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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Read articleFrequently 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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