Yunnan Government Scholarship 2027: eligibility, funding, deadline and how to apply

🇨🇳 China · Offered by Yunnan education authorities · For Master's, PhD applicants.

Updated 10 November 2026 · Researched from the sources listed at the end. Confirm current details on the official website before you apply.

Country: 🇨🇳 China
Provider: Yunnan education authorities
Degree levels: Master's, PhD
Funding: Tuition, on-campus accommodation, living allowance and medical insurance; 2026 notice lists CNY 40,000/year (Master's, 3 years) and CNY 45,000/year (PhD, 4 years).
Deadline: Set by each Yunnan university; 2026-intake deadlines were 20 Dec 2025 – 15 Feb 2026, so the 2027 round is likely Dec 2026 – Feb 2027.
Expected opening: Expected Nov–Dec 2026 (university notices)
Duration: Awarded per year and usually renewed after an annual review, for the normal length of the degree.
Professor contact: Recommended: a professor's support or acceptance letter makes the application stronger.

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About the Yunnan Government Scholarship

Provincial/municipal scholarship for international students at universities in Yunnan, usually full or partial (Type A/B). Apply through the host university's international office, often together with admission; a professor's support helps.

Eligibility

Who can apply

Non-Chinese citizens in good health (Pakistan qualifies). Usually cannot hold another Chinese government scholarship at the same time.

Academic requirements

Master's: Bachelor's degree, usually under 35. PhD: Master's degree, usually under 40. Good academic record; admission to a university in the province.

Language requirements

English-taught programmes: IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL 80 or proof of English-medium study. Chinese-taught: usually HSK 4–5. Set by the host university.

What the scholarship covers

Tuition, on-campus accommodation, living allowance and medical insurance; 2026 notice lists CNY 40,000/year (Master's, 3 years) and CNY 45,000/year (PhD, 4 years).

Tuition: 100% tuition.
Stipend and benefits: Tuition, on-campus accommodation, living allowance and medical insurance; 2026 notice lists CNY 40,000/year (Master's, 3 years) and CNY 45,000/year (PhD, 4 years).
Duration: Awarded per year and usually renewed after an annual review, for the normal length of the degree.

Deadline and opening date

Set by each Yunnan university; 2026-intake deadlines were 20 Dec 2025 – 15 Feb 2026, so the 2027 round is likely Dec 2026 – Feb 2027.

Expected opening: Expected Nov–Dec 2026 (university notices).

Required documents

University online application
Passport
Notarized degree certificate and transcripts
Study/research plan
Two recommendation letters
Foreigner physical examination form
Non-criminal record
Language certificate
Acceptance letter from a supervisor (if the university asks)

How to apply

Apply to a university in Yunnan and select the Yunnan government scholarship in its application (or via its international office). The university nominates to the provincial education department.

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Frequently asked questions

Who can apply for the Yunnan Government Scholarship?

Non-Chinese citizens in good health (Pakistan qualifies). Usually cannot hold another Chinese government scholarship at the same time. Master's: Bachelor's degree, usually under 35. PhD: Master's degree, usually under 40. Good academic record; admission to a university in the province.

What does the Yunnan Government Scholarship cover?

Tuition, on-campus accommodation, living allowance and medical insurance; 2026 notice lists CNY 40,000/year (Master's, 3 years) and CNY 45,000/year (PhD, 4 years). Tuition, on-campus accommodation, living allowance and medical insurance; 2026 notice lists CNY 40,000/year (Master's, 3 years) and CNY 45,000/year (PhD, 4 years).

What is the Yunnan Government Scholarship deadline?

Set by each Yunnan university; 2026-intake deadlines were 20 Dec 2025 – 15 Feb 2026, so the 2027 round is likely Dec 2026 – Feb 2027. Expected opening: Expected Nov–Dec 2026 (university notices).

Is IELTS required for the Yunnan Government Scholarship?

English-taught programmes: IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL 80 or proof of English-medium study. Chinese-taught: usually HSK 4–5. Set by the host university.

Do I need a supervisor or professor's acceptance for the Yunnan Government Scholarship?

Recommended: a professor's support or acceptance letter makes the application stronger.

How do I apply for the Yunnan Government Scholarship?