83 Scholarships in China for International Students
Explore scholarships in China for international students seeking funding for bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees at leading Chinese universities. This scholarship search highlights opportunities such as the Chinese Government Scholarship, which supports study at universities across China, the Guangdong Government Outstanding Foreign Student Scholarship, and funding available through institutions such as the University of Science and Technology of China. Students interested in technology and China’s fast-growing research sector can also browse undergraduate computer science courses or explore master’s degrees in data science while comparing scholarships that may cover tuition, accommodation, insurance, and living expenses.
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Most Featured Scholarships — China
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| Degree level | Recipients |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 8 |
| Master’s | 29 |
| Ph.D. | 8 |
Scholarship Recipients and Featured Scholarships — Bachelor’s
| Recipients per nationality | Nationalities / reported countries of origin |
|---|---|
| 2 | Bangladesh, Indonesia |
| 1 | Peru, Samoa, Tanzania, Türkiye |
| Subject category | Recipients |
|---|---|
| Engineering and Technology | 5 |
| Business and Economics | 1 |
| Natural Sciences and Mathematics | 1 |
| Social Sciences | 1 |
| Scholarship | Recipients |
|---|---|
| Chinese Government Scholarship | 3 |
| Children in Crisis Italy Scholarship | 1 |
| Nanjing Municipal Government and NJUST Joint Scholarship | 1 |
| NUPT full-tuition scholarship, formal award name | 1 |
| Tianjin University Special Chemical Engineering Scholarship | 1 |
| XJTLU Academic Merit Scholarship | 1 |
| Recipient | Scholarship | Institution and destination | Funded degree/program |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Sutrisno — Indonesia | XJTLU Academic Merit Scholarship | Xi'an Jiaotong Liverpool University; China | Bachelor’s in Architecture |
| Ana T. Paredes (2014–2018) — Peru | Nanjing Municipal Government and NJUST Joint Scholarship | Nanjing University of Science and Technology; China | Bachelor’s in Materials Science and Engineering |
| Thomas Jeremiah Mwabobo (2016–2020) — Tanzania | Children in Crisis Italy Scholarship | Liaoning Shihua University; China | Bachelor’s in Petroleum and Gas Engineering |
| Md Rabbi Al Islam — Bangladesh | NUPT full-tuition scholarship, formal award name | Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications; China | Bachelor’s in Electronic and Information Engineering, NUPT China,2019 |
| Enes Karakaya (2018–2022) — Türkiye | Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC) Type A – Bilateral Program | Shanghai Normal University; China | Bachelor’s in Chinese Language – Business Chinese bachelor’s, 2018–2022 |
| Chang Jonathan — Samoa | Chinese Government Scholarship / CSC | Harbin Normal University; China | Bachelor’s in Biological Science |
Funding Reported by Recipients — Bachelor’s
| Recipient and funded degree/program | Scholarship/funding source | Reported support |
|---|---|---|
| Sean Sutrisno Bachelor’s in Architecture | XJTLU Academic Merit Scholarship | XJTLU Academic Merit Scholarship Half of tuition was covered. |
| Ana T. Paredes Bachelor’s in Materials Science and Engineering | Nanjing Municipal Government and NJUST Joint Scholarship | Full tuition and campus accommodation; no living allowance |
| Thomas Jeremiah Mwabobo Bachelor’s in Petroleum and Gas Engineering | Children in Crisis Italy Scholarship | Full scholarship supporting the four-year undergraduate degree. |
| Md Rabbi Al Islam Bachelor’s in Electronic and Information Engineering, NUPT China,2019 | NUPT full-tuition scholarship, formal award name | Full tuition scholarship; GPA3.31,83.70% |
| Enes Karakaya Bachelor’s in Chinese Language – Business Chinese bachelor’s, 2018–2022 | Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC) Type A – Bilateral Program | Full tuition, free on-campus accommodation, health insurance, annual round-trip flight support, and a living allowance of approximately RMB 2,500 per month. |
| Chang Jonathan Bachelor’s in Biological Science | Chinese Government Scholarship / CSC | Undergraduate education funded for five years |
| Nicole Bachelor’s in Journalism | Chinese Government Scholarship | Full tuition fees and monthly living stipend |
Examples of Featured Recipients’ Application Backgrounds — Bachelor’s
