The Local Government Scholarship is a program initiated by various provincial and municipal governments in China to attract international students to pursue higher education in their regions. This scholarship aims to promote educational and cultural exchange, enhance mutual understanding, and foster cooperation between China and other countries. It is available for undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs at numerous universities across different provinces and cities in China.
The Local Government Scholarship provides a range of benefits to international students, including:
• Full or Partial Tuition Coverage: The scholarship can cover full or partial tuition fees depending on the scholarship category and duration.
• Accommodation: Free on-campus accommodation or a monthly stipend for off-campus accommodation.
• Living Allowance: A monthly stipend to cover living expenses, which varies depending on the level of study and location:
Undergraduate students: 1,500 – 2,500 CNY per month
Undergraduate programs: High school graduates under the age of 25.
Master’s programs: Bachelor’s degree holders under the age of 35.
• Comprehensive Medical Insurance: Health insurance covers essential medical services.
To be eligible for the Local Government Scholarship, applicants must meet the following requirements:
• Nationality: Must be a non-Chinese citizen.
• Education Background and Age:
Undergraduate programs: High school graduates under the age of 25.
Master’s programs: Bachelor’s degree holders under the age of 35.
Doctoral programs: Master’s degree holders under the age of 40.
• Academic Performance: Strong academic record.
• Language Proficiency: Proficiency in Chinese or English, depending on the language of instruction for the chosen program.
• Application Documents: A complete set of documents, including application form, highest diploma, academic transcripts, study plan or research proposal, recommendation letters, and a valid passport copy.
The Local Government Scholarship is available at numerous prestigious universities across various provinces and cities in China. Here are some
of the universities offering this scholarship:
Beijing Normal University
Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Zhejiang University
Nanjing University
Wuhan University
Sichuan University
Sun Yat-sen University
Xiamen University
Harbin Institute of Technology
University of Science and Technology of China
West Anhui University
Beijing Information Science & Technology University
Shandong University of Art and Design
Northeast Electric Power University
Beijing Wuzi University BWU
Hohai University
Binzhou Medical University
Dalian University of Technology
Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications
Shanxi Normal University
Shanghai Second Polytechnic University
China Youth University for Political Sciences CYU
Dali University
Harbin University
Beijing University of Agriculture BUA
Scholarships:
Anhui Government Scholarship
Beijing Government Scholarship
Chongqing Municipal Government Mayor Scholarship
Fujian Government Scholarship
Guangdong Government Outstanding Foreign Student Scholarship
Guangxi Government Scholarship for ASEAN Students
Guizhou Government Scholarship
Hainan Provincial Government Scholarship
Hebei Government Scholarship
Heilongjiang Government Scholarship
Henan Government Scholarship
Hubei Provincial Scholarship
Hunan Provincial Scholarship
Jiangsu Government Scholarship (Jasmine scholarship, provincial level)
Jiangsu Government Scholarship (Nanjing City)
Jiangxi Provincial Government Scholarship
Jilin Provincial Government Scholarship
Liaoning Government Scholarship
Shandong Government Scholarship
Shanghai Government Scholarship
Shaanxi Sanqin Provincial Scholarship
Shanxi Government Scholarship
Sichuan Provincial Government Scholarship
Tianjin Government Scholarship
Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Government Scholarships for Neighboring Countries
Yunnan Government Scholarship for Neighboring Countries
Zhejiang Province Government Scholarship (Provincial level)
• Zhejiang Province Government Scholarship (Hangzhou City)
• Zhejiang Province Government Scholarship (Ningbo City)
• Zhejiang Province Government Scholarship (Yiwu City)