Yunnan Provincial Government Foreign Student Scholarship
Award Overview & Standing
The Yunnan Provincial Government Foreign Student Scholarship is a premier full-ride financial award providing complete tuition exemption, free on-campus dormitory accommodation, and monthly living allowances designed to attract outstanding international scholars to accredited universities across Yunnan. Recognized for transparent selection criteria and generous funding scopes, it represents a transformative academic opportunity for global applicants seeking high-return degree credentials.
Maximizing Your Selection Odds
Maximizing your award prospects requires a strategic, multi-step application workflow. Applicants should prepare a focused, tailored Study Plan or Research Proposal (800+ words) that directly aligns with their target degree program. Submit your provincial grant application directly through your admitted university in Yunnan alongside your official degree admission dossier.
Who Wins This Award?
Competitive recipients typically demonstrate strong academic performance (cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or 75%+ equivalent), clear intellectual objectives, and positive extracurricular contributions. For undergraduate applicants, strong scores in foundational subjects provide strong validation of university readiness.
Cost Coverage in Practice
Funding allocations under Yunnan Provincial Government Foreign Student Scholarship provide robust financial stability. With tuition and accommodation liabilities resolved, the living allowance (Doctoral: 2,000 RMB/mo | Master: 1,700 RMB/mo | Bachelor: 1,400 RMB/mo + Tuition Waiver) directly covers campus dining, local transportation, mobile data, and daily leisure activities with comfortable monthly margins.
Official Scholarship Coverage & Benefits
- Tuition Coverage: 100% Full Tuition Waiver
- Accommodation: Free On-Campus Housing
- Monthly Living Stipend: Doctoral: 2,000 RMB/mo | Master: 1,700 RMB/mo | Bachelor: 1,400 RMB/mo + Tuition Waiver
- Medical Insurance: Comprehensive Medical Insurance covered
Required Application Dossier Checklist
Prepare official notarized copies of the following application credentials:
- Yunnan Provincial Form
- Transcripts
Step-by-Step Application Procedure (SOP)
Frequently Asked Questions
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Eligible Host Universities Matrix (8 Institutions)
Explore accredited universities eligible to accept scholars under this funding scheme:
| University Name | Location | Tier | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kunming Medical University 昆明医科大学 | Kunming, Yunnan | Accredited | Profile → |
| Yunnan University 云南大学 | Kunming, Yunnan | 211 | Profile → |
| Dali University 大理大学 | Dali, Yunnan | Accredited | Profile → |
| Kunming University of Science and Technology 昆明理工大学 | Kunming, Yunnan | Accredited | Profile → |
| Yunnan Agricultural University 云南农业大学 | Kunming, Yunnan | Accredited | Profile → |
| Yunnan Minzu University 云南民族大学 | Kunming, Yunnan | Accredited | Profile → |
| Yunnan Normal University 云南师范大学 | Kunming, Yunnan | Accredited | Profile → |
| Yunnan University of Finance and Economics 云南财经大学 | Kunming, Yunnan | Accredited | Profile → |
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