Chengdu Sister City Scholarship in China (2027 Intake)

The Chengdu Sister City Scholarship is a municipal funding programme from the Chengdu Municipal People's Government, hosted at the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China (UESTC) in Chengdu, China. It supports international students at bachelor's and master's level, and is offered as a fully funded or partially funded award.

It is open to students from Chengdu's official sister and partner cities who meet UESTC admission requirements. The award covers tuition, on-campus accommodation, medical insurance and a monthly living allowance for graduate students. Airfare and visa costs are not included. Application dates are on the official page, and full details are below.

The Chengdu Sister City Scholarship provides financial and academic support, including:

• Full or partial tuition fee coverage
• On-campus accommodation
• Medical insurance in China
• Monthly living allowance (for graduate students)
• Access to high-quality academic facilities
• Opportunity to study at a top Chinese technical university

Note: International airfare and visa costs are generally not included.

The scholarship is available for:

• Undergraduate programs
• Master’s degree programs
• Long-term non-degree academic programs

Students can apply for almost all academic fields offered by UESTC, including:

• Engineering
• Electronics and Information Technology
• Computer Science
• Artificial Intelligence
• Telecommunications
• Natural Sciences
• Social Sciences
• Arts and Humanities (selected programs)

Applicants must be from:

• Official Chengdu sister cities
• Chengdu cooperative or partner cities
• Cities with documented municipal exchange agreements

Applicants must also provide official proof of their connection to an eligible city through local authorities.

To qualify for the scholarship, applicants must:

• Be an international student from a Chengdu sister or partner city
• Meet academic requirements for the chosen program
• Hold relevant academic qualifications (school diploma or degree)
• Provide proof of municipal connection
• Meet Chinese university admission requirements
• Not be receiving another full scholarship at the same time

Graduate applicants may need additional academic evidence such as research papers or publications.

Required Documents

Applicants generally need to prepare:

• Academic transcripts and certificates
• Passport copy
• Study plan (at least 800 words for graduate applicants)
• Recommendation letters (usually 2 for graduate applicants)
• Physical examination form
• Admission application form for UESTC
• Proof of sister city or municipal connection
• Published research papers (if applicable)

Application Process

The application process typically follows these steps:

1. Apply through the UESTC online admission system
2. Submit academic and personal documents
3. Apply for scholarship consideration during admission process
4. University reviews initial application
5. Shortlisted candidates are verified by the scholarship committee
6. Final approval is issued by Chengdu Municipal authorities
7. Admission and scholarship results are announced

Application Deadlines

• Undergraduate deadline: June 30
• Graduate deadline: March 1

Why This Scholarship is Important

The Chengdu Sister City Scholarship is unique because it is not a global open-call scholarship. Instead, it focuses on building international cooperation at the city level. This makes it:

• Less competitive than national scholarships
• Highly targeted toward specific international regions
• Strong for students interested in studying in China’s growing tech hub
• Financially supportive for full degree programs
• Linked to one of China’s fastest-growing innovation cities

UESTC also enhances its value by offering strong programs in engineering, AI, and computer science.