Beijing Government Scholarship 2025-2026 (Fully Funded)

Exciting news for international students! The Beijing Government Scholarship is now open for applications. This guide provides comprehensive details about the scholarship program, its financial benefits, and a step-by-step overview of the application process.

The Beijing Government Scholarship is a fully funded opportunity for international students aiming to pursue undergraduate, master’s, or doctoral degrees at top universities in Beijing. Established by the Beijing Municipal Education Commission, the program was launched with an initial fund of 35 million yuan (approximately USD 5 million).

The scholarship is divided into three funding categories, with the highest level offering up to 40,000 yuan (approx. USD 5,700) per recipient annually.

This initiative is the first city-level scholarship in China created specifically to support international students and scholars. While it is fully supported by the municipal government, contributions from individuals, companies, and organizations are encouraged to further expand the scholarship fund.

University Funding Options

The scholarship is accepted by numerous leading universities in Beijing, each offering its own funding options and eligibility criteria. Students are advised to check directly with their preferred university for specific application requirements.

The primary goal of the Beijing Government Scholarship is to attract a larger number of international students to the city, thereby promoting the globalization and international competitiveness of Beijing’s higher education system.

Beijing Government Scholarship Summary

Level of Study: Undergraduate, Masters, PhD
Institutions(s): Beijing Universities
Study in: China
Courses Offered: Philosophy, economics, law, education, literature, history, management, science, engineering, agriculture, medicine, and art.
Beijing Government Scholarship Deadline: Between February to June of each year

Beijing Government Scholarship Duration

Applicants pursuing Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degrees at universities and colleges in the Beijing region are eligible for scholarships with a maximum duration of up to four years.
Those applying for Chinese language programs or related advanced studies at institutions in Beijing can receive scholarship support for up to one year.
International scholars and students enrolled in specialized training programs at universities in the Beijing area may be granted scholarships for a period of up to one year.
Exchange students or individuals who have made significant contributions to international education in Beijing are also eligible for scholarships lasting up to one year.

Scholarship Coverage

The Beijing Municipal Government Scholarship for International Students only covers tuition fees. According to the applicants’ status, the allowance for scholarship students can be classified into 5 types:

40,000 RMB/year for a Doctoral degree
30,000 RMB/year for a Masters degree
20,000 RMB/year/ for a Bachelor degree
10,000 RMB/year for a Senior training or long term language program
5,000 RMB/year for Exchange students or students with outstanding contributions to international education in Beijing.

Eligibility Criteria for Beijing Government Scholarship

To qualify for Beijing Government Scholarship, candidate must fulfill all of the following requirements below:

Required Languages: Requirement for the applicant’s language proficiency is based on the requirement of the academic programs and determined by the individual higher learning institution.
Eligible Countries: All World Countries except Chinese citizens.
Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens and in good health.
Applicants for undergraduate studies in Beijing must have completed senior high school with good grades and be under the age of 30.
Applicants for Masters degree studies in Beijing must have Bachelor’s degree and be under the age of 35.
Applicants for Doctoral degree studies in Beijing must have Master’s degree and be under the age of 40.
Applicants for advanced studies must have an undergraduate degree or be in the second year of a university course and be under the age of 50.
Applicants for long term language study must have a high school diploma and be under the age of 60.
Visiting scholar candidates in Beijing must have a Masters or higher degree or hold academic titles of associate professor or higher, and be under the age of 50.
Meeting entry requirements of the applied university and program.
Applicants should not be awardees of Chinese government scholarships at the same time.
University funding options
Student financial aid

How to Apply for Beijing Government Scholarship?

Please follow the following step by step application instructions to avail Beijing Government Scholarship:

Select a university which offer Beijing Government Scholarship from here.
Once you finalize any university situated in Beijing then visit the website of that University in Beijing for “International Students” and locate Scholarships tab
In Scholarships Section, click on Beijing Municipal Government Scholarship. Here you’ll find the complete procedure guide of that particular Beijing University with application forms and required document list but see below steps for the general procedure:
List of Documents Required for Beijing Municipal Government Scholarship:
- Application Form for Beijing Municipal Government Scholarship (can be collected from the institutions in Beijing or downloaded from the school’s website)
- Highest diploma and transcript (notarized photocopy).
- Photocopy of Foreigner Physical Examination Form (printed by the Chinese quarantine authority and only for those whose period of study in China is six months or greater).
- Applicants for Degree study or specialized research should submit a study plan (no more than 400 words) or a research plan (no more than 800 words).
- Applicants for music and fine arts are requested to submit personal works.
- Applicants under the age of 18 should submit the legal documents of their legal guardians in China.
- University funding options
  University grants
Applicants submit documents to the Chinese government office in charge of sending international students to China, relevant offices in the applicants’ home country, or the Chinese diplomatic missions or embassies in the applicants’ home country.
Applicants may submit documents to Chinese institutions in Beijing directly.