China scholarships for African students
China is now one of the top destinations for African students, with thousands of fully funded places offered each year through the Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC), Confucius Institute Scholarships and provincial programs.
Below are the China-based scholarships, fellowships and exchange programs currently open to African applicants in our database — covering Bachelors, Masters and PhD programs across Beijing, Shanghai, Tsinghua, Peking University and beyond.
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CUHK-Shenzhen International Undergraduate Entry Scholarships 2027
CUHK-Shenzhen International Undergraduate Entry Scholarships 2027: Entry awards range from accommodation support to partial/full tuition and Honor tuition-plus-living tier. Normally four years, six for Clinical Medicine; annual renewal requires GPA above 3.0. School of Music has separate 20,000/50,0
Westlake University International PhD Fellowships and Scholarships
Westlake University International PhD Fellowships and Scholarships: Institutional fellowships/scholarships exceedCNY 85 k annually before tax; tuition waiver may be full or partial. Deadline: 2 November 2026 at 10:00 (time zone not stated).
Duke Kunshan Global Leaders Full Scholarship Award
Duke Kunshan Global Leaders Full Scholarship Award: Tuition; books/housing/insurance/meal subsidies; annual return airfare; one-time laptop stipend; essential costs of Duke study-away semester. Deadline: 2 November 2026 at 23:59 America/New_York.
USTB Chancellor (Dingxin) Scholarship 2027
Full and partial awards: tuition, campus accommodation, living allowance and medical insurance; stipend amount unspecified. Upcoming: 1 November 2026–30 April 2027; cutoff hour and timezone unstated
CityUHK (Dongguan) International Undergraduate Entrance Scholarship – 2027
Full tier: four-year tuition, campus accommodation, CNY 2,500 monthly for 12 months annually, and medical insurance. Talent tier: CNY 50,000 yearly plus medical insurance. Non-Chinese citizens with strong high-school records, recognised qualifications and English proficiency; special citizenship/res
UNNC PhD Scholarship in Graph Machine Learning
University of Nottingham Ningbo China: Tuition and RMB 4,500 monthly for up to 36 months. Eligibility and application conditions apply.
XJTLU Undergraduate Entry Scholarship
Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University: Up to 50% tuition annually, renewable on academic performance. Eligibility and application conditions apply.
Nottingham Global Scholarships at UNNC
University of Nottingham Ningbo China: 50% or 100% of first-year tuition. Eligibility and application conditions apply.
Zhejiang/Ningbo Government Scholarship at UNNC
Zhejiang / Ningbo Governments: RMB 20,000 undergraduate or RMB 30,000 taught masters toward tuition. Eligibility and application conditions apply.
Shanghai Government Scholarship for International Students
City-funded scholarships covering tuition, and in the full category living costs and insurance, for international students at Shanghai's universities.
CAS-ANSO Scholarship for Master's and PhD Study at the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences
Fully funded Master's and PhD places at the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences for students from ANSO partner and Belt & Road regions, including most African countries.
Tsinghua University Master of Public Administration in International Development (MID/MIDG)
Two-year English-taught MPA at Tsinghua's School of Public Policy and Management, with scholarship support widely awarded to public-sector applicants from African and other developing countries.
Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC)
The Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC) is a fully funded award covering bachelor, master and PhD study at 280+ Chinese universities — tuition, accommodation, monthly stipend and comprehensive insurance for international students from Africa.
Chinese Government Scholarship (CGS) – South Sudan
The Chinese Embassy in Juba runs the annual Chinese Government Scholarship intake for South Sudanese students, funding undergraduate through doctoral study at Chinese universities.
Shandong University Master Scholarship
The Shandong University Master Scholarship for 2026 is a fully funded opportunity for international students to pursue Master’s degree programs at one of China’s most prestigious universities. This scholarship aims to attract talented students worldwide, offering financial suppor
Schwarzman Scholars Program
The Schwarzman Scholars Program offers a fully funded master's degree in China for future global leaders, with an application deadline of September 9, 2026, at 3 p.m. EDT for U.S./Global applicants. All applications must be submitted online in English, with a strict prohibition on AI-generated content.
Yenching Academy Scholarship 2027 (Peking University)
A fully funded master's in interdisciplinary China Studies at Peking University — tuition, accommodation, a monthly stipend, a round-trip journey and field study costs — with applications for the 2027 cohort closing 30 November 2026.
Schwarzman Scholars Program (Tsinghua University)
Schwarzman Scholars is a prestigious scholarship at Tsinghua University designed to cultivate future global leaders with a deep understanding of China's role in the 21st-century geopolitical landscape. It offers a fully funded Master's program emphasizing leadership development, cross-cultural understanding, and a global network. The curriculum focuses on China's impact on global affairs, providing immersive experiences and fostering connections to bridge China and the rest of the world. The application deadline is September annually.
Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, China PhD Studentships for International Students
Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University is providing PhD studentships worth RMB 80,000 for international students looking to study in China., Post a Comment
University of Wollongong Country Scholarship, 2027 onward
20% tuition reduction for minimum eligible course duration; unlimited awards. Eligible coursework offer issued from 12 June 2026, commencing 2027 onward; automatic award. Nationality: Kenya, Ethiopia, South Africa, Ghana, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Bangladesh, Brazil, Cambodia, Chile, mainland China, Colombia, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Nepal, Peru, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Vietna
Soochow Outstanding International Student Scholarship — Fall 2026
Soochow Outstanding International Student Scholarship — Fall 2026: University scholarship; amount governed by award category and university selection. Eligibility: International, overseas Chinese, Hong Kong/Macao enrolled students; bachelor previous-semester average 75 and conduct 80; masters/doctoral average 80 and conduct 80; study-period limits.
J. S. Lee Memorial Fellowship Programme 2027–28
J. S. Lee Memorial Fellowship Programme 2027–28: Return flights, visa, health insurance, accommodation and living costs. Eligibility: Relevant bachelor’s or higher; Chinese-art/museum research or practice; host outside habitual residence; full-time 4–12 months. No nationality restriction.
National University of Kaohsiung Foreign Student Admission Scholarship – Spring 2027
One-time award partly offsets approximately 20–50% of first semester/year tuition and fees. Foreign degree applicants meeting departmental academic/language rules; upload separate scholarship form together with admission documents. Chinese TOCFL A2/HSK 4 normally required except fully English-taught
CUHK Vice-Chancellor's PhD Scholarship Scheme
HKD 80,000 cash scholarship over three years, annual studentship HKD 229,200 and up to HKD 30,000 conference/research travel support over normative study. No tuition waiver stated. Open; eligibility and application conditions apply.
CSC–Chevening Small Island Developing States Master's Scholarships
A joint UK stream from the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission and Chevening reserved for citizens of Small Island Developing States, opening fully funded UK Master's study to Seychelles, Cabo Verde, Comoros, São Tomé & Príncipe and Guinea-Bissau.
Liberia National Scholarship Programme (Ministry of Education)
Liberia's Ministry of Education runs the country's central scholarship portal, covering local undergraduate and graduate tuition support plus government-to-government awards to Morocco, Egypt, China, Türkiye, Hungary and other partners.
Commonwealth Distance Learning Master’s Scholarships
These scholarships support Master’s study for candidates from eligible Commonwealth countries, enabling them to study a UK Master’s degree by distance learning while remaining in their home country. The scholarships cover tuition fees and study grants.
LMU - CSC Scholarship Program
The LMU - CSC Scholarship Program offers scholarships for highly qualified Chinese candidates to pursue doctoral studies and research at LMU Munich. It is a key element of the strategic cooperation between LMU and Chinese academic instituti
Commonwealth PhD Scholarships (Least Developed Countries & Vulnerable States)
Commonwealth PhD Scholarships are for applicants from least developed countries and vulnerable states, as classified by the OECD Development Assistance Committee (DAC), in the Commonwealth, for full-time doctoral study at a UK university.
Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships for Developing Commonwealth Countries
Commonwealth Distance Learning Master's Scholarships fund African professionals to study a UK master's part-time from home — tuition is fully covered, with no need to leave work or family.
Commonwealth Shared Scholarships
The Commonwealth Shared Scholarship programme is one of three Master’s programmes offered by the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission. It provides fully funded Master's scholarships to students from eligible Commonwealth countries to study in the UK, aiming to contribute to development needs by training skilled professionals and academics.
University of Southampton – Available International Student Scholarships for Africans
The University of Southampton has several available international student scholarships for Africans., Post a Comment
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC)?
CSC is a fully funded scholarship from the Chinese Ministry of Education covering tuition, accommodation, monthly stipend and comprehensive medical insurance for international students at over 280 partner universities.
Do I need to speak Chinese to study in China on scholarship?
No — most CSC and Confucius Institute scholarships offer English-taught programs. Mandarin language training is usually included as part of the scholarship.
How long does the China scholarship application take?
The full application cycle runs from December through April. Decisions are typically released between May and July for September intakes.
Can African students get PhD funding in China?
Yes — CSC, university presidential scholarships, and Belt and Road Initiative scholarships all fully fund African PhD candidates, often with a higher monthly stipend than Masters students.
Is the cost of living in China affordable for students?
Yes — outside of Beijing and Shanghai, monthly living costs typically range USD 250–500, well within the CSC stipend. Tier-2 cities like Wuhan, Xi'an and Chengdu are even cheaper.
What are Confucius Institute Scholarships?
These scholarships fund students wishing to study Chinese language, Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages (TCSOL), or Chinese culture, including full tuition, accommodation and stipend.
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