| Recipient and funded degree/program | Scholarship/application route | Reported background |
|---|---|---|
| Sean Sutrisno Bachelor’s in Architecture | XJTLU Academic Merit Scholarship | Curriculum: International Baccalaureate; Subjects: math; physics; English; Indonesian; economics; arts; Activities: photography competitions; arts portfolio; organizations and competitions |
| Ana T. Paredes Bachelor’s in Materials Science and Engineering | Nanjing Municipal Government and NJUST Joint Scholarship | Graduated high school at15. |
| Nicole Bachelor’s in Journalism | Chinese Government Scholarship | Trilingual high school graduate |
How Recipients Met Language Requirements — Bachelor’s
| Evidence/test reported | Recipients / total | Examples from recipient stories |
|---|---|---|
| Accepted Chinese-language proficiency | 1/8 | Accepted Proficiency, Score Not Reported (Nicole) |
| HSK | 1/8 | Level 5 after additional language year (Enes Karakaya) |
| TOEFL | 1/8 | TOEFL taken (Ana T. Paredes) |
What Recipients Pursued After Their Scholarship-Funded Studies — Bachelor’s
| Recipient | Scholarship-funded degree/program | Reported later outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Ana T. Paredes | Bachelor’s in Materials Science and Engineering | AGP R&D work then KAIST MBA |
| Thomas Jeremiah Mwabobo | Bachelor’s in Petroleum and Gas Engineering | After the undergraduate degree, worked in environmental health and HSE roles in Tanzania, then pursued an Environmental Science and Engineering master’s at USTB. |
| Md Rabbi Al Islam | Bachelor’s in Electronic and Information Engineering, NUPT China,2019 | After the bachelor’s, pursued a Chinese Government Scholarship -supported master’s in Underwater Acoustic Engineering at Harbin Engineering University . |
| Enes Karakaya | Bachelor’s in Chinese Language – Business Chinese bachelor’s, 2018–2022 | After completing the bachelor’s, pursued East Asian Studies at Leiden University and subsequently worked for Huawei in the European energy sector. |
| Rashed Sayem | Bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering | Later pursued the HySET master’s programme, studying at Politecnico di Torino and the Norwegian University of Science and Technology. |
Scholarship Recipients and Featured Scholarships — Master’s
| Recipients per nationality | Nationalities / reported countries of origin |
|---|---|
| 8 | Pakistan |
| 2 | Bangladesh, Cambodia, India |
| 1 | Brazil, Egypt, Guyana, Indonesia, Jordan, Liberia, Macau SAR, Serbia, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, United States |
| Subject category | Recipients |
|---|---|
| Agriculture and Environmental Studies | 5 |
| Business and Economics | 5 |
| Engineering and Technology | 3 |
| Medicine and Health | 2 |
| Natural Sciences and Mathematics | 2 |
| Computer Science and Data Science | 1 |
| Law | 1 |
| Social Sciences | 1 |
| Scholarship | Recipients |
|---|---|
| Chinese Government Scholarship | 12 |
| Schwarzman Scholars | 4 |
| Beijing Normal University Belt and Road Scholarship | 1 |
| Chinese Government Scholarship / China Scholarship Council | 1 |
| Chinese Government Scholarship / Chinese Scholarship Council-funded international programme | 1 |
| Chinese Government Scholarship via ASEAN University Network | 1 |
| Chinese Government Scholarship, Silk Road Program | 1 |
| Chinese Government Scholarship2021 | 1 |
| Duke/Duke Kunshan Full Tuition Merit Scholarship | 1 |
| MOFCOM Scholarship | 1 |
| Recipient | Scholarship | Institution and destination | Funded degree/program |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stefan Pekić (2018 application context; two funded academic years) — Serbia | Chinese Government Scholarship / China Scholarship Council; Serbian Government scholarship for talented students overseas | Shanghai Jiao Tong University; China | Master’s in Law (LL.M.) |
| Zohaib Ali — Pakistan | Chinese Government Scholarship | Changsha University of Science and Technology; China | Master’s in Food Science and Engineering |
| Varney J. Golafily (2025 scholarship) — Liberia | Beijing Normal University Belt and Road Scholarship | Beijing Normal University, Belt and Road School; China | Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) |
| Thomas Jeremiah Mwabobo — Tanzania | Chinese Government Scholarship, High-Level Postgraduate Program | University of Science and Technology Beijing; China | Master’s in Environmental Science and Engineering |
| Reaksa — Cambodia | Chinese Government Scholarship / Chinese Scholarship Council-funded international programme | Capital University of Economics and Business, School of Economics; China | Master’s in Economics master’s, completed2021 |
