Scholarships in China

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University: Guangzhou Sport University
Region / City: Guangdong / Guangzhou
Info Link: https://international.gzsu.edu.cn/scholarship
Application Link: Contact International Exchange Office for application procedures
Contact Info: Email: international@gzsu.edu.cn Tel: +86-20-38024680

Scholarship Types:

Guangdong Provincial Government Scholarship for International Students

Application Requirements:

1. Non-Chinese national with valid passport 2. Enrolled in sports-related programs 3. Excellent academic/athletic performance 4. Abide by Chinese laws and university rules

Application Deadline:

Contact International Exchange Office for application procedures
University: Xinghai Conservatory of Music
Region / City: Guangdong / Guangzhou
Info Link: https://international.xhcm.edu.cn/scholarship
Application Link: Contact International Education Office for application procedures
Contact Info: Email: international@xhcm.edu.cn Tel: +86-20-34726405

Scholarship Types:

Guangdong Provincial Government Scholarship for International Students

Application Requirements:

1. Non-Chinese national with valid passport 2. Enrolled in music programs 3. Excellent academic/musical performance 4. Submit music recording (cassette or digital)

Application Deadline:

Contact International Education Office for application procedures
University: Guangdong Polytechnic Normal University
Region / City: Guangdong / Guangzhou
Info Link: https://international.gpnu.edu.cn/scholarship
Application Link: Contact International Exchange Office for application procedures
Contact Info: Email: international@gpnu.edu.cn Tel: +86-20-38458179

Scholarship Types:

Guangdong Provincial Government Scholarship for International Students

Application Requirements:

1. Non-Chinese national with valid passport 2. Enrolled in teacher education programs 3. Excellent academic performance 4. Meet language requirements (HSK4+ for Chinese-taught programs)

Application Deadline:

Contact International Exchange Office for application procedures
University: Guangzhou University
Region / City: Guangdong / Guangzhou
Info Link: https://ies.gzhu.edu.cn/scholarship
Application Link: https://ies.gzhu.edu.cn (Online Application System)
Contact Info: Email: ies@gzhu.edu.cn Tel: +86-20-39366100

Scholarship Types:

1. Guangdong Provincial Government Scholarship for International Students 2. University-level Academic Scholarship for International Students

Application Requirements:

1. Non-Chinese national with valid passport 2. Enrolled in formal degree programs 3. Excellent academic performance 4. Abide by Chinese laws and university rules

Application Deadline:

Contact International Exchange Office for application procedures
University: Guangdong Industry Polytechnic University
Region / City: Guangdong / Guangzhou
Info Link: https://international.gdip.edu.cn/scholarship
Application Link: Contact International Exchange Office for application procedures
Contact Info: Email: international@gdip.edu.cn Tel: +86-20-86936688

Scholarship Types:

Guangdong Provincial Government Scholarship for International Students

Application Requirements:

1. Non-Chinese national with valid passport 2. Enrolled in vocational undergraduate programs 3. Excellent academic/technical performance 4. Compliance with practical training requirements

Application Deadline:

Contact International Exchange Office for application procedures
University: Guangdong University of Education
Region / City: Guangdong / Guangzhou
Info Link: https://international.gdeu.cn/scholarship
Application Link: Contact International Exchange Office for application procedures
Contact Info: Email: international@gdeu.cn Tel: +86-20-34113327

Scholarship Types:

Guangdong Provincial Government Scholarship for International Students

Application Requirements:

1. Non-Chinese national with valid passport 2. Enrolled in education programs 3. Excellent academic performance 4. Interest in basic education and teaching practice

Application Deadline:

Contact International Exchange Office for application procedures
University: Guangdong University of Foreign Studies
Region / City: Guangdong / Guangzhou
Info Link: https://iie.gdufs.edu.cn/info/1126/5073.htm
Application Link: Submit application to iie@gdufs.edu.cn (before Jul 5, 2025)
Contact Info: Email: iie@gdufs.edu.cn Tel: +86-20-36207153

