Scholarships

China Scholarships for Indian Students

Global Admissions lists 11 scholarships open to Indian students studying in China. Of these, 4 pay for everything, 1 covers tuition in full, and 1 waives tuition entirely — spanning Master's (10), Bachelor's (4), and PhD (4). Among the listed awards: CSC Scholarship 2026-2027, Schwarzman Scholars 2027-2028, and Yenching Academy Scholarship (Peking University) 2026. Deadlines cluster around March and January, and 2 run on a rolling or annual basis with no single fixed date.

Scholarships listed
11
Full-ride awards
4
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$3,427/yr
Master's
US$4,469/yr
PhD
US$5,512/yr

Source: Global Admissions programme catalogue, 2026-09-09.

At a glance

AwardCoversDegreesFunder typeNext deadlineDestination
ANSO Scholarship for Young Talents (CAS-ANSO Scholarship)Full Ridemaster, phdNGOOctoberChina
Yenching Academy Scholarship (Peking University) 2026Full RideMaster'sUniversityDecemberChina
CSC Scholarship 2026-2027Full RideBachelor's, Master's, PhDGovernmentJanuaryChina
CUHK Global Scholarship 2027Tuition waiverBachelor's, Master's, PhDUniversityJanuaryChina
PHBS Dean's Scholarship for Global LeadersFull TuitionMasterUniversityMar 31, 2027China
International Pioneer Scholarship50% Tuition waiverMasterUniversityMar 31, 2027China
PHBS Exceptional Talent Scholarship75% Tuition waiverMasterUniversityMar 31, 2027China
PHBS UK Excellence Scholarship25% Tuition waiverMasterUniversityMar 31, 2027China
Schwarzman Scholars 2027-2028Full RideMaster'sNGOMayChina
JSU Presidential ScholarshipRMB 5,000 a monthBachelor, Master, PhDUniversityRollingChina
Entry Scholarship for Outstanding Academic Applicants50% Tuition waiverBachelorUniversityRollingChina
China·Government

CSC Scholarship 2026-2027

China Scholarship Council (CSC), Ministry of Education of China

Full Ride

Bachelor'sMaster'sPhD
Open·Next: January – April
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 – January
China·University

Yenching Academy Scholarship (Peking University) 2026

Peking University (PKU)

Full Ride

Master's
Open·Next: Around 1 December
China·University

JSU Presidential Scholarship

Jiangsu University (JSU)

RMB 5,000 a month

BachelorMasterPhD
Open·Next: No fixed deadline
China·NGO

Schwarzman Scholars 2027-2028

Schwarzman Scholars Foundation, hosted at Tsinghua University

Full Ride

Master's
Open·Next: May – September
China·University

Entry Scholarship for Outstanding Academic Applicants

Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU)

50% Tuition waiver

Bachelor
Open·Next: No fixed deadline
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·NGO

ANSO Scholarship for Young Talents (CAS-ANSO Scholarship)

Alliance of International Science Organizations (ANSO)

Full Ride

masterphd
Open·Next: 15 October 2025
China·University

International Pioneer Scholarship

Peking University HSBC Business School UK Campus

50% Tuition waiver

Master
Open·Closes Mar 31, 2027
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

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Frequently asked questions

Can Indian students get fully funded scholarships in China?

Yes — 6 of the 11 scholarships listed for Indian students in China cover the full ride, full tuition, or a complete waiver, including CSC Scholarship 2026-2027.

What do these scholarships cover?

4 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: Full Ride.

When are the deadlines?

Deadlines cluster around March and January, and 2 run on a rolling or annual basis with no single fixed date.