| Noel Therattil — India | Schwarzman Scholars | Tsinghua University (Schwarzman College); China | Master’s in Global Affairs |
| Nick Peoples | Duke/Duke Kunshan Full Tuition Merit Scholarship; Research Grant for Fieldwork in Nepal | Duke University / Duke Kunshan University, China campus; China | Master’s in Global Health |
| Michael Gallo (2022–2023 cohort) — United States | Schwarzman Scholarship, 7th cohort 2022–23 | Tsinghua University; China | Master’s in Management Science in Global Affairs |
| Md Rabbi Al Islam — Bangladesh | Chinese Government Scholarship2021 | Harbin Engineering University; China | Master’s in Underwater Acoustic Engineering master’s, Harbin, CSC2021 |
| Maria Annaliza Fraser — Guyana | MOFCOM Scholarship | Zhejiang University; China | Master’s in Marine Sciences, Biology specialization (MSc) |
| Hendri Wibowo — Indonesia | Chinese Government Scholarship via ASEAN University Network | Shihezi University; China | Master’s in Accounting |
| Haneen Ahmad (2019–2021) — Jordan | MOFCOM Scholarship | Beijing Jiaotong University; China | Master’s in Urban and Rural Planning |
| Hossam Hamdy (2024–2025) — Egypt | Schwarzman Scholars | Tsinghua University; China | Master’s in Global Affairs (Master of Management Science) |
| Zahid Iqbal (2018–2020) — Pakistan | Chinese Government Scholarship | Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications; China | Master’s in Electronic Science and Information Engineering |
Funding Reported by Recipients — Master’s
| Recipient and funded degree/program | Scholarship/funding source | Reported support |
|---|---|---|
| Stefan Pekić Master’s in Law (LL.M.) | Chinese Government Scholarship / China Scholarship Council; Serbian Government scholarship for talented students overseas | Full tuition, housing allowance and about RMB 3,000 monthly living support. A separate Serbian Government supplement was approximately EUR 5,000 per academic year. |
| Zohaib Ali Master’s in Food Science and Engineering | Chinese Government Scholarship | Full tuition/dormitory waiver; master’s monthly stipendCNY3,000 |
| Varney J. Golafily Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) | Beijing Normal University Belt and Road Scholarship | Fully funded MBA scholarship, components/amounts not itemized |
| Thomas Jeremiah Mwabobo Master’s in Environmental Science and Engineering | Chinese Government Scholarship, High-Level Postgraduate Program | Major study costs and a monthly living stipend. |
| Reaksa Master’s in Economics master’s, completed2021 | Chinese Government Scholarship / Chinese Scholarship Council-funded international programme | Described package RMB3,000monthly, full tuition and accommodation |
| Noel Therattil Master’s in Global Affairs | Schwarzman Scholars | Full funding including tuition, flights, semi-annual living stipend, housing and food |
| Nick Peoples Master’s in Global Health | Duke/Duke Kunshan Full Tuition Merit Scholarship; Research Grant for Fieldwork in Nepal | Full tuition; separate research grant for fieldwork Nepal |
| Michael Gallo Master’s in Management Science in Global Affairs | Schwarzman Scholarship, 7th cohort 2022–23 | Tuition, accommodation, round-trip Beijing airfare, personal living stipend and Deep Dive travel |
| Md Rabbi Al Islam Master’s in Underwater Acoustic Engineering master’s, Harbin, CSC2021 | Chinese Government Scholarship2021 | Tuition, accommodation, health insurance, RMB3,000/month and Chinese-language training |
| Maria Annaliza Fraser Master’s in Marine Sciences, Biology specialization (MSc) | MOFCOM Scholarship | Fully funded master’s, cash amounts/components not itemized |
| Hendri Wibowo Master’s in Accounting | Chinese Government Scholarship via ASEAN University Network | Chinese Government Scholarship via ASEAN University Network — Accommodation/dormitory, free tuition, university-facility access and RMB 3,000 monthly living stipend |
| Haneen Ahmad Master’s in Urban and Rural Planning | MOFCOM Scholarship | Fully funded MOFCOM support, RMB 3,000 monthly and a funded single room on campus. |
| Hossam Hamdy Master’s in Global Affairs (Master of Management Science) | Schwarzman Scholars | Tuition, room and board, travel, health insurance and a personal stipend |
| Chhoeurm Phearun (2024 intake) Master’s in International Business and Cross-border E-commerce,2024 intake | Chinese Government Scholarship, Silk Road Program | Full tuition, monthly stipend, accommodation and insurance |
