China · Universities across China
About this opportunity
Each year UNESCO and China offer about 75 fellowships at Chinese universities. You need a pre-admission letter or professor’s invitation, then register on the Chinese Government Scholarship system (Agency No. 00001, Type A) and submit to your country’s National Commission for UNESCO, which nominates candidates.
Age limits: under 35 for master’s, under 40 for PhD, under 45 (general scholar) or 50 (senior scholar). English-taught programmes need English proficiency; Chinese-taught need HSK 3–4. Check whether your country is on the current invited list.
Who can apply
Nationals of invited UNESCO Member States with a pre-admission letter, within the age limits, holding an ordinary passport.
- Eligible nationalities
- All nationalities
- Study level
- Master's, PhD
What the funding covers
Chinese Government Scholarship package (see CSC terms). No support for spouses or dependants.
- Tuition Covered
- Stipend or salary Covered
- Travel Not stated — check the official page
- Accommodation Covered
- Health insurance Not stated — check the official page
"Not separately covered" means the provider does not pay for it on top — you pay it yourself, usually from the stipend if there is one.
Documents & tests
The exact document list for this opportunity is not recorded yet. These are the documents usually asked for — confirm the final list on the official page.
- Valid passport
- Transcripts and degree or school-leaving certificates (with certified English translations if needed)
- CV
- Statement of purpose, motivation letter or study plan
- Recommendation letters (usually two)
- English test score (IELTS, TOEFL, etc.) or waiver evidence
- Research proposal and, for many programs, a pre-acceptance letter from a supervisor
- Tests
- Not stated — check the official page
- Application fee
- Not stated — ScholarsChapter itself never charges a fee
How to apply
- Get a pre-admission letter from a Chinese university.
- Apply on campuschina.org with Agency No. 00001 (Type A).
- Submit to your National Commission for UNESCO by its deadline (23 January in the last cycle).
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Quick answers
Who can apply for UNESCO/China?
Open to all nationalities. Level: Master's, PhD. See "Who can apply" for the full rules.
Is UNESCO/China fully funded?
Funding type: Fully funded, Stipend, Tuition waiver. Covers: tuition, stipend or salary, accommodation.
What is the deadline for UNESCO/China?
The next deadline has not been announced yet. This program runs every year — save it to get an alert when we add the new date. Always confirm the date and time zone on the official website.
Does UNESCO/China require IELTS or another test?
Our record does not state a test requirement — check the official page and your chosen university.
How do I apply for UNESCO/China?
Get a pre-admission letter from a Chinese university. Apply only on the official website (www.unesco.org). The full steps are listed under "How to apply".
Is there an application fee?
No fee is stated in our record. ScholarsChapter never charges a fee, and no agent can sell you a place.
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- www.unesco.org
- Last checked
- 19 Oct 2026
- Listing updated
- 19 Oct 2026
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