China·GovernmentCSC Scholarship 2026-2027
China Scholarship Council (CSC), Ministry of Education of China
Full Ride
Bachelor'sMaster'sPhD
Open·Next: January–April
Scholarships
Fully Funded Scholarships in China
China hosts 6 fully funded scholarships for international students — a full ride, full tuition, or a complete tuition waiver. 4 pay for everything, 1 covers tuition in full, and 1 waives tuition entirely, spanning Master's (6), PhD (3), and Bachelor's (2). Among the listed awards: CSC Scholarship 2026-2027, Schwarzman Scholars 2027-2028, and Yenching Academy Scholarship (Peking University) 2026. Deadlines cluster around January and May.
- Scholarships listed
- 6
- Full-ride awards
- 4
- Degree levels covered
- 3
- Next deadlines
- Mar 31 · September · October
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.
Source: Global Admissions programme catalogue, 2026-08-31.
At a glance
| Award | Covers | Degrees | Funder type | Next deadline | Destination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yenching Academy Scholarship (Peking University) 2026 | Full Ride | Master's | University | September | China |
| CSC Scholarship 2026-2027 | Full Ride | Bachelor's, Master's, PhD | Government | January | China |
| CUHK Global Scholarship 2027 | Tuition waiver | Bachelor's, Master's, PhD | University | January | China |
| ANSO Scholarship for Young Talents (CAS-ANSO Scholarship) | Full Ride | master, phd | NGO | January | China |
| PHBS Dean's Scholarship for Global Leaders | Full Tuition | Master | University | Mar 31, 2027 | China |
| Schwarzman Scholars 2027-2028 | Full Ride | Master's | NGO | May | China |
China·GovernmentChina·UniversityCUHK 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·NGOSchwarzman Scholars 2027-2028
Schwarzman Scholars Foundation, hosted at Tsinghua University
Full Ride
Master's
Open·Next: May 2026 / September 2026
China·UniversityPHBS Dean's Scholarship for Global Leaders
Peking University HSBC Business School UK Campus
Full Tuition
Master
Open·Closes Mar 31, 2027
China·UniversityYenching 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·NGOANSO Scholarship for Young Talents (CAS-ANSO Scholarship)
Alliance of International Science Organizations (ANSO)
Full Ride
masterphd
Open·Next: The 2026 round opened 15 October 2025 and closed 31 January 2026 Beijing time, with the same deadline for referees.
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Frequently asked questions
How many fully funded scholarships does China offer international students?▾
6 scholarships in China cover the full ride, full tuition, or a complete tuition 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. A typical award: Full Ride.
When are the deadlines?▾
Deadlines cluster around January and May.