Whether you are going abroad as part of a university exchange programme or an internship, and whether or not you plan to work alongside your academic activity, you may be eligible for grants to fund your stay in China.
- Scholarships granted by the French government
- Scholarships granted by the European Union
- Scholarships granted by the Chinese government
Scholarships granted by the French government
If you are travelling as part of an exchange programme, and if your parents live in France, we suggest you look into financial aid options available from the conseil départemental, the conseil régional or the mairie of your parents’ main place of residence.
These grants might not cover the entire duration of your stay or all destinations, but they may be useful.
Please note that some regions and/or departments do not offer this type of mobility grant and/or that the amount of the financial aid available varies from one department or region to another.
For more information, please contact your conseil départemental or your conseil régional directly.
You are allowed to combine several grants when travelling abroad: don’t hesitate to do your own researches!
Scholarships granted by the European Union
If you are undertaking an internship in China for at least 60 days, you might be eligible for an ERASMUS+ grant.
More information here: [ERASMUS+] STUDY and INTERNSHIP mobility grants - How does it work?
Scholarships granted by the Chinese government
Chinese Government Scholarships EU Programme
This full scholarship is provided by the Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China to students who are nationals of European Union member states.
Costs covered by the scholarship:
The scholarship covers tuition fees, accommodation costs, living expenses and general medical insurance.
Application requirements:
- The applicant must be a citizen of a European Union member state, must be in good health and must not be a Chinese national,
- The applicant must meet the criteria of their Chinese host institution, including language requirements,
- The applicant must meet the following academic and age criteria:
- To undertake an undergraduate degree in China, the applicant must hold a highschool diploma with good grades and be under 25 years of age;
- To undertake a master’s degree in China, the applicant must hold a bachelor’s degree and be under 35 years of age;
- To undertake a doctoral degree in China, the applicant must hold a master’s degree and be under 40 years of age;
- To undertake general further training in China, applicants must hold a secondary school qualification or higher and be under 45 years of age;
- To undertake advanced further training in China, applicants must hold a master’s degree or the rank of assistant professor or higher and be under 50 years of age.
- Applicants must hold a letter of pre-admission from their Chinese host institution.
Application submission and timetable:
Applications are usually accepted between January and April prior to the start of the academic year: please check the website of the Mission of the People's Republic of China to the European Union for further details.
Applications are to be made on the Study in China website.
Useful links for further information:
Link to the Campus China webpage on the China-EU scholarship programme
Link to the Mission of the People's Republic of China to the European Union website
UNESCO/The People's Republic of China "Great Wall" Fellowships Programme
This full scholarship is provided by the Secretariat of National Commission of the People's Republic of China for UNESCO to fund the studies or research in China of young students or researchers from developing countries.
Costs covered by the scholarship:
The scholarship covers tuition fees, accommodation costs, living expenses and general medical insurance.
Application requirements:
- The applicant must be a citizen of a developing country*, must be in good health and must not be a Chinese national,
- The applicant must meet the criteria of their Chinese host institution, including language requirements,
- The applicant must meet the following academic and age criteria:
- To undertake general further training in China, applicants must hold a secondary school qualification or higher and be under 45 years of age;
- To undertake advanced further training in China, applicants must hold a master’s degree or the rank of assistant professor or higher and be under 50 years of age.
- Applicants must hold a letter of pre-admission from their Chinese host institution.
*Developing country : your country of origin must be included in the list established by UNESCO. Click on this link and check the "Invited Member States" part of the webpage.
Application submission and timetable:
The application process is divided into two stages: applicants must apply:
- to their country's National Commission for UNESCO,
- via the CSC Scholarships website.
Applications must be submitted in January prior to the start of the academic year; results are normally announced the following month.
Useful links for further information:
Link to the "Great Wall" fellowship programme on UNESCO's website
Link to the Campus China webpage on the "Great Wall" scholarships programme
Link to the "Chinese Government Scholarship Information System" portal
China-ASEAN University Network (AUN) scholarships
This full scholarship is offered to the ASEAN University Network (AUN) by the Ministry of Education of the People's
Costs covered by the scholarship:
The scholarship covers tuition fees, accommodation costs, living expenses and general medical insurance.
Application requirements:
- The applicant must be a citizen of a member state of ASEAN, must be in good health and must not be a Chinese national,
- The applicant must meet the criteria of their Chinese host institution, including language requirements,
- The applicant must meet the following academic and age criteria:
- To undertake an undergraduate degree in China, the applicant must hold a highschool diploma with good grades and be under 25 years of age;
- To undertake a master’s degree in China, the applicant must hold a bachelor’s degree and be under 35 years of age;
- To undertake a doctoral degree in China, the applicant must hold a master’s degree and be under 40 years of age;
- To undertake general further training in China, applicants must hold a secondary school qualification or higher and be under 45 years of age;
- To undertake advanced further training in China, applicants must hold a master’s degree or the rank of assistant professor or higher and be under 50 years of age.
- Applicants must hold a letter of pre-admission from their Chinese host institution.
Application submission and timetable:
Applications must be submitted to the ASEAN Secretariat; applications are generally open between November and February. Applicants must also register on the CSC Chinese Scholarships website.
Useful links for further information:
Link to the ASEAN University Network website
Link to the "Chinese Government Scholarship Information System" portal
China-Pacific Islands Forum Scholarship Programme
This scholarship is offered by the Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China to young students from the Pacific Island nations, with the aim of encouraging them to study or conduct research in China.
Costs covered by the scholarship:
The scholarship covers tuition fees, accommodation costs, living expenses, general medical insurance and two international economy class air tickets (one for the initial journey to China and one for the return journey to the home country at the end of the studies).
Application requirements:
- The applicant must be a citizen of a member country of the Pacific Islands Forum, must be in good health and must not be a Chinese national,
- The applicant must meet the criteria of their Chinese host institution, including language requirements,
- The applicant must meet the following academic and age criteria:
- To undertake an undergraduate degree in China, the applicant must hold a highschool diploma with good grades and be under 25 years of age;
- To undertake a master’s degree in China, the applicant must hold a bachelor’s degree and be under 35 years of age;
- To undertake a doctoral degree in China, the applicant must hold a master’s degree and be under 40 years of age;
- To undertake general further training in China, applicants must hold a secondary school qualification or higher and be under 45 years of age;
- To undertake advanced further training in China, applicants must hold a master’s degree or the rank of assistant professor or higher and be under 50 years of age.
- Applicants must hold a letter of pre-admission from their Chinese host institution.
Application submission and timetable:
Applications are generally accepted between January and April. Applications must be submitted to the Secretariat of the Pacific Islands Forum. Applicants must also register on the CSC Chinese Scholarships website.
Useful links for further information:
Link to the Campus China webpage for the China-Pacific Islands Forum Scholarship Programme
Link to the Pacific Islands Forum website
Link to the "Chinese Government Scholarship Information System" portal
Link to the Campus China website: Application Guide for Chinese Government Scholarship
For your reference, find attached:
- 1: a document presenting the Chinese Government Scholarships,
- 3: a document to filled out to prove your good health,
- 4: a document to help you getting your Chinese student visa (long stay),
- 5: a document to help you getting your Chinese student visa (short stay).
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