🎓 1. Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC) – Nanjing University 2026
This is the main fully-funded scholarship for international students at Nanjing University.
📌 Coverage & Benefits Full tuition waiver Monthly stipend
• Bachelor: ~2,500 RMB
• Master’s: ~3,000 RMB
• PhD: ~3,500 RMB
Free on-campus accommodation Medical insurance (~800 RMB/year)
😊 Gives complete support to live and study in China.
📌 Who Can Apply Non-Chinese citizens in good health. Bachelor’s applicants: high school diploma, typically under ~30 years old. Master’s: Bachelor’s degree, usually ≤35 years. PhD: Master’s degree, usually ≤40 years. Language: Chinese-taught: HSK certificate (requirements vary by program). English-taught: IELTS/TOEFL/Duolingo accepted (e.g., IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL 85). No other Chinese scholarship concurrently.
📌 How to Apply 1. Register in NJU system (e.g., https://nju.17gz.org/.
2. Upload academic transcripts, degree certificates, passport, language scores, recommendation letters, etc.
3. Receive pre-admission letter from NJU.
4. Submit your CSC application on the Study in China (CSC) portal (Agency No. “10284”, Type B).
5. Final decisions come from CSC (typically by mid-year).
📌 Timelines Registration at NJU: usually Nov – Jan (check official NJU portal for exact 2026 dates). CSC application: often Jan – Mar return. Results: usually by June–July.
🎓 2. Nanjing Municipal / Government Scholarship This is a local city scholarship awarded to international students studying at Nanjing University.
📌 Benefits One-time or annual payment: Undergraduates: ~10,000 RMB Master’s / PhD: ~20,000 RMB per year Usually renewable based on performance.
📌 Eligibility Non-Chinese citizens enrolled (or accepted) at Nanjing University. Good academic record and faculty endorsement. Not concurrently holding some other conflicting local awards.
📌 Application Often applied via NJU’s international student office after admission or simultaneously during your NJU application. Timing varies (possibly spring/summer before new academic year).
🎓 3. Other NJU & Programme-Specific Scholarships Nanjing University also lists additional awards such as: Confucius Institute Scholarships (for language/Cultural programs). School/department scholarships for academic excellence and research. Some targeted awards for exchange or short-term programs. These may vary in eligibility and benefits (often exemption of tuition + stipend).
🧠 Key Tips for Applicants
✅ Apply early — many deadlines are in late 2025 to early 2026.
✅ Prepare documents: transcripts, diplomas, passport, language tests, recommendation letters, personal statement.
✅ Language readiness — if your program is in Chinese, make sure you meet HSK requirements; for English programs, IELTS/TOEFL/Duolingo are often needed.
✅ Use official portals: NJU international office and CSC (“Study in China”) portal for accurate submission.
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