Zhejiang University Chinese Government Scholarship 2026 (Fully Funded)

Zhejiang University, located in Hangzhou, China, is one of the country’s top-tier institutions and offers fully funded Chinese Government Scholarships (CGS) for international students. These scholarships, managed under Type A and Type B programs, allow students from all over the world to pursue undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral degrees while receiving comprehensive financial support.

Types of Chinese Government Scholarships at Zhejiang University

1. Type A – Bilateral Program

The Type A Bilateral Program is established by China’s Ministry of Education (MOE) in cooperation with foreign governments, universities, or international organizations. It supports:

• Undergraduate students

• Graduate students (Master’s & PhD)

• General scholars (short-term Chinese language study)

• Senior scholars

Key Points:

• Applicants must apply through the dispatching authorities in their home countries (e.g., Chinese Embassies).

• Zhejiang University does not accept direct applications for Type A.

Deadlines for Pre-admission Notice:

• Undergraduate: December 1, 2025 – February 28, 2026

• Postgraduate (Master’s & PhD): November 15, 2025 – February 28, 2026

2. Type B – Chinese University Program

The Type B Scholarship is a fully funded program under the China Scholarship Council (CSC), designed for full-time postgraduate students. It provides full tuition coverage, accommodation, living allowance, and medical insurance.

Application Deadline:

• December 31, 2025 (Beijing Time)

• Full tuition waiver

• Free campus accommodation or accommodation allowance

• Monthly stipend according to Chinese government standards

• Comprehensive medical insurance

• Some programs may provide additional support for textbooks or academic activities

• Bachelor
• Master's 
• PhD

1. Undergraduate Programs:

• Sciences, Engineering, Medicine, Business, Humanities, Social Sciences

2. Postgraduate Programs (Master’s & PhD):

• Natural Sciences, Engineering, IT, Medicine, Economics, Management, Humanities, Social Sciences

Open to applicants of all nationalities.

• Must meet Zhejiang University’s admission requirements for undergraduate or postgraduate programs.

• Obtain a non-criminal record certificate issued within 6 months of application.

• Complete the Foreigner Physical Examination Form (valid for 6 months).

• Open to international students of all nationalities.

Additional for Type A Postgraduate Applicants:

• Obtain the Form for Provisional Acceptance by a ZJU supervisor (except certain programs like Enterprise Management).

Type A – Bilateral Program

1. Apply through your home country’s dispatching authorities (Chinese Embassy or authorized office).

2. Select Zhejiang University as your preferred university.

3. Complete the Zhejiang University International Student Application System pre-admission notice.

4. Submit your pre-admission notice to support the CSC scholarship application.

Important: Pre-admission notice is not an official admission letter.

Type B – Chinese University Program

1. Submit application via the CSC Online Application System (Agency number: 10335 for Zhejiang University).

2. Download and complete the Application Form for Chinese Government Scholarship.

3. Upload additional required documents online, including:

   • Foreigner Physical Examination Form

   • Non-Criminal Record Certificate

4. Pay the non-refundable application fee: RMB 800

5. Shortlisted applicants undergo video interviews conducted by academic schools.

6. Final awardees will be notified by end of July or early August 2026.