Applications are now open for the UNESCO/China Great Wall Co-Sponsored Fellowships Programme 2025-2026, offering 75 fully funded scholarships for postgraduate studies and research in China. Designed for students and researchers from 135 developing countries, this Great Wall scholarship program provides tuition, accommodation, and a monthly stipend for selected candidates.
Benefits
- Tuition Waiver: Covers tuition fees for the entire program.
- Accommodation: Free on-campus housing at the host university.
- Living Allowance: A monthly stipend is provided:
- CNY 3,000 for General Scholars.
- CNY 3,500 for Senior Scholars and Postgraduate Students.
- Medical Insurance: Comprehensive coverage during your stay in China.
- Travel Assistance: Support for travel-related costs within China for academic activities.
Eligibility
To be eligible, you must:
- Nationality: Be from one of the invited Member States in Africa, Asia-Pacific, Arab States, Latin America and the Caribbean, or Europe.
- Education Requirements for Visiting Scholar Programs:
- General Scholars: High school diploma; under 45 years.
- Senior Scholars: Master’s degree or higher; under 50 years.
- Eligibility Requirements for Degree Programs:
- Master’s: Bachelor’s degree; under 35 years.
- Doctoral: Master’s degree; under 40 years.
- Language Proficiency:
- For English-taught programs: Adequate proficiency in English.
- For Chinese-taught programs: HSK Level 3 for Visiting Scholars, HSK Level 4 for Degree Programs.
- Health: Be in good mental and physical health.
How to Apply?
Follow these simple steps to secure your spot:
- Review Guidelines: Read the Application Guidelines thoroughly to understand requirements and processes.
- Contact National Commission: Reach out to the National Commission for UNESCO in your country for application procedures. Find your local National Commission here https://www.unesco.org/nationalcommissions.
- Prepare Documents: Compile required documents, including:
- Admission notice or pre-admission letter from a Chinese university (optional but prioritized).
- Completed application forms.
- Language proficiency certificates (if applicable).
- Physical Examination Form.
- Submit Online Application:
- Register and apply through the Chinese Government Scholarship Information System: https://www.campuschina.org/ and upload all necessary documents.
- Submit to National Commission: Submit your online application (https://www.unesco.org/en/fellowships/greatwall) and supporting documents to your country’s National Commission for UNESCO.
- Final Submission: If nominated by your National Commission, email your application to [email protected].
Application Deadline: 12 February 2025.