Scholarship Directory

Scholarships for Chinese Students (Fully & Partially Funded)

If you're a Chinese student looking to study abroad in 2026, you have more options than you probably realize. Below are the source-linked scholarships open to China nationals — filtered from our database of 800+ verified programs and ranked so the most competitive, best-funded options appear first. Every entry links back to the official provider page — no aggregator middlemen, no dead links.

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University of Bologna

Unibo Study Grants and Fee Waivers (International Students)

Study grants and tuition-fee waivers for international students enrolling in first-cycle, single-cycle and second-cycle degree programmes.

ItalyUp to ~€11,000/year + fee waiver (varies by call)📅 Annual cycle
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University of Padua

Padua International Excellence Scholarship Programme

Merit-based scholarships for high-achieving international students enrolling in selected English-taught Master degrees at the University of Padua.

Italy€8,000/year (renewable) + tuition-fee waiver📅 Annual cycle
Official page
DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service)

DAAD EPOS — Development-Related Postgraduate Courses

Full scholarship for professionals from developing countries to pursue postgraduate courses at selected German universities.

GermanyMonthly stipend ~€934 (Master) / ~€1,300 (PhD) + travel + he📅 Rolling by program
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University of Toronto

Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship

Prestigious full-ride scholarship recognizing international students who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement and creativity, with recognition as leaders within their school.

CanadaTuition + books + incidental fees + full residence support f📅 Annual cycle
Official page
University of British Columbia

UBC International Scholars Awards

A family of merit + need-based awards for outstanding international undergraduate students, including refugees and students affected by war.

CanadaVaries by award (Karen McKellin ISA, Donald A. Wehrung, Inte📅 Annual cycle
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Republic of Türkiye (Türkiye Bursları)

Türkiye Scholarships

Government-funded fully-comprehensive scholarship program covering study in Turkish universities across all degree levels.

TürkiyeTuition + monthly stipend + accommodation + health insurance📅 Annual cycle
Official page
KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology)

KAIST International Student Scholarship

KAIST offers a range of scholarships for outstanding international undergraduate and graduate students in STEM-focused programs.

South KoreaFull tuition + monthly stipend (KRW) for eligible students (📅 Twice-yearly (Spring / Fall admission)
Official page
University of Oxford (Rhodes Trust)

Rhodes Scholarships

The oldest international scholarship programme in the world. Fully funds postgraduate study at Oxford for outstanding young leaders.

United KingdomFull Oxford tuition + college fees + £18,510/year stipend + 📅 Annual (July–October depending on constituency)
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French Ministry for Europe & Foreign Affairs

Eiffel Excellence Scholarship Programme

Prestigious French government scholarship to attract top international students to French higher education institutions.

France€1,181–1,700/month + additional benefits (travel, insurance,📅 Annual (~January institutional deadline)
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Singapore Ministry of Education / A*STAR / NRF

Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA)

Joint scholarship attracting top international students to pursue PhDs in Singapore in science and engineering.

SingaporeFull tuition + S$2,700/mo → S$3,200/mo after PhD Qualifying 📅 Twice-yearly (Jan intake, Jun intake)
Official page
Australian Government

Australia Awards Scholarships

Long-term development scholarships funding full-time undergraduate or Master's study at Australian universities and TAFEs for citizens of partner countries.

AustraliaFull tuition + return airfare + establishment allowance + mo📅 Annual (typically Feb–Apr)
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Government of Canada

Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships

Prestigious Canadian government doctoral scholarship attracting and retaining world-class PhD students at Canadian institutions.

CanadaCA$50,000 per year for 3 years (non-taxable)📅 Annual (institutional deadlines ~September; competition Nov)
Official page
Yale University

Yale Undergraduate Need-Based Financial Aid (International)

Yale meets 100% of demonstrated financial need for admitted international undergrads. Admission is need-blind for all applicants.

United StatesFull demonstrated financial need met (average grant >$60,000📅 Aligned with Yale admission cycle (Nov ED / Jan RD)
Official page
Harvard University

Harvard Undergraduate Financial Aid (International)

Harvard meets 100% of demonstrated financial need for all admitted international undergraduates. Admissions is need-blind.

