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University: Hunan International Economics University (Private)
Region / City: Hunan / Changsha
Info Link: https://www.hnieu.edu.cn/gjjlxy
Application Link: https://www.hnieu.edu.cn/gjjlxy/lxsq
Contact Info: Tel: +86-731-88100008; Email: international@hnieu.edu.cn

Scholarship Types:

1. Hunan Provincial Government Scholarship (¥18,000-25,000/year); 2. University Scholarship (Top: full tuition+accommodation, Excellent: 50% tuition, Good: 30% tuition); 3. Confucius Institute Scholarship (for Chinese language learners)

Application Requirements:

1. Non-Chinese citizen; 2. High school diploma (bachelor) / bachelor degree (master); 3. HSK 3 (bachelor) / HSK 4 (master); 4. Age 18-28 (bachelor), 22-35 (master); 5. Physical exam and no criminal record

Application Deadline:

May 31 (fall intake); November 30 (spring intake)
University: Hunan Railway Professional Technology College
Region / City: Hunan / Zhuzhou
Info Link: https://www.hnrpc.com/
Application Link: https://www.hnrpc.com/
Contact Info: International Office0731-22783888

Scholarship Types:

Hunan Provincial Scholarship for International Students

Application Requirements:

Non-Chinese nationality, valid passport;High school graduation or above;Abide by laws and school rules;Good academic performance.

Application Deadline:

May–June (University Recommendation)
University: Hunan Mechanical & Electrical Polytechnic
Region / City: Hunan / Changsha
Info Link: https://www.hnjdzy.edu.cn/
Application Link: https://www.hnjdzy.edu.cn/
Contact Info: International Office0731-84022888

Scholarship Types:

University-level International Student Scholarship

Application Requirements:

Non-Chinese nationality, valid passport;High school graduation or above;Meet admission requirements;Good academic performance.

Application Deadline:

Along with admission application
University: Hunan Communications Polytechnic
Region / City: Hunan / Changsha
Info Link: https://xgb.hnjtzy.com.cn/1300/
Application Link: https://xgb.hnjtzy.com.cn/1300/
Contact Info: Student Affairs Office Tel: 0731-82082023

Scholarship Types:

Hunan Provincial Scholarship for International Students

Application Requirements:

Non-Chinese nationality, valid passport;High school graduation or above;Abide by laws and school rules;Good academic performance.

Application Deadline:

May–June (University Recommendation)
University: Changsha Social Work College
Region / City: Hunan / Changsha
Info Link: https://gjjy.csmzxy.edu.cn/
Application Link: https://gjjy.csmzxy.edu.cn/
Contact Info: College of International Education Tel: 0731-82804366 Email: gjjy@csmzxy.edu.cn

Scholarship Types:

1. Hunan Provincial Scholarship for International Students2. University Outstanding International Student Scholarship

Application Requirements:

Non-Chinese nationality, aged 18–30;High school graduation or above;HSK Level 3 or above;No criminal record, good health.

Application Deadline:

Provincial: May–JuneUniversity: Sep–Oct
University: Hunan University
Region / City: Hunan / Changsha
Info Link: https://www.guet.edu.cn/international/2025/0516/c663a137550/page.htm
Application Link: http://admissions.hnu.edu.cn/
Contact Info: Study Abroad Center of Hunan University, Admission and Visa Office; Contact: Zeng Ting; Tel: +86-(0)731-88684912; Email: 303183478@qq.com

Scholarship Types:

1. CGS. 2. Hunan University International Student Scholarships: Merit-based for undergraduates, postgraduates, and doctoral students.

Application Requirements:

1. Non-Chinese citizens in good health, not studying in China currently. 2. Academic requirements: Master (bachelor’s degree, ≤35); Doctor (master’s degree, ≤40). 3. Transcripts, degree certificates, language certificate, physical exam, non-criminal record.

Application Deadline:

CGS Application: Early January to March 15 each year (submit to Overseas Students' Center of Hunan University).
University: Central South University
Region / City: Hunan / Changsha
Info Link: ttps://intl.csu.edu.cn/index.htm
Application Link: http://international.csu.edu.cn/
Contact Info: International Student Admission Office; Tel: +86-731-88879215; Email: intladmission@csu.edu.cn

Scholarship Types:

1. CGS. 2. Belt and Road Special Scholarship: For students from Belt and Road countries, supporting master's and doctoral studies.