Scholarship Types:

1. Outstanding Freshman Scholarship (Full/50% tuition waiver) 2. Outstanding Current Student Scholarship (Full/50% tuition waiver) 3. Chinese Language Student Scholarships

Application Requirements:

1. Good academic record (top 30% in class) 2. Attendance rate ≥90% 3. No other government scholarships 4. Meet HSK/TOEFL requirements of the program

Application Deadline:

Submit application to iie@gdufs.edu.cn (before Jul 5, 2025)
University: Southern Medical University
Region / City: Guangdong / Guangzhou
Info Link: http://istudy.smu.edu.cn/pc/article.html?id=y0m53m1en6
Application Link: 1. https://fimmu.at0086.cn/Student 2. https://studyinchina.csc.edu.cn/ (CSC Scholarship)
Contact Info: Email: studysmu@smu.edu.cn Tel: +86-20-61648385 Fax: +86-20-61648354

Scholarship Types:

1. Chinese Government Scholarship 2. Guangdong Provincial Government Scholarship 3. University President’s Scholarship 4. Outstanding International Freshman Scholarship

Application Requirements:

1. Non-Chinese national with valid passport 2. Meet academic background and age requirements 3. Excellent academic performance 4. Abide by Chinese laws and university rules

Application Deadline:

Contact International Exchange Office for application procedures
University: Guangdong University of Finance & Economics
Region / City: Guangdong / Guangzhou
Info Link: https://international.gdufe.edu.cn/scholarship
Application Link: Contact International Education College for application procedures
Contact Info: Email: international@gdufe.edu.cn Tel: +86-20-37215076

Scholarship Types:

Guangdong Provincial Government Scholarship for International Students

Application Requirements:

1. Non-Chinese national with valid passport 2. Enrolled in finance/economics programs 3. Excellent academic performance 4. Meet language requirements (TOEFL/IELTS for English-taught programs)

Application Deadline:

Contact International Education College for application procedures
University: Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering
Region / City: Guangdong / Guangzhou
Info Link: https://international.zhku.edu.cn/scholarship
Application Link: Contact International Exchange Office for application procedures
Contact Info: Email: international@zhku.edu.cn Tel: +86-20-89003501

Scholarship Types:

Guangdong Provincial Government Scholarship for International Students

Application Requirements:

1. Non-Chinese national with valid passport 2. Enrolled in agriculture/engineering programs 3. Excellent academic performance 4. Interest in agricultural practice and research

Application Deadline:

Contact International Exchange Office for application procedures
University: Guangdong Police College
Region / City: Guangdong / Guangzhou
Info Link: https://international.gdpc.edu.cn/scholarship
Application Link: Contact International Exchange Office for application procedures
Contact Info: Email: international@gdpc.edu.cn Tel: +86-20-83111048

Scholarship Types:

Guangdong Provincial Government Scholarship for International Students

Application Requirements:

1. Non-Chinese national with valid passport 2. Enrolled in political/legal programs 3. Excellent academic performance 4. No criminal record and compliance with Chinese laws

Application Deadline:

Contact International Exchange Office for application procedures
University: Guangzhou Maritime University
Region / City: Guangdong / Guangzhou
Info Link: https://international.gzmtu.edu.cn/scholarship
Application Link: Contact International Exchange Office for application procedures
Contact Info: Email: international@gzmtu.edu.cn Tel: +86-20-32083995

Scholarship Types:

Guangdong Provincial Government Scholarship for International Students

Application Requirements:

1. Non-Chinese national with valid passport 2. Enrolled in maritime-related programs 3. Excellent academic performance 4. Good health and compliance with maritime training requirements

Application Deadline:

Contact International Exchange Office for application procedures
University: Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts
Region / City: Guangdong / Guangzhou
Info Link: https://international.gzafa.edu.cn/scholarship
Application Link: Contact International Exchange Department for application form
Contact Info: Email: international@gzafa.edu.cn Tel: +86-20-84017740

Scholarship Types:

Guangdong Provincial Government Scholarship for International Students

Application Requirements:

1. Non-Chinese national with valid passport 2. Enrolled in fine arts programs 3. Excellent academic/artistic performance 4. Submit art portfolio (sketches, color paintings, etc.)

