government Scholarship, Schwarzman Scholars 2028–29 in China.
- PhD: JUSTCOOL PhD Programme 2027 in China, CAS-ANSO Scholarship 2027 in China, Tsinghua University Scholarships 2027 in China for International Students, USTC Research Internship Program 2027 in China, Chinese Government Scholarship.
Application timeline
Plan your applications in deadline order:
- 8 November 2026: USTC International Winter Camp 2027 in China
- 14 November 2026: JUSTCOOL PhD Programme 2027 in China
- 30 November 2026: Yenching Academy Scholarship 2027 in China
- Expected 23 December 2026: Peking University Scholarships 2027 in China for International Students
- Expected 5 January 2027: Chinese Government Scholarship
- Expected 31 January 2027: CAS-ANSO Scholarship 2027 in China
- Expected 28 February 2027: Tsinghua University Scholarships 2027 in China for International Students
- Expected 22 March 2027: USTC Research Internship Program 2027 in China
No single deadline: Schwarzman Scholars 2028–29 in China. Its dates depend on the university, country or round, so check its page.
What the scholarships in China ask you to submit
Across the 9 scholarships in China on this page, this is how many ask for each document:
- CV or résumé: 3 of 9 (guide: academic CV template)
- Motivation letter, personal statement, essay or study plan: 5 of 9 (guide: statement of purpose guide and motivation letter template)
- Recommendation or reference letters: 7 of 9 (guide: how to get strong recommendation letters)
- Research proposal or research plan: 2 of 9 (guide: research proposal template)
- Language test score or certificate: 7 of 9 (guide: IELTS or TOEFL: which to choose)
- Transcripts or degree certificates: 7 of 9
Two of them mention an interview in their selection process: JUSTCOOL PhD Programme 2027 in China and Yenching Academy Scholarship 2027 in China. Our scholarship interview tips cover how to prepare.
Frequently asked questions
Which scholarships in China are fully funded?
Among the scholarships we list: JUSTCOOL PhD Programme 2027 in China, Yenching Academy Scholarship 2027 in China, CAS-ANSO Scholarship 2027 in China, Tsinghua University Scholarships 2027 in China for International Students, Chinese Government Scholarship, Schwarzman Scholars 2028–29 in China.
Which scholarships give partial funding?
USTC International Winter Camp 2027 in China, Peking University Scholarships 2027 in China for International Students, USTC Research Internship Program 2027 in China.
Which deadline comes first?
USTC International Winter Camp 2027 in China, on 8 November 2026.
See every active scholarship for this country on the scholarships page, and read how to find fully funded scholarships for more options.
Live list: every scholarship we currently cover here
| Scholarship | Funding | Stipend | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| USTC International Winter Camp 2027 in China | Partial | See the scholarship page | 8 Nov 2026 |
| JUSTCOOL PhD Programme 2027 in China | Fully funded | JUSTCOOL: PhD fellowship plus a research or teaching assistantship (amounts not stated on the official website) | 14 Nov 2026 |
| Yenching Academy Scholarship 2027 in China | Fully funded | See the scholarship page | 30 Nov 2026 |
| Peking University Scholarships 2027 in China for International Students | Partial | See the scholarship page | 23 Dec 2026 (expected) |
| Chinese Government Scholarship | Fully funded | Last published rates: 2,500 CNY a month (bachelor's), 3,000 CNY (master's), 3,500 CNY (PhD); not yet confirmed for 2027–28 | 5 Jan 2027 (expected) |
| CAS-ANSO Scholarship 2027 in China | Fully funded | Monthly stipend of 3,000 CNY for master's students (up to 36 months) | 31 Jan 2027 (expected) |
| Tsinghua University Scholarships 2027 in China for International Students | Fully funded | See the scholarship page | 28 Feb 2027 (expected) |
| USTC Research Internship Program 2027 in China | Partial | USTC Fellowship Level A: tuition, comprehensive medical insurance, free university dormitory and a monthly stipend of 2,500 RMB… | 22 Mar 2027 (expected) |
| Schwarzman Scholars 2028–29 in China | Fully funded | Personal stipend (the amount is not stated on the official site) | Varies |
This table updates itself whenever a scholarship is added or changed, so it can include newer entries than the sections above. See all scholarships.