United StatesFull demonstrated financial need met — families under ~$85k 📅 Aligned with admission deadlines
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

MIT Undergraduate Need-Based Financial Aid (International)

MIT meets 100% of demonstrated need for all admitted undergraduates, domestic and international. Need-blind admissions.

United StatesFull demonstrated financial need met (average scholarship >$📅 Aligned with admission deadlines
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EPFL

EPFL Excellence Fellowships (Master’s)

Merit-based fellowships for outstanding students admitted to EPFL master’s programmes.

SwitzerlandCHF 16,000/year + tuition-fee waiver📅 Aligned with master’s admission (Dec 15)
Official page
ETH Zurich

ETH Excellence Scholarship & Opportunity Award (ESOP)

For outstanding students starting a master’s programme at ETH Zurich; covers living expenses plus tuition.

SwitzerlandCHF 12,000/semester + tuition waiver (ESOP: CHF 6,000/semest📅 Annual (Dec 15)
Official page
University of Melbourne

Melbourne Research Scholarship (MRS)

Full research scholarship for outstanding domestic and international graduate researchers at Melbourne.

AustraliaFull tuition + AU$37,000+/year living stipend + relocation a📅 Two rounds annually (Apr and Oct)
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University of Sydney

Sydney Scholars Awards

Merit-based awards for high-achieving international undergraduate applicants to Sydney.

AustraliaAU$10,000–$40,000 (one-off)📅 Rolling (aligned with admission)
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Monash University

Monash International Merit Scholarship

Merit-based scholarship for high-achieving international students at Monash.

AustraliaAU$10,000/year (up to 4 years)📅 Two rounds annually
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Australian National University

ANU Chancellor’s International Scholarship

Tuition remission for high-achieving international students starting an ANU degree.

Australia25%–50% tuition remission📅 Aligned with admission rounds
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UNSW Sydney

UNSW International Scientia Coursework Scholarship

Competitive merit scholarship for outstanding international students starting a UNSW coursework degree.

AustraliaAU$5,000–$20,000/year📅 Two rounds annually
Official page
University of Auckland

University of Auckland International Student Excellence Scholarship

Merit-based one-off award for outstanding new international undergraduate students at Auckland.

New ZealandNZ$10,000 (one-off)📅 Annual (Oct)
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Hong Kong UGC (HKPFS)

Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme

Prestigious fellowship for outstanding students pursuing PhD studies at Hong Kong’s UGC-funded universities.

Hong KongHK$338,000/year stipend + HK$14,000/year conference/travel a📅 Annual (Dec 1)
Official page
Nanyang Technological University

Nanyang President’s Graduate Scholarship (NPGS)

Premier PhD scholarship at NTU for top-tier candidates worldwide.

SingaporeFull tuition + monthly stipend S$3,300–4,300 + conference su📅 Rolling (twice yearly)
Official page
National University of Singapore

NUS Research Scholarship

Research scholarships for outstanding graduate students pursuing research degrees at NUS.

SingaporeMonthly stipend S$2,200–2,700 + full tuition📅 Two intakes annually
Official page
World Bank / Japan

Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Programme (JJ/WBGSP)

Scholarships for mid-career professionals from developing countries to study development-related fields.

MultipleFull tuition + monthly living stipend + travel + health insu📅 Annual (Feb–Mar)
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OPEC Fund (OFID)

OPEC Fund Scholarship Award

Annual scholarship for outstanding students from developing countries to pursue master’s degrees in development-relevant fields.

MultipleUp to US$50,000 covering tuition, monthly allowance, health 📅 Annual (May)
Official page
New Zealand MFAT

Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships

NZ Government scholarships for candidates from developing countries to study in NZ or online.

New ZealandFull tuition + living allowance + establishment allowance + 📅 Annual (Feb–Mar)
Official page
Wellcome Trust

Wellcome PhD Programmes for Basic Scientists

Wellcome-funded PhD programmes at leading UK institutions for scientists tackling human/animal/planetary health.

United KingdomFull stipend + tuition + research/travel support (4-year PhD📅 Annual (varies by host)
Official page
University of Oxford

Reach Oxford Scholarships (Undergraduate)

For students from low-income countries unable to study in their own country and lacking financial means for the UK.

