42 Fully Funded Scholarships in China for International Students
Explore fully funded scholarships in China for international students seeking bachelor’s, master’s, and PhD opportunities at leading Chinese universities. These awards may cover tuition fees, university accommodation, monthly living stipends, medical insurance, and other study-related expenses. Notable options include the Schwarzman Scholars Program at Tsinghua University, a fully funded one-year master’s opportunity in Beijing; the Central South University Scholarship, which supports eligible undergraduate and graduate students with tuition, housing, insurance, and a stipend; the Shandong University Scholarship for Outstanding International Students; and the Tongji University International Doctoral Scholarship, offering doctoral candidates full tuition, on-campus accommodation, insurance, and a monthly allowance. Applicants comparing different options can also browse undergraduate courses for international students and master’s courses for international students before selecting a Chinese university and preparing their scholarship application.
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Most Featured Scholarships — Fully Funded China
Ranked by recipients who shared their story
| Degree level | Recipients |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 2 |
| Master’s | 25 |
| Ph.D. | 8 |
Scholarship Recipients and Featured Scholarships — Bachelor’s
| Recipients per nationality | Nationalities / reported countries of origin |
|---|---|
| 1 | Tanzania, Türkiye |
| Subject category | Recipients |
|---|---|
| Business and Economics | 1 |
| Engineering and Technology | 1 |
| Scholarship | Recipients |
|---|---|
| Children in Crisis Italy Scholarship | 1 |
| Chinese Government Scholarship | 1 |
| Recipient | Scholarship | Institution and destination | Funded degree/program |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Jeremiah Mwabobo (2016–2020) — Tanzania | Children in Crisis Italy Scholarship | Liaoning Shihua University; China | Bachelor’s in Petroleum and Gas Engineering |
| 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 |
Funding Reported by Recipients — Bachelor’s
| Recipient and funded degree/program | Scholarship/funding source | Reported support |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Jeremiah Mwabobo Bachelor’s in Petroleum and Gas Engineering | Children in Crisis Italy Scholarship | Full scholarship supporting the four-year undergraduate degree. |
| 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. |
How Recipients Met Language Requirements — Bachelor’s
| Evidence/test reported | Recipients / total | Examples from recipient stories |
|---|---|---|
| HSK | 1/2 | Level 5 after additional language year (Enes Karakaya) |
What Recipients Pursued After Their Scholarship-Funded Studies — Bachelor’s
| Recipient | Scholarship-funded degree/program | Reported later outcome |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| 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. |
Scholarship Recipients and Featured Scholarships — Master’s
| Recipients per nationality | Nationalities / reported countries of origin |
|---|---|
| 8 | Pakistan |
| 2 | Bangladesh, Cambodia |
| 1 | Brazil, Egypt, Guyana, India, Indonesia, Jordan, Liberia, Macau SAR, Serbia, United States |
| Subject category | Recipients |
|---|---|
| Business and Economics | 5 |
| Agriculture and Environmental Studies | 4 |
| Engineering and Technology | 3 |
| Natural Sciences and Mathematics | 2 |
| Computer Science and Data Science | 1 |
| Law | 1 |
| Social Sciences | 1 |
| Scholarship | Recipients |
|---|---|
| Chinese Government Scholarship | 10 |
| Schwarzman Scholars | 3 |
| 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 |
| MOFCOM Scholarship | 1 |
| MOFCOM Scholarship | 1 |
| Recipient | Scholarship | Institution and destination | Funded degree/program |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| Stefan Pekić (2018 application context; two funded academic years) — Serbia | Chinese Government Scholarship / China Scholarship Council | Shanghai Jiao Tong University; China | Master’s in Law (LL.M.) |
| 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 |
| 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 (2021 scholarship) — 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 |
| Nick Peoples | Schwarzman Scholarship | Tsinghua University, Schwarzman College; China | Master’s in Management Science; economics study |
