Chongqing Municipal Government Mayor Scholarship
重庆市人民政府外国留学生市长奖学金 · Provincial & Municipal Government
Living Allowance
Doctoral: 35,000 RMB/yr
Target Degrees
Bachelor, Master & PhD
Age Threshold
Master <35 / PhD <40
Application Window
Dec 1 - Apr 15 (Annual)
Funding Breakdown & Financial Value
The Chongqing Municipal Government Mayor Scholarship (重庆市人民政府外国留学生市长奖学金) provides comprehensive government-backed academic funding to international scholars studying in China:
- Tuition Waiver: Full Tuition Waiver + Living Subsidy across the full normative duration of study.
- Accommodation Allowance: Free campus dormitory (Full).
- Monthly Living Stipend: Doctoral: 35,000 RMB/yr | Master: 30,000 RMB/yr | Bachelor: 25,000 RMB/yr deposited directly into local bank cards.
- Comprehensive Medical Insurance: 800 RMB/year covered for outpatient and inpatient care.
Eligibility & Application Dossier
Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens in good physical and mental health, fulfilling the following academic parameters:
- Academic Requirement: Minimum GPA 3.0/4.0 (or 75%+ equivalent) in prior academic degrees.
- Language Proficiency: Chinese medium requires HSK 4-5; English medium requires IELTS 6.0+ / TOEFL 80+ or official English medium certificate.
- Required Application Documents:
- Online Application Form (from designated portal).
- Notarized highest diploma and academic transcripts.
- Study Plan or Research Proposal (min. 800 words for graduate programs).
- Two Recommendation Letters from Professors or Associate Professors.
- Foreigner Physical Examination Form (completed within 6 months).
- Non-Criminal Record Certificate (Police Clearance).
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Step-by-Step Application SOP & Timeline
Follow the 3-step structured timeline to maximize admission and scholarship selection success:
Step 1: Obtain Host University Pre-Admission Letter & Agency Code
Contact potential faculty supervisors and apply on the host university's international student admissions desk.
Step 2: Complete Online Government Scholarship Application
Fill out personal dossier, upload notarized transcripts and study proposal, and input the exact Agency Number.
Step 3: Final Institutional Dispatch & Visa Processing (JW201)
Upon CSC evaluation and university nomination, original JW201 visa documents and admission notices are dispatched.
Eligible Host Universities Matrix (8 Institutions)
Explore and search accredited Chinese universities eligible to accept scholars under this funding scheme:
| University Name | Location | Tier | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Sichuan International Studies University
四川外国语大学
|
Chongqing | Accredited | View Cutoffs → |
|
Southwest University
西南大学
|
Chongqing | 211 DFC | View Cutoffs → |
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Southwest University of Political Science and Law
西南政法大学
|
Chongqing | Accredited | View Cutoffs → |
|
Chongqing University
重庆大学
|
Chongqing | 985 DFC | View Cutoffs → |
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Chongqing Normal University
重庆师范大学
|
Chongqing | Accredited | View Cutoffs → |
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Chongqing Medical University
重庆医科大学
|
Chongqing | Accredited | View Cutoffs → |
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Chongqing University of Posts and Telecommunications
重庆邮电大学
|
Chongqing | Accredited | View Cutoffs → |
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Chongqing Jiaotong University
重庆交通大学
|
Chongqing | Accredited | View Cutoffs → |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I apply for more than one university under this scholarship?
Under CSC Type B, applicants typically apply through one designated host university system at a time using that university's specific agency code. You may submit separate applications to different universities if applying under different funding streams (e.g. Provincial or Presidential awards).
How and when is the monthly living allowance paid?
Monthly living stipends are disbursed directly into local Chinese bank accounts opened upon campus arrival, distributed on the 15th-20th of each calendar month.