Scholarships

China Scholarships for All Students

Global Admissions lists 9 scholarships open to All students studying in China. Of these, 2 pay for everything, 1 covers tuition in full, and 1 waives tuition entirely — spanning Master's (8), Bachelor's (3), and PhD (2). Among the listed awards: Schwarzman Scholars 2027-2028, Yenching Academy Scholarship (Peking University) 2026, and PHBS Dean's Scholarship for Global Leaders. Deadlines cluster around March and January, and 1 runs on a rolling or annual basis with no single fixed date.

Scholarships listed
9
Full-ride awards
2
Degree levels covered
3
Next deadlines
Mar 31 · Mar 31 · Mar 31

What full funding is worth in China

Median listed international tuition by degree — this is the bill a fully funded award in China is covering.

Bachelor's
US$3,421/yr
Master's
US$4,462/yr
PhD
US$5,503/yr

Source: Global Admissions programme catalogue, 2026-08-31.

At a glance

AwardCoversDegreesFunder typeNext deadlineDestination
Yenching Academy Scholarship (Peking University) 2026Full RideMaster'sUniversitySeptemberChina
CUHK Global Scholarship 2027Tuition waiverBachelor's, Master's, PhDUniversityJanuaryChina
PHBS Dean's Scholarship for Global LeadersFull TuitionMasterUniversityMar 31, 2027China
PHBS Exceptional Talent Scholarship75% Tuition waiverMasterUniversityMar 31, 2027China
PHBS UK Excellence Scholarship25% Tuition waiverMasterUniversityMar 31, 2027China
International Pioneer Scholarship50% Tuition waiverMasterUniversityMar 31, 2027China
Schwarzman Scholars 2027-2028Full RideMaster'sNGOMayChina
JSU Presidential ScholarshipEnglish-taught: full tuition, accommodation and up to RMB 5,…Bachelor, Master, PhDUniversityJuneChina
Entry Scholarship for Outstanding Academic Applicants50% Tuition waiverBachelorUniversityRollingChina
China·University

CUHK Global Scholarship 2027

The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), HKSAR Government, and Research Grants Council of Hong Kong

Tuition waiver

Bachelor'sMaster'sPhD
Open·Next: November 2026 / January 2027
China·University

JSU Presidential Scholarship

Jiangsu University (JSU)

English-taught: full tuition, accommodation and up to RMB 5,000/month for PhDs; smaller grants below.

BachelorMasterPhD
Open·Next: Official page lists no fixed deadline (rolling per intake); aggregators cite ~30 June 2026 for the autumn intake (unverified on the official site).
China·NGO

Schwarzman Scholars 2027-2028

Schwarzman Scholars Foundation, hosted at Tsinghua University

Full Ride

Master's
Open·Next: May 2026 / September 2026
China·University

PHBS Dean's Scholarship for Global Leaders

Peking University HSBC Business School UK Campus

Full Tuition

Master
Open·Closes Mar 31, 2027
China·University

Entry Scholarship for Outstanding Academic Applicants

Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU)

50% Tuition waiver

Bachelor
Open·Next: No fixed deadline for the general entry scholarship; the award panel reviews throughout the year, so early application is advised.
China·University

Yenching Academy Scholarship (Peking University) 2026

Peking University (PKU)

Full Ride

Master's
Open·Next: Annual cycle; applications typically due around 1 December, with next-cohort details usually published each September.
China·University

PHBS Exceptional Talent Scholarship

Peking University HSBC Business School UK Campus

75% Tuition waiver

Master
Open·Closes Mar 31, 2027
China·University

PHBS UK Excellence Scholarship

25% Tuition waiver

Master
Open·Closes Mar 31, 2027
China·University

International Pioneer Scholarship

Peking University HSBC Business School UK Campus

50% Tuition waiver

Master
Open·Closes Mar 31, 2027

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Frequently asked questions

Can All students get fully funded scholarships in China?

Yes — 4 of the 9 scholarships listed for All students in China cover the full ride, full tuition, or a complete waiver, including Schwarzman Scholars 2027-2028.

What do these scholarships cover?

2 cover a full ride (tuition, living costs, and often travel), 1 cover tuition in full, and 1 waive tuition entirely; the remaining 5 pay a stipend, a fixed amount, or a percentage of costs. A typical award: Tuition waiver.

When are the deadlines?

Deadlines cluster around March and January, and 1 runs on a rolling or annual basis with no single fixed date.