Application Requirements:

1. Non-Chinese citizens, no criminal record, good health, academic excellence. 2. Academic requirements: Master (bachelor’s degree, ≤35); Doctor (master’s degree, ≤40). 3. Language: English-taught (IELTS ≥6.0 or TOEFL ≥85); Chinese-taught (HSK 4 ≥260). 4. No other scholarship support, strong academic background.

Application Deadline:

CGS "Silk Road" Program: Up to May 20, 2026. Postgraduate (Self-funded): Up to May 31, 2026.
University: Hunan Normal University
Region / City: Hunan / Changsha
Info Link: https://oiec.hunnu.edu.cn/lxsd1/jxjxmjs.htm
Application Link: http://iso.hunnu.edu.cn/
Contact Info: School of Foreign Languages, Hunan Normal University; Tel: +86-731-88872468; Email: fsc@hunnu.edu.cn; Address: Lushan Road, Yuelu District, Changsha City

Scholarship Types:

1. CGS. 2. Hunan Normal University International Student Scholarships: Merit-based for undergraduates, postgraduates, and doctoral students.

Application Requirements:

1. Non-Chinese citizens, good health, ≥18 years old by deadline, academic excellence. 2. Academic requirements: Undergraduate (high school graduate, ≤25); Master (bachelor’s degree, ≤35); Doctor (master’s degree, ≤40). 3. Language: Chinese-taught (Undergraduate: HSK 4+; Master/Doctor: HSK 5+); English-taught (IELTS ≥6.0 or TOEFL ≥85).

Application Deadline:

CGS & Degree Programs: Mar-Jun each year .Chinese Training Programs: Mar-Jun, Sep-Dec each year.
University: Changsha University of Science and Technology
Region / City: Hunan / Changsha
Info Link: https://www.csust.edu.cn/gjxy/info/1071/8000.htm
Application Link: http://www.csc.edu.cn/studyinchina (Chinese Government Scholarship Online Application System)
Contact Info: International College, Changsha University of Science and Technology; Email: admission@csust.edu.cn; Tel: +86-731-85258780

Scholarship Types:

Chinese Government Scholarship (Type-A Country Program)

Application Requirements:

1. Non-Chinese citizens, in good health; 2. Not receiving other types of Chinese Government Scholarships at the same time; 3. Age requirement: under 25 years old for bachelor's program, under 35 years old for master's program, under 40 years old for doctoral program, under 45 years old for general visiting students, under 50 years old for senior visiting students; 4. Academic requirement: high school diploma for bachelor's application, bachelor's degree for master's application, master's degree for doctoral application; 5. Language requirement: HSK Level 4 (180+ points) for undergraduate Chinese-taught programs, HSK Level 5 (180+ points) for master's/doctoral Chinese-taught programs; TOEFL 68+ points, IELTS 5.5+ points or Duolingo 85+ points for English-taught programs (English native speakers are exempt from English proficiency certificate); 6. Undergraduate applicants need to provide CSCA score report, and the deadline for score submission is May 31, 2026; 7. Master's/doctoral and senior visiting student applicants need to submit two recommendation letters from professors or associate professors.

Application Deadline:

Subject to the inquiry of the national student dispatch department or the Chinese embassy (consulate general) in the respective country; CSCA score submission deadline: May 31, 2026.
University: Xiangtan University
Region / City: Hunan / Xiangtan
Info Link: https://gjjlc.xtu.edu.cn/info/1024/2753.htm
Application Link: https://xtu.at0086.cn/StuApplication/Login.aspx; Chinese Government Scholarship: http://studyinchina.csc.edu.cn/#/login;
Contact Info: International Exchange Office, Xiangtan University; Tel: +86-731-58298080; Email: international@xtu.edu.cn; Address: Xiangtan University, Xiangtan City, Hunan Province

Scholarship Types:

1. Chinese Government Scholarship; 2. International Chinese Teacher Scholarship; 3. Hunan Provincial International Student Scholarship; 4. University-level Scholarships for International Students

Application Requirements:

1. Non-Chinese citizens, over 18 years old (born before March 1, 2008), in good health and with good conduct; 2. Chinese citizens who have immigrated to foreign countries must hold a valid foreign passport or nationality certificate for more than 4 years, and have actually resided abroad for more than 2 years in the recent 4 years (residing abroad for at least 9 months a year is counted as one year, based on entry and exit stamps); 3. Language requirement: HSK Level 4 and above for Chinese-taught programs; IELTS 6.0 and above or TOEFL 80 and above for English-taught programs; 4. Meet the academic requirements for the applied program; 5. Abide by Chinese laws and university regulations.