| Zahid Iqbal Master’s in Electronic Science and Information Engineering | Chinese Government Scholarship | RMB 3,000 monthly; tuition, accommodation and medical insurance |
| Ushna Master’s in Chemistry (MSc) | Chinese Government Scholarship | Chinese Government Scholarship Full tuition waiver; ¥3,000 monthly stipend plus ¥700 monthly living allowance; reported ¥133,200 over three years |
| Parikshit Banerjee Master’s in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutics major | Chinese Government Scholarship | Full master’s funding support; no personal component amounts supplied |
| Iqra Tariq Master’s in Journalism and Communication | Chinese Government Scholarship | Tuition on-campus accommodation insurance RMB3000/month |
| Dr. M. Amjad Iqbal (September 2017–July 2020) Master’s | Chinese Government Scholarship | CNY 3,000/month, total CNY 99,000 |
| Dimitria Costa Master’s in Leadership, International Affairs and China focus | Schwarzman Scholars | Coverage: tuition; food; housing; health insurance; laptop use during academic year; Monthly stipend approximately |
Examples of Featured Recipients’ Application Backgrounds — Master’s
| Recipient and funded degree/program | Scholarship/application route | Reported background |
|---|---|---|
| Stefan Pekić Master’s in Law (LL.M.) | Chinese Government Scholarship / China Scholarship Council; Serbian Government scholarship for talented students overseas | Serbian Law bachelor’s, average 8.7/10; first master’s, 9.8/10; worked full time while applying. |
| Zohaib Ali Master’s in Food Science and Engineering | Chinese Government Scholarship | Agriculture bachelor’s specialising in Food Science and Technology at Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, CGPA 3.82/4.0; research-institute experience in food processing and preservation. |
| Varney J. Golafily Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) | Beijing Normal University Belt and Road Scholarship | YALIbusiness/entrepreneurship professionaltraining atGIMPA Ghana |
| Thomas Jeremiah Mwabobo Master’s in Environmental Science and Engineering | Chinese Government Scholarship, High-Level Postgraduate Program | Petroleum and Gas Engineering bachelor’s at Liaoning Shihua University ; environmental-health and HSE work in Tanzania. |
| Reaksa Master’s in Economics master’s, completed2021 | Chinese Government Scholarship / Chinese Scholarship Council-funded international programme | Economics bachelor’s Kunming2019; national high-school exam top2%; student/co-founded organisations, extracurriculars and internships before master’s |
| Noel Therattil Master’s in Global Affairs | Schwarzman Scholars | Law bachelor's Gurugobind Singh Indraprastha; master's Space/Telecommunications Law NALSAR; legislative assistant and Indian government antitrust lawyer |
| Nick Peoples Master’s in Global Health | Duke/Duke Kunshan Full Tuition Merit Scholarship; Research Grant for Fieldwork in Nepal | Texas community-college start, biochemistry BSc at small Oklahoma university, STEM/pre-medical coursework; Vanderbilt funded summer biophysics internship after freshman year; Central America clinic volunteering at19 |
| Michael Gallo Master’s in Management Science in Global Affairs | Schwarzman Scholarship, 7th cohort 2022–23 | Moravian Biochemistry BSc summa cum laude, Public Health minor; major GPA 3.99/4, cumulative 3.97/4; UN China research assistant; Millennium Fellowship leadership |
| Md Rabbi Al Islam Master’s in Underwater Acoustic Engineering master’s, Harbin, CSC2021 | Chinese Government Scholarship2021 | Google, Cisco, Fortinet,Kaspersky certificates and practical projects |
| Maria Annaliza Fraser Master’s in Marine Sciences, Biology specialization (MSc) | MOFCOM Scholarship | General Biology BSc at the University of Guyana. |
| Hendri Wibowo Master’s in Accounting | Chinese Government Scholarship via ASEAN University Network | 2017 Indonesian Youth Innovation award; 2019 research-and-reasoning outstanding student award |
| Haneen Ahmad Master’s in Urban and Rural Planning | MOFCOM Scholarship | Architecture bachelor’s at Yarmouk University in Jordan, completed 2018. |
| Hossam Hamdy Master’s in Global Affairs (Master of Management Science) | Schwarzman Scholars | Business Management BA (Honours) from Glasgow Caledonian University, delivered at African Leadership College in Mauritius (2016–2020), with GPA 3.80 and Second Class Upper Honours; five years of consulting, investment and startup experience. |
| Chhoeurm Phearun Master’s in International Business and Cross-border E-commerce,2024 intake | Chinese Government Scholarship, Silk Road Program | Nearly3 years market research and M&E professional work |