Application Deadline:

Contact International Exchange Department for application form
University: Shenzhen University
Region / City: Guangdong / Shenzhen
Info Link: https://lxs.szu.edu.cn/info/1003/1345.htm
Application Link: https://lxs.szu.edu.cn/
Contact Info: Tel: 0086-755-26536114Email: international@szu.edu.cn Address: Shenzhen University, Nanshan District, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province

Scholarship Types:

1. CGS. 2. Shenzhen University International Student Scholarships: Merit-based, covering different academic levels.

Application Requirements:

1. International students studying at SZU (undergraduate/master). 2. No violation of laws or school discipline, all compulsory courses passed. 3. GPA ≥2.0 (undergraduate), ≥2.5 (master) in 2024-2025 academic year. 4. Not winning other specified scholarships in 2025.

Application Deadline:

Academic Scholarship Application: Dec 4-5, 8-10, 2025; College Evaluation: Dec 11-17, 2025; Material Submission: Dec 18, 2025.
University: Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech)
Region / City: Guangdong / Shenzhen
Info Link: https://admissions.sustech.edu.cn/international/scholarship
Application Link: https://admissions.sustech.edu.cn/international
Contact Info: Tel: 0086-755-88010000 Email: international_admissions@sustech.edu.cn Address: Southern University of Science and Technology, Nanshan District, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province

Scholarship Types:

1. Chinese Government Scholarship (Full funding) 2. Guangdong Provincial Government Scholarship for International Students 3. University-level High-Value Scholarship for Top International Students (presumed)

Application Requirements:

1. Non-Chinese citizen with valid passport, in good health and friendly to China. 2. Outstanding academic performance in high school, with strong learning ability and research potential. 3. Meet the language requirements of the applied major (Chinese or English). 4. No criminal record or violation of school rules.

Application Deadline:

1. The deadline for the first round of international doctoral student scholarships in 2025 was February 12, and the deadline for the second round was April 1 (the Chinese Government Scholarship "High-Level Graduate Program" can only be applied for in the first round); 2. The deadline for the final round of registration for the CSCA academic proficiency test related to international undergraduate scholarships in 2026 is March 15; 3. The application deadline for the scholarship and assistance for undergraduate students participating in overseas exchange programs in the winter vacation and spring semester of 2026 was December 16, 2025.
University: Shenzhen Polytechnic University
Region / City: Guangdong / Shenzhen
Info Link: https://zs.szpt.edu.cn/international/scholarship
Application Link: https://zs.szpt.edu.cn/international
Contact Info: Tel: 0086-755-26731715 Email: zsb@szpt.edu.cn Address: Shenzhen Polytechnic University, Nanshan District, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province

Scholarship Types:

1. Guangdong Provincial Government Scholarship for International Students 2. Possible Subsidies for Skill Competitions (presumed)

Application Requirements:

1. Non-Chinese citizen with valid passport, in good health and friendly to China. 2. Meet the undergraduate admission requirements (vocational undergraduate orientation, equivalent to Chinese high school graduation). 3. Have a certain foundation in professional skills (preferred for skill-related majors). 4. Meet the language requirements of the applied major.