United KingdomFull tuition + living costs + one return flight per year📅 Aligned with Oxford UCAS (15 Oct)
Official page
Princeton University

Princeton Undergraduate Need-Based Financial Aid (International)

Princeton meets 100% of demonstrated need for all admitted students; grants replace loans. Need-blind for internationals.

United StatesFull demonstrated financial need met as grants (no loans)📅 Aligned with admission deadlines
Official page
Stanford University

Stanford Undergraduate Need-Based Financial Aid (International)

Stanford meets 100% of demonstrated need for admitted internationals (need-aware admission, but generous aid).

United StatesFull demonstrated financial need met (need-aware admissions 📅 Aligned with admission
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NYU Abu Dhabi

NYU Abu Dhabi Financial Aid (Undergraduate)

NYUAD offers generous need-based aid that meets 100% of demonstrated need for all admitted undergraduates.

United Arab EmiratesFull demonstrated need + travel + laptop; many admitted stud📅 Aligned with admission
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Aga Khan University

AKU Financial Assistance Programme

Need-based financial aid ensuring qualified students can attend AKU regardless of family income.

PakistanPartial to full tuition support based on demonstrated need📅 Aligned with admission
Official page
Ashoka University

Ashoka Financial Aid & Scholarships

Ashoka University’s need-based financial aid programme ensures no admitted student is denied due to finances.

India25%–100% tuition + boarding, based on demonstrated need📅 Aligned with admission rounds
Official page
University of Toronto

Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship

U of T's flagship international undergraduate scholarship for exceptional students demonstrating leadership and impact.

CanadaFull tuition + books + incidental fees + full residence for 📅 Annual (school nomination Nov 30, student profile mid-Jan)
Official page
McGill University

McGill Entrance Scholarship Program

Merit-based entrance scholarships for exceptional students entering McGill directly from high school or CEGEP.

CanadaOne-time CA$3,000 or renewable CA$3,000–12,000/year📅 Annual (Jan 21)
Official page
University of British Columbia

International Major Entrance Scholarship (IMES)

Renewable merit-based scholarships for outstanding international students entering UBC directly from secondary school.

CanadaCA$10,000+/year (renewable), up to full tuition depending on📅 Aligned with UBC admission (Dec–Jan)
Official page
KAUST

KAUST Fellowship (Master’s and PhD)

All admitted students automatically receive the KAUST Fellowship; one of the world’s most generous STEM scholarships.

Saudi ArabiaFull tuition + monthly stipend $20,000–30,000/yr + housing +📅 Rolling (Jan–Aug intake)
Official page
HKUST

HKUST Redbird PhD Scholarship

HKUST scholarship for top PhD candidates who did not receive HKPFS.

Hong KongFull tuition + monthly stipend + one-off relocation + confer📅 Two intakes annually
Official page
DAAD

DAAD Study Scholarships for Graduates of All Disciplines

DAAD scholarship enabling foreign graduates to pursue a Master programme at any state or state-recognised German university.

Germany€934/mo + travel + health + tuition support📅 Annual (usually Sep–Nov)
Official page
DAAD

DAAD Research Grants — Doctoral Programmes in Germany

DAAD funding for foreign doctoral candidates conducting a full PhD or research stay in Germany.

Germany€1,300/mo + travel + health + research allowance + family/ch📅 Annual (Sep–Nov typically)
Official page
Heinrich Böll Foundation

Heinrich Böll Foundation Scholarship

Politically green foundation scholarships for outstanding students committed to democracy, human rights, ecology and gender justice.

GermanyUp to €934/mo (Master) or €1,350/mo (PhD) + fees + supplemen📅 Twice per year (Mar 1 / Sep 1)
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Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS)

KAS Scholarship for International Students

Christian-democratic foundation scholarship for outstanding international graduates and doctoral candidates studying in Germany.

Germany€934/mo (Master), €1,350/mo (PhD) + supplements + seminars📅 Annual (Jul 15)
Official page
Friedrich Ebert Stiftung (FES)

FES Scholarships for International Students

Social-democratic foundation scholarship for high-achieving students committed to social justice, democracy and international solidarity.