| Zahid Iqbal Master’s in Electronic Science and Information Engineering | Chinese Government Scholarship | Electronics-related bachelor’s completed 2017, CGPA 3.34/4.00 |
| Ushna Master’s in Chemistry (MSc) | Chinese Government Scholarship | Bachelor’s from Government College University Faisalabad, GPA 3.93/4.0. |
| Parikshit Banerjee Master’s in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutics major | Chinese Government Scholarship | Bachelor of Pharmacy in India, GPA 8.3/10 and pharmacist registration |
| Iqra Tariq Master’s in Journalism and Communication | Chinese Government Scholarship | Communication and Media Studies bachelor CGPA3.46 and radio jockey/scripts |
| Dr. M. Amjad Iqbal Master’s | Chinese Government Scholarship | BS GPA3.5/4, GCUF Pakistan; later MS3.55/4 and PhD3.80/4 excluded from earlier application |
| Dimitria Costa Master’s in Leadership, International Affairs and China focus | Schwarzman Scholars | Founded Soror and reports helping 500 women with limited resources |
How Recipients Met Language Requirements — Master’s
| Evidence/test reported | Recipients / total | Examples from recipient stories |
|---|---|---|
| English-medium education or university proficiency certificate accepted | 6/29 | English-medium education or university proficiency certificate accepted (Christy Un, Dr. M. Amjad Iqbal, and 4 others) |
| English-language test exemption | 4/29 | English-language test exemption accepted (Gulzeb Rajput, Michael Gallo); IELTS / TOEFL exemption accepted (Fahim Faisal, Haneen Ahmad) |
| IELTS | 2/29 | IELTS 6.5 (Zohaib Ali); IELTS 7.5 (Stefan Pekić) |
| HSK | 1/29 | Level 5, 238/300 (Fahim Faisal) |
| HSK not required | 1/29 | HSK optional or not required (Chhoeurm Phearun) |
| Language tests optional or not required | 1/29 | English-language test optional or not required for the scholarship application (Zohaib Ali) |
| TOEFL | 1/29 | 110 (Dimitria Costa) |
Standardized Tests Reported by Featured Recipients — Master’s
| Evidence/test reported | Recipients / total | Examples from recipient stories |
|---|---|---|
| Additional standardized tests not required | 5/29 | GRE / GMAT optional or not required (Hossam Hamdy, Michael Gallo); Language test optional or not required (Dimitria Costa, Shivam Desai); SAT / ACT / GRE / GMAT optional or not required (Fahim Faisal) |
| GRE/GMAT optional, waived or not required | 1/29 | GRE / GMAT exemption accepted (Haneen Ahmad) |
What Recipients Pursued After Their Scholarship-Funded Studies — Master’s
| Recipient | Scholarship-funded degree/program | Reported later outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Stefan Pekić | Master’s in Law (LL.M.) | Qualified Serbian attorney operating own law office for almost five years |
| Zahid Iqbal | Master’s in Electronic Science and Information Engineering | After the master’s, completed doctoral study in Electronic Science and Technology at Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications , then undertook postdoctoral research at Harbin Institute of Technology . |
| Reaksa | Master’s in Economics master’s, completed2021 | Master’s graduation commencement speaker; career began Shanghai, now technology consulting Hong Kong |
| Maria Annaliza Fraser | Master’s in Marine Sciences, Biology specialization (MSc) | Worked in marine research, conservation and natural-resource management, then pursued a Chevening-funded International Relations master’s. |
| Hossam Hamdy | Master’s in Global Affairs (Master of Management Science) | Moved to Dubai as Director of Strategy, Operations & AI at Blockchain Founders Fund |
| Haneen Ahmad | Master’s in Urban and Rural Planning | Completed a Chinese Government Scholarship -funded Urban and Rural Planning PhD at Tianjin University in 2026. |
| Rahool Dembani (2017–2020) | Master’s | After the master’s, co-founded AGRIDUNYA TECHNOLOGIES in Pakistan, developing AI tools for crop-disease detection; later became a doctoral researcher. |
| Parikshit Banerjee | Master’s in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutics major | Completed a second MSc in Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine at Kaohsiung Medical University, then began doctoral study at Monash University. |
| Iqra Tariq | Master’s in Journalism and Communication | After completing the master’s at Wuhan University , became a doctoral researcher in Digital Marketing and Analytics at the University of Eastern Finland . |
Scholarship Recipients and Featured Scholarships — Ph.D.
