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

🇨🇳 China · Offered by Zhejiang 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: Zhejiang education authorities
Degree levels: Master's, PhD
Funding: Class A (Master's and above): CNY 30,000 per year. Lower classes: CNY 20,000 (Bachelor's), CNY 6,000 (language students).
Deadline: Set by each Zhejiang university; many run the round in Oct–Nov for current students (e.g. ZJU 21 Nov 2023) and some in spring for new students.
Expected opening: University notices around Oct each year
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.

Official website

About the Zhejiang Government Scholarship

Provincial/municipal scholarship for international students at universities in Zhejiang, usually full or partial (Type A/B). Apply through the host university's international office, often together with admission; a professor's support helps. The provincial education department's website may not open outside China.

Eligibility

Who can apply

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

Class A (Master's and above): CNY 30,000 per year. Lower classes: CNY 20,000 (Bachelor's), CNY 6,000 (language students).

Tuition: Paid as an annual award (about CNY 30,000) that usually covers most of the tuition.
Stipend and benefits: Class A (Master's and above): CNY 30,000 per year. Lower classes: CNY 20,000 (Bachelor's), CNY 6,000 (language students).
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 Zhejiang university; many run the round in Oct–Nov for current students (e.g. ZJU 21 Nov 2023) and some in spring for new students.

Expected opening: University notices around Oct each year.

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 Zhejiang and select the Zhejiang 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 Zhejiang Government Scholarship?

Non-Chinese citizens in good health (Pakistan qualifies). Usually cannot hold another Chinese government scholarship at the same time. Mainly for students already admitted or enrolled at a Zhejiang university. 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 Zhejiang Government Scholarship cover?

Class A (Master's and above): CNY 30,000 per year. Lower classes: CNY 20,000 (Bachelor's), CNY 6,000 (language students). Class A (Master's and above): CNY 30,000 per year. Lower classes: CNY 20,000 (Bachelor's), CNY 6,000 (language students).

What is the Zhejiang Government Scholarship deadline?

Set by each Zhejiang university; many run the round in Oct–Nov for current students (e.g. ZJU 21 Nov 2023) and some in spring for new students. Expected opening: University notices around Oct each year.

Is IELTS required for the Zhejiang 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 Zhejiang Government Scholarship?

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

How do I apply for the Zhejiang Government Scholarship?