| Hossam Hamdy (2024–2025) — Egypt | Schwarzman Scholars | Tsinghua University; China | Master’s in Global Affairs (Master of Management Science) |
| Chhoeurm Phearun (2024 intake) — Cambodia | Chinese Government Scholarship, Silk Road Program | University of International Business and Economics; China | Master’s in International Business and Cross-border E-commerce,2024 intake |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Stefan Pekić Master’s in Law (LL.M.) | Chinese Government Scholarship / China Scholarship Council | 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. |
| 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 |
| 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. |
| Nick Peoples Master’s in Management Science; economics study | Schwarzman Scholarship | One year tuition, housing, stipend, travel and benefits |
| 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 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 |
| Syed Nadeem Gillani Master’s in Environmental Science and Engineering master’s | Chinese Government Scholarship | Reported full tuition, hostel accommodation and health-insurance coverage, plus a monthly stipend of RMB 3,000. |
| 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 |
| Christy Un Master’s in Global Affairs, Schwarzman Scholars | Schwarzman Scholars | Tuition, flights, semi-annual living stipend, housing and food support |
Examples of Featured Recipients’ Application Backgrounds — Master’s
| Recipient and funded degree/program | Scholarship/application route | Reported background |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Stefan Pekić Master’s in Law (LL.M.) | Chinese Government Scholarship / China Scholarship Council | Serbian Law bachelor’s, average 8.7/10; first master’s, 9.8/10; worked full time while applying. |
| 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 |
| 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. |
| Nick Peoples Master’s in Management Science; economics study | Schwarzman Scholarship | Prior STEM/biochemistry foundation followed by Duke/Kunshan Global Health master’s informed economics-study direction |
| 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. |
| Syed Nadeem Gillani Master’s in Environmental Science and Engineering master’s | Chinese Government Scholarship | Bachelors: Chemistry major Biochemistry, University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, first-class honours, CGPA 3.92/4.00 |
| 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 |
| Christy Un Master’s in Global Affairs, Schwarzman Scholars | Schwarzman Scholars | Sustainable-development NGO cofounder; student-club vice project lead; UNHCR and UNU Macau work |
How Recipients Met Language Requirements — Master’s
| Evidence/test reported | Recipients / total | Examples from recipient stories |
|---|---|---|
| English-medium education or university proficiency certificate accepted | 6/25 | English-medium education or university proficiency certificate accepted (Christy Un, Dr. M. Amjad Iqbal, and 4 others) |
| English-language test exemption | 4/25 | English-language test exemption accepted (Gulzeb Rajput, Michael Gallo); IELTS / TOEFL exemption accepted (Fahim Faisal, Haneen Ahmad) |
| IELTS | 2/25 | IELTS 6.5 (Zohaib Ali); IELTS 7.5 (Stefan Pekić) |
| HSK | 1/25 | Level 5, 238/300 (Fahim Faisal) |
| HSK not required | 1/25 | HSK optional or not required (Chhoeurm Phearun) |
| Language tests optional or not required | 1/25 | English-language test optional or not required for the scholarship application (Zohaib Ali) |
| TOEFL | 1/25 | 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 | 5/25 | 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 | 1/25 | GRE / GMAT exemption accepted (Haneen Ahmad) |
What Recipients Pursued After Their Scholarship-Funded Studies — Master’s
| Recipient | Scholarship-funded degree/program | Reported later outcome |
|---|---|---|
| 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 . |
| Stefan Pekić | Master’s in Law (LL.M.) | Qualified Serbian attorney operating own law office for almost five years |
| 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. |
| 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 |
| Dr Mehran Idris Khan — Pakistan | Chinese Government Scholarship TypeB | Shandong University, Qingdao; China | Ph.D. in International Law |
| Sohaib Bin Altaf Khattak — Pakistan | Chinese Government Scholarship | Harbin Institute of Technology; China | Ph.D. in Information and Communication Engineering |
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. |