| Recipients per nationality | Nationalities / reported countries of origin |
|---|---|
| 4 | Pakistan |
| 1 | Gambia, Jordan, Nepal |
| Subject category | Recipients |
|---|---|
| Engineering and Technology | 3 |
| Business and Economics | 2 |
| Law | 1 |
| Natural Sciences and Mathematics | 1 |
| Scholarship | Recipients |
|---|---|
| Chinese Government Scholarship | 6 |
| Chinese Government Scholarship TypeB | 1 |
| Ministry of Finance Scholarship under Chinese Government Scholarship | 1 |
| Recipient | Scholarship | Institution and destination | Funded degree/program |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zahid Iqbal — Pakistan | Chinese Government Scholarship | Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications; China | Ph.D. in Electronic Science and Technology |
| Bijan Bhattarai — Nepal | Ministry of Finance Scholarship under Chinese Government Scholarship | Peking University; China | Ph.D. in Economics, ISSCAD National School of Development |
| Haneen Ahmad — Jordan | Chinese Government Scholarship | Tianjin University; China | Ph.D. in Urban and Rural Planning |
| Dr. Ousman Bajinka (2019–2023) — Gambia | Chinese Government Scholarship | Central South University; China | Ph.D. in Microbiology |
Funding Reported by Recipients — Ph.D.
| Recipient and funded degree/program | Scholarship/funding source | Reported support |
|---|---|---|
| Zahid Iqbal Ph.D. in Electronic Science and Technology | Chinese Government Scholarship | RMB 3,500 monthly; tuition, accommodation and medical insurance |
| Bijan Bhattarai Ph.D. in Economics, ISSCAD National School of Development | Ministry of Finance Scholarship under Chinese Government Scholarship | Tuition, first-year course books, lodging and RMB 3,500 monthly.; It covered the tuition fees, course books for the first year, and lodging. |
| Haneen Ahmad Ph.D. in Urban and Rural Planning | Chinese Government Scholarship | Fully funded Chinese Government Scholarship , RMB 3,500 monthly and funded on-campus housing. |
| Dr. Ousman Bajinka Ph.D. in Microbiology | Chinese Government Scholarship | Full tuition waiver, a monthly stipend, accommodation and medical insurance during the PhD. |
| Dr Mehran Idris Khan Ph.D. in International Law | Chinese Government Scholarship TypeB | Chinese Government Scholarship TypeB Full PhD tuition, university accommodation, monthly living allowance and medical insurance. |
| Sohaib Bin Altaf Khattak Ph.D. in Information and Communication Engineering | Chinese Government Scholarship | Full tuition, monthly living allowance, housing allowance and health insurance for the PhD |
| Dr. Md. Nurul Islam (completed 2024) Ph.D. in Library, Information and Archives Management, completed 2024 | Chinese Government Scholarship | Full funding for tuition, accommodation and living expenses during doctoral study at Nanjing University. |
| Anees Ahmad Ph.D. in Power Engineering and Engineering Thermodynamics | Chinese Government Scholarship | This scholarship, administered by Chongqing University , provides full tuition coverage, comprehensive medical insurance, accommodation, and a monthly living stipend, allowing the recipient to focus entirely on the research and academic growth. |
Examples of Featured Recipients’ Application Backgrounds — Ph.D.
