When is the annual application deadline for Tianjin Municipal Government Scholarship (TGS)?

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.

Tianjin Municipal Government Scholarship (TGS)

Q: What does the Tianjin Municipal Government Scholarship (TGS) cover?

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

天津市政府外国留学生奖学金 (TGS) · Provincial & Municipal Government

Full & Partial Tuition Subsidy Annual Quota Active

Application SOP

Living Allowance

Doctoral: 36,000 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 Tianjin Municipal Government Scholarship (TGS) (天津市政府外国留学生奖学金 (TGS)) provides comprehensive government-backed academic funding to international scholars studying in China:

Tuition Waiver: 100% Tuition Exemption across the full normative duration of study.
Accommodation Allowance: Campus housing eligible.
Monthly Living Stipend: Doctoral: 36,000 RMB/yr | Master: 30,000 RMB/yr | Bachelor: 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 (12 Institutions)

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

University Name	Location	Tier	Action
Hebei University of Technology 河北工业大学	Tianjin, Hebei	211 DFC	View Cutoffs →
Nankai University 南开大学	Tianjin	985 DFC	View Cutoffs →
Tianjin University of Finance and Economics 天津财经大学	Tianjin	Accredited	View Cutoffs →
Tianjin University 天津大学	Tianjin	985 DFC	View Cutoffs →
Tianjin University of Science and Technology 天津科技大学	Tianjin	Accredited	View Cutoffs →
Tianjin University of Technology 天津理工大学	Tianjin	Accredited	View Cutoffs →
Tianjin Normal University 天津师范大学	Tianjin	Accredited	View Cutoffs →
Tianjin Foreign Studies University 天津外国语大学	Tianjin	Accredited	View Cutoffs →
Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 天津中医药大学	Tianjin	DFC	View Cutoffs →
Tianjin Polytechnic University 天津工业大学	Tianjin	Accredited	View Cutoffs →
Tianjin University of Technology and Education 天津职业技术师范大学	Tianjin	Accredited	View Cutoffs →
Tianjin Medical University 天津医科大学	Tianjin	211 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.