When is the annual application deadline for Guangdong Provincial Government Outstanding Foreign Student Scholarship?

Applications generally open annually in early December and close between mid-March and early April, depending on the designated host university's faculty review timeline.

Guangdong Provincial Government Outstanding Foreign Student Scholarship

Q: What does the Guangdong Provincial Government Outstanding Foreign Student Scholarship cover?

This scholarship covers 100% full tuition waiver, free university on-campus student dormitory accommodation, comprehensive medical insurance, and a direct monthly living allowance.

广东省政府来粤留学生全额与优秀奖学金 · Provincial & Municipal Government

Annual Merit Grant (10,000 - 30,000 RMB / yr) Annual Quota Active

Application SOP

Living Allowance

Doctoral: 30,000 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 Guangdong Provincial Government Outstanding Foreign Student Scholarship (广东省政府来粤留学生全额与优秀奖学金) provides comprehensive government-backed academic funding to international scholars studying in China:

Tuition Waiver: Direct Educational Merit Credit across the full normative duration of study.
Accommodation Allowance: University accommodation eligible.
Monthly Living Stipend: Doctoral: 30,000 RMB/yr | Master's: 20,000 RMB/yr | Bachelor's: 10,000 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:
1. Online Application Form (from designated portal).
2. Notarized highest diploma and academic transcripts.
3. Study Plan or Research Proposal (min. 800 words for graduate programs).
4. Two Recommendation Letters from Professors or Associate Professors.
5. Foreigner Physical Examination Form (completed within 6 months).
6. Non-Criminal Record Certificate (Police Clearance).

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 (10 Institutions)

Explore and search accredited Chinese universities eligible to accept scholars under this funding scheme:

University Name	Location	Tier	Action
Guangzhou Medical University 广州医科大学	Guangzhou, Guangdong	DFC	View Cutoffs →
Guangdong University of Foreign Studies 广东外语外贸大学	Guangzhou, Guangdong	Accredited	View Cutoffs →
South China University of Technology 华南理工大学	Guangzhou, Guangdong	985 DFC	View Cutoffs →
South China Agricultural University 华南农业大学	Guangzhou, Guangdong	DFC	View Cutoffs →
Jinan University 暨南大学	Guangzhou, Guangdong	211 DFC	View Cutoffs →
South China Normal University 华南师范大学	Guangzhou, Guangdong	211 DFC	View Cutoffs →
Southern University of Science and Technology 南方科技大学	Shenzhen, Guangdong	DFC	View Cutoffs →
Southern Medical University 南方医科大学	Guangzhou, Guangdong	Accredited	View Cutoffs →
Shantou University 汕头大学	Shantou, Guangdong	Accredited	View Cutoffs →
Sun Yat-sen University 中山大学	Guangzhou, Guangdong	985 DFC	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.