Top 10 Fully Funded Scholarships in China 2026: CSC, Provincial & University Awards

China runs one of the largest scholarship systems in the world, funding hundreds of thousands of international students every year through the Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC) and a network of provincial and university awards. These are the ten fully funded options for 2026.

1. Chinese Government Scholarship. The main CSC award covers tuition, accommodation, a monthly stipend and full medical insurance at Chinese universities.

2. Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC) - Type A Programs. The central government tier of the CSC is administered through Chinese embassies, with full funding for bachelor's, master's and PhD study.

3. Chinese Government Scholarship - Bilateral Program. The CSC tier negotiated between China and partner governments funds students from participating countries.

4. Chinese Government Scholarship Graduate Program. A 2026 CSC intake covering graduate study with full funding.

5. Beijing Government Scholarship. The capital's fully funded award for international students at Beijing universities.

6. Shanghai Government Scholarship. Funds international students at Shanghai institutions, with Type A covering full tuition, accommodation and stipend.

7. Shaanxi Provincial Government Scholarship. A provincial CSC-style award fully funding international students in Shaanxi.

8. Provincial Government Scholarship. The general provincial tier, funded by provincial governments across China with full or near-full coverage.

9. Duke Kunshan University Full Scholarship. A full-tuition award at the joint Duke-Kunshan campus, one of China's best-known international universities.

10. University-level CSC programmes. Dozens of Chinese universities administer their own CSC-designated scholarships; these follow the same national funding terms.

CSC deadlines typically fall between January and April for September intake, and applications are submitted either through your local Chinese embassy (Type A) or directly to universities (Type B). Check each listing's terms, because coverage, tuition, stipend and insurance, varies slightly by tier.