Application Deadline:

May 1,2026
University: Shenzhen Institute of Technology (SIT)
Region / City: Guangdong / Shenzhen
Info Link: https://www.sit.edu.cn/admission/international/scholarship
Application Link: https://www.sit.edu.cn/admission/international
Contact Info: Tel: 0086-755-23456789 Email: international_admission@sit.edu.cn Address: Shenzhen Institute of Technology,Guangming District, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province

Scholarship Types:

1. Chinese Government Scholarship (Full/partial funding) 2. Guangdong Provincial Government Scholarship for International Students 3. Possible Research-Specific Subsidies for Outstanding International Students (presumed)

Application Requirements:

1. Non-Chinese citizen with valid passport, in good health and friendly to China. 2. Outstanding academic performance, with research interests and potential (preferred for science and engineering majors). 3. Meet the language requirements of the applied major (Chinese or English). 4. No criminal record.

Application Deadline:

The deadlines for scholarships for other levels (undergraduate and master's) in 2026 have not been announced yet.
University: Foshan University
Region / City: Guangdong / Foshan
Info Link: https://www.fosu.edu.cn/chengjiao/gjjlhz/lhlx/jxj
Application Link: https://www.fosu.edu.cn/chengjiao/gjjlhz/lhlx/jxj
Contact Info: Tel: 0086-757-85572611 Email: international@fosu.edu.cn Address: Foshan University, Chancheng District, Foshan, Guangdong Province

Scholarship Types:

1. Guangdong Provincial Government Scholarship for International Students 2. University-level Scholarship for International Students (presumed

Application Requirements:

1. Non-Chinese citizen with valid passport, in good health and friendly to China. 2. Meet the undergraduate admission requirements (equivalent to Chinese high school graduation). 3. Good academic performance, no bad records. 4. Meet the language requirements of the applied major (HSK Level 4+ for Chinese-taught; relevant English proficiency certificate for English-taught). 5. Comply with the application requirements of the Guangdong Provincial Government Scholarship.

Application Deadline:

It is recommended to directly contact the International Education or Foreign Exchange Department of the college for consultation
University: Wuyi University
Region / City: Guangdong / Jiangmen
Info Link: https://www.wyu.edu.cn/sie/info/1121/1111.htm
Application Link: https://www.wyu.edu.cn/sie/info/1111/2821.htm
Contact Info: Tel: 0086-750-3296188 Email: wyulxs@163.com Address: Wuyi University, Jiangmen, Guangdong Province (Foreign Affairs Office, Room 617, South Main Building)

Scholarship Types:

1. Guangdong Provincial Government Scholarship for International Students (for new and current students) 2. Possible Subsidies for Enterprise-University Cooperation Internships (presumed)

Application Requirements:

1. Non-Chinese citizen with valid passport, in good health and friendly to China. 2. Meet the undergraduate admission requirements (equivalent to Chinese high school graduation). 3. HSK certificate (Level 4 or above) for Chinese-taught programs; English proficiency certificate for English-taught programs (if any). 4. Good academic performance, no criminal record and comply with school rules. 5. For applicants under 18 years old, a notarized guardian certificate in China is required.

Application Deadline:

For the 2025 academic year, the application deadline for international student scholarships for academic programs was June 30 for undergraduates and May 31 for postgraduates.
University: Shantou University
Region / City: Guangdong / Shantou
Info Link: https://www.stu.edu.cn/info/1219/7693.htm
Application Link: http://se.stu.edu.cn/application
Contact Info: Tel: 0086-754-86503820Fax: 0086-754-86500050 Email: o_sie@stu.edu.cn Address: Shantou University, No. 243 University Road, Shantou, Guangdong Province, Postcode: 515063

Scholarship Types:

1. Chinese Government Scholarship (only for master and doctoral programs) 2. Guangdong Provincial Government Scholarship for International Students (¥10,000 for undergraduates) 3. University-level International Student Scholarships (four tiers: full tuition + accommodation + living allowance, full tuition + accommodation, full tuition, half tuition)

Application Requirements:

1. Non-Chinese citizen with valid passport, in good health and friendly to China. 2. Meet the undergraduate admission requirements (equivalent to Chinese high school graduation). 3. Good academic performance, diligent and eager to learn, with good conduct. 4. For Chinese-taught programs (except Chinese International Education): HSK certificate (Level 4 or above); applicants who completed high school in Chinese can apply for exemption. 5. For scholarship applicants, two recommendation letters (from high school principal and one teacher) are required. 6. No criminal record or violation of Chinese laws and school rules.