| Recipient and funded degree/program | Scholarship/application route | Reported background |
|---|---|---|
| Zahid Iqbal Ph.D. in Electronic Science and Technology | Chinese Government Scholarship | BUPT master’s completed 2020 with A grades |
| Bijan Bhattarai Ph.D. in Economics, ISSCAD National School of Development | Ministry of Finance Scholarship under Chinese Government Scholarship | Bachelor’s degree from Delhi University and master’s from Tribhuvan University, both focused on Finance; nearly six years in Nepalese banking, including financial-market research and leading a digital-payment implementation. |
| Haneen Ahmad Ph.D. in Urban and Rural Planning | Chinese Government Scholarship | Urban and Rural Planning master’s at Beijing Jiaotong University , completed 2021; master’s research on resilient health services in Amman. |
| Dr. Ousman Bajinka Ph.D. in Microbiology | Chinese Government Scholarship | Prior degrees: Biological Sciences bachelor’s, University of The Gambia; Basic and Industrial Microbiology master’s, Ege University ; Research: several pre-PhD publications; Leadership: GaSoM founding and ASM roles |
| Dr Mehran Idris Khan Ph.D. in International Law | Chinese Government Scholarship TypeB | Before coming to China, Completed the LLB and Master’s in Pakistan, earning strong academic results and graduating near the top of the cohort. |
| Sohaib Bin Altaf Khattak Ph.D. in Information and Communication Engineering | Chinese Government Scholarship | Electrical and Computer Engineering bachelor’s at COMSATS; Electrical (Telecommunication) Engineering master’s at NUST, followed by employment before doctoral study |
| Dr. Md. Nurul Islam Ph.D. in Library, Information and Archives Management, completed 2024 | Chinese Government Scholarship | Experience: library management |
| Anees Ahmad Ph.D. in Power Engineering and Engineering Thermodynamics | Chinese Government Scholarship | completed the Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) in Environmental Sciences at Government College University Lahore, Pakistan. |
How Recipients Met Language Requirements — Ph.D.
| Evidence/test reported | Recipients / total | Examples from recipient stories |
|---|---|---|
| English-language test exemption or accepted alternative | 4/8 | English-medium education or university proficiency certificate accepted (Anees Ahmad, Dr Mehran Idris Khan); IELTS / TOEFL exemption accepted (Haneen Ahmad); TOEFL / IELTS exemption accepted (Bijan Bhattarai) |
| IELTS | 1/8 | IELTS 5.5 (Dr. Md. Nurul Islam) |
| TOEFL | 1/8 | TOEFL taken (Dr. Ousman Bajinka) |
Standardized Tests Reported by Featured Recipients — Ph.D.
| Evidence/test reported | Recipients / total | Examples from recipient stories |
|---|---|---|
| Standardized tests optional or not required | 3/8 | GRE / GMAT optional or not required (Dr. Md. Nurul Islam, Haneen Ahmad); GRE optional or not required (Anees Ahmad) |
| GRE | 1/8 | GRE taken (Dr. Ousman Bajinka) |
What Recipients Pursued After Their Scholarship-Funded Studies — Ph.D.
| Recipient | Scholarship-funded degree/program | Reported later outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Zahid Iqbal | Ph.D. in Electronic Science and Technology | Postdoctoral researcher, Harbin Institute of Technology |
| Bijan Bhattarai | Ph.D. in Economics, ISSCAD National School of Development | After completing the doctorate, pursued research and evidence-generation work with multilateral and bilateral institutions. |
| Dr. Ousman Bajinka | Ph.D. in Microbiology | After the PhD, returned to The Gambia as a Senior Lecturer and Researcher at the University of The Gambia and completed a postdoctoral placement in China. |
| Dr Mehran Idris Khan | Ph.D. in International Law | After completing the recipient’s PhD, Continued in academia, focusing on environmental law, maritime law, international law and public policy. |
| Sohaib Bin Altaf Khattak | Ph.D. in Information and Communication Engineering | Prince Sultan University visiting researcher role developed into a postdoctoral fellowship |
| Dr. Md. Nurul Islam | Ph.D. in Library, Information and Archives Management, completed 2024 | After completing the Ph.D., worked as Deputy Librarian and adjunct faculty at the International Islamic University Chittagong and pursued postdoctoral research. |