When is the annual application deadline for Sichuan Provincial Government International 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.

Sichuan Provincial Government International Student Scholarship

Q: What does the Sichuan Provincial Government International 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.

四川省政府来华留学生奖学金 · Provincial & Municipal Government

Annual Study Grant (15,000 - 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 Sichuan Provincial Government International Student Scholarship (四川省政府来华留学生奖学金) provides comprehensive government-backed academic funding to international scholars studying in China:

Tuition Waiver: Covers tuition and basic living costs across the full normative duration of study.
Accommodation Allowance: On-campus international dorms.
Monthly Living Stipend: Doctoral: 30,000 RMB/yr | Master's: 25,000 RMB/yr | Bachelor's: 20,000 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 (8 Institutions)

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

University Name	Location	Tier	Action
Chengdu University of Technology 成都理工大学	Chengdu, Sichuan	DFC	View Cutoffs →
Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 成都中医药大学	Chengdu, Sichuan	DFC	View Cutoffs →
University of Electronic Science and Technology of China 电子科技大学	Chengdu, Sichuan	985 DFC	View Cutoffs →
Sichuan Agricultural University 四川农业大学	Chengdu, Sichuan	211 DFC	View Cutoffs →
Southwestern University of Finance and Economics 西南财经大学	Chengdu, Sichuan	211 DFC	View Cutoffs →
Southwest Jiaotong University 西南交通大学	Chengdu, Sichuan	211 DFC	View Cutoffs →
Southwest Petroleum University 西南石油大学	Chengdu, Sichuan	DFC	View Cutoffs →
Sichuan University 四川大学	Chengdu, Sichuan	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.