Application Deadline:

June 1 every year (for referecne)
University: Dongguan University of Technology
Region / City: Guangdong / Dongguan
Info Link: https://www.dgut.edu.cn/international/scholarship
Application Link: https://www.dgut.edu.cn/info/1012/76772.htm
Contact Info: Tel: 0086-769-22861919 Email: international@dgut.edu.cn Address: Dongguan University of Technology, Songshan Lake District, Dongguan, Guangdong Province

Scholarship Types:

1. Guangdong Provincial Government Scholarship for International Students 2. University-level International Student Scholarships (3 tiers: 75% tuition waiver, 50% tuition waiver, 25% tuition waiver)

Application Requirements:

1. Non-Chinese citizen with valid passport, in good health and friendly to China. 2. Meet the undergraduate admission requirements (equivalent to Chinese high school graduation), with good academic performance. 3. Have a clear study plan and interest in engineering-related majors (preferred). 4. Meet the language requirements of the applied major (HSK Level 4+ for Chinese-taught; IELTS 6.0+/TOEFL 80+ for English-taught). 5. No criminal record and comply with the university’s regulations.

Application Deadline:

1. The application deadline for the Guangdong Provincial Government Scholarship for International Students in Guangdong and the university's own scholarship for international students is June 10 every year. 2. The scholarship for language training students needs to be applied for by semester: 3. the deadline for the autumn semester is August 10, 4. the deadline for the spring semester is February 10.
University: Zhaoqing University
Region / City: Guangdong / Zhaoqing
Info Link: https://zs.zqu.edu.cn/international/scholarship
Application Link: https://zs.zqu.edu.cn/international
Contact Info: Tel: 0086-758-2716233 Email: international@zqu.edu.cn Address: Zhaoqing University, Duanzhou District, Zhaoqing, Guangdong Province

Scholarship Types:

1. Guangdong Provincial Government Scholarship for International Students 2. Possible Small Subsidies for Local International Education Exchanges (presumed)

Application Requirements:

1. Non-Chinese citizen with valid passport, in good health and friendly to China. 2. Meet the undergraduate admission requirements (equivalent to Chinese high school graduation). 3. Have good academic performance and no criminal record. 4. Meet the language requirements of the applied major (HSK Level 4+ for Chinese-taught programs). 5. Comply with the relevant regulations of the university and the scholarship program.

Application Deadline:

It is recommended to directly contact the International Education or Foreign Exchange Department of the college for consultation
University: Zhaoqing Medical College
Region / City: Guangdong / Zhaoqing
Info Link: https://www.zqmc.edu.cn/admission/international/scholarship
Application Link: https://www.zqmc.edu.cn/admission/international
Contact Info: Tel: 0086-758-2857067 Email: zqmc_international@163.com Address: Zhaoqing Medical College, Duanzhou District, Zhaoqing, Guangdong Province

Scholarship Types:

1. Guangdong Provincial Government Scholarship for International Students 2. Possible Subsidies for Local Medical International Exchanges (presumed)

Application Requirements:

1. Non-Chinese citizen with valid passport, in good health and friendly to China. 2. Meet the undergraduate admission requirements (equivalent to Chinese high school graduation), with preference for applicants interested in medical majors. 3. Good academic performance, no criminal record and comply with medical ethics. 4. Meet the language requirements of the applied major (HSK Level 4+ for Chinese-taught programs). 5. Provide relevant medical-related certificates (if any).

Application Deadline:

It is recommended to directly contact the International Education or Foreign Exchange Department of the college for consultation