Application Deadline:

Non-degree (Language Training) Program: May 31, 2026; Self-funded Degree Program: April 30, 2026; Scholarship Programs: Subject to the corresponding admission brochure.
University: University of South China
Region / City: Hunan / Hengyang
Info Link: https://id.usc.edu.cn/info/1124/2838.htm
Application Link: https://id.usc.edu.cn/info/1124/2838.htm
Contact Info: Tel: +86-734-8282526; Email: international@usc.edu.cn

Scholarship Types:

1. Higher-level Department Scholarships (Hunan Provincial Foreign Student Scholarship, Hunan Provincial "Belt and Road" Language Student Scholarship); 2. University-level Scholarships (Type I Academic Scholarship, Type II Academic Scholarship, Type III Scholarship, Individual Scholarship); 3. Social Scholarships

Application Requirements:

1. Non-Chinese citizens holding valid foreign passports, friendly to China; 2. Abide by Chinese laws and regulations and the university's rules and regulations; 3. Have good moral character, honesty and trustworthiness, and good health; 4. Meet the academic requirements for the applied scholarship: Type I Academic Scholarship requires excellent comprehensive evaluation (no more than 40% of international students in the major); Type II Academic Scholarship is for outstanding international students applying for undergraduate or graduate programs; Type III Scholarship is for international students studying with Chinese students; 5. Higher-level department scholarships and university-level Type I Academic Scholarships cannot be obtained repeatedly; 6. International students studying for less than one academic year are not eligible for university-level Type I Academic Scholarship.

Application Deadline:

Subject to the annual announcement of the university; the quota and evaluation rules of university-level scholarships are formulated in March each year.
University: Hunan Chemical Vocational Technology College
Region / City: Hunan / Zhuzhou
Info Link: https://www.hnhgzy.com/gjjlhz/lxhg/zcfg/00c9db5d1770452dbec8ba4a298fd4d7.htm
Application Link: https://www.hnhgzy.com/gjjlhz/lxhg/zcfg/00c9db5d1770452dbec8ba4a298fd4d7.htm
Contact Info: International Cooperation and Exchange Department, Hunan Chemical Vocational Technology College; Tel: +86-731-22537068; Email: hnhgzygjc@163.com

Scholarship Types:

1. Hunan Provincial International Student Scholarship (Degree Student Scholarship, Language Student Scholarship); 2. University-level Scholarships and Grants

Application Requirements:

1. For Hunan Provincial International Student Scholarship: Non-Chinese citizens, friendly to China; abide by Chinese laws and university regulations; good moral character, honesty and trustworthiness, good health; good academic performance (degree students); for "Belt and Road" language student scholarship: new students recruited from "Belt and Road" countries, not entrusted to intermediaries; 2. For university-level scholarships: abide by Chinese laws and university regulations; friendly to China, respect Chinese social morality and customs; diligent in study, good academic performance, no absences or make-up exams (GPA 3.0+ for first-class, 2.5+ for second-class); actively participate in university activities; 3. For university-level grants: family financial difficulties; 4. International students who have obtained Hunan Provincial International Student Scholarship can directly enjoy the honor of university-level first-class scholarship, and the bonuses will not be paid repeatedly.

Application Deadline:

Degree students apply annually to the university; specific deadline shall be subject to the official announcement of the university each year.
University: Jishou University
Region / City: Hunan / Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture
Info Link: https://ieco.jsu.edu.cn/index.htm
Application Link: https://ieco.jsu.edu.cn/index.htm (download application forms on the official website)
Contact Info: International Exchange and Cooperation Office, Jishou University; Tel: +86-743-8564130; Email: ieco@jsu.edu.cn

Scholarship Types:

Hunan Provincial International Student Scholarship (including "Belt and Road" Language Student Scholarship)

Application Requirements:

1. Non-Chinese citizens holding valid foreign passports, friendly to China; 2. Abide by Chinese laws and regulations and the university's rules and regulations; 3. Have good moral character, honesty and trustworthiness, and good health; 4. Meet the academic and language requirements for the applied program; 5. For "Belt and Road" language student scholarship: new students recruited from "Belt and Road" countries; 6. Meet the relevant provisions of the "Hunan Provincial Student Financial Aid Fund Management Measures".

Application Deadline:

Subject to the official announcement of the university each year (the 2025 "Belt and Road" Language Student Scholarship announcement was released on June 9).