GermanyUp to €934/mo (Master) or €1,350/mo (PhD) + supplements + se📅 Twice yearly
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Friedrich Naumann Foundation

FNF Scholarship for International Students

Liberal foundation scholarship for talented international students committed to freedom, democracy and human rights.

Germany€934/mo (Master), €1,350/mo (PhD) + supplements + seminars📅 Twice yearly (Apr 30 / Oct 31)
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Rosa Luxemburg Stiftung (RLS)

RLS Scholarships for International Students

Left-democratic socialist foundation scholarship for internationally-minded students engaged in emancipatory scholarship and activism.

Germany€934/mo (Master), €1,350/mo (PhD) + supplements📅 Twice yearly (Apr 1 / Oct 1)
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Hanns Seidel Stiftung

Hanns Seidel Foundation Scholarship (International)

Christian-social foundation (CSU-aligned) scholarship for international students of exceptional talent and civic commitment.

Germany€934/mo (Master), €1,350/mo (PhD) + seminars + fees📅 Annual (Jul 15)
Official page
Federal Ministry of Education (BMBF)

Deutschlandstipendium

Nationwide merit-based scholarship at participating German universities, awarded for at least two semesters.

Germany€300/mo for at least 2 semesters (co-funded by state + priva📅 Annual (varies by university)
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Alexander von Humboldt Foundation

Humboldt Research Fellowship (Postdoc & Experienced)

Research fellowships enabling excellent international scholars to conduct 6–24 months of research at any host in Germany.

Germany€2,700–€3,200/mo + family + travel + language + research all📅 Rolling
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Max Planck Society

International Max Planck Research Schools (IMPRS) PhD Programs

Structured, fully-funded PhD programs jointly run by Max Planck Institutes and partner universities across Germany.

GermanyFull tuition-free + €1,650–€2,400/mo TVöD-based contract or 📅 Annual (varies by IMPRS)
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Helmholtz Association

Helmholtz Graduate Schools & PhD Programs

Structured PhD programs at Germany’s largest research organisation covering 18 national research centres.

GermanyTVöD 13 contract (~€2,500–€3,000/mo net) + full research sup📅 Rolling / annual
Official page
Bayer Foundation

Bayer Foundation Fellowships (STEM & Medicine)

Corporate foundation fellowships supporting international study/research stays in STEM and health sciences with a focus on Germany.

GermanyUp to €10,000 per fellow (varies by program)📅 Annual
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European Commission (multi-university consortia)

Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters (EMJM) Scholarships

EU-funded, fully integrated Master programmes delivered by consortia of 2+ European universities, with substantial scholarships awarded per programme.

MultipleFull tuition + €1,400/mo living + €1,000 travel + €500 insta📅 Annual (Dec–Feb typical)
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LMU Munich

LMU Munich Scholarships for International Students

A portfolio of LMU-run and externally-partnered scholarships for international students at Ludwig Maximilian University.

GermanyProgram-dependent — mostly monthly stipends + fee support (v📅 Varies by program
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RWTH Aachen

RWTH Aachen International PhD & Master Scholarships

RWTH-run merit stipends and structured PhD/Master programs for international students in STEM.

GermanyMonthly stipend + travel; details vary by scheme (RWTH Bildu📅 Varies by program
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University of Oxford

Pershing Square Graduate Scholarship (Oxford 1+1 MBA)

Fully-funded Oxford 1+1 MBA program for candidates committed to solving major social challenges.

United KingdomFull tuition & fees for both years + Oxford MBA living stipe📅 Annual (Jan)
Official page
Cambridge Trust

Cambridge Trust Scholarships

Umbrella scholarship body funding ~500 students per year at Cambridge across dozens of country-, subject- and cohort-specific schemes.

United KingdomFrom partial fees to full tuition + stipend depending on sch📅 Annual (aligned with Cambridge deadlines)
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Wellcome Trust (partner UK universities)

Wellcome Trust PhD Programmes

Structured 4-year PhD programmes funded by Wellcome Trust at partner UK universities in health-related science.

United KingdomFull tuition + stipend (~£23,000/yr, higher in London) + tra📅 Annual (Nov–Jan typical)
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