Applications for the Tianjin Government Scholarship 2025/26 are now available. The scholarship program offers international students a chance to study in China with all costs covered. The scholarship supports undergraduate studies as well as master degree and PhD programs. Recipients receive financial support up to CNY 2000 each month. Students can attend Nankai University which is one of the top 10 universities in the country. It provides a global research environment where English is the language of instruction. The Tianjin government also offers other opportunities that may cover all expenses or only part of them. This program follows guidelines from the Ministry of Education that aim to expand opportunities raise educational standards and improve management.
Key Points:
- Full funding support for the selected students.
- Covers undergraduate, master’s, and PhD levels.
- English is the primary language for research and teaching.
- Opportunities for scholarships covering full or partial expenses.
- Focus on expanding opportunities, enhancing quality, and maintaining regulated management.
Tianjin Government Scholarship Summary
| Study In | China |
| Available For | International |
| Host Institution | Nankai University |
| Scholarship Type | Fully Funded |
| Last Apply Date | 31 May, 2025 |
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Scholarship Benefits
Fully Funded Scholarship provides various benefits including:
- Exemptions & Fee Waivers:
- Tuition fees
- On-campus accommodation
- Laboratory fees
- Registration fees
- Basic learning materials
- Internship fees
- Monthly Living Allowance:(Distributed over ten months)
- Bachelor’s Students: CNY 1,400 per month
- Master’s Students: CNY 1,700 per month
- Doctoral Students: CNY 2,000 per month
- One-Time Settlement Grant:
- CNY 800 allocated for new students
- Comprehensive Insurance:
- Annual coverage valued at CNY 800
Partially Funded Scholarship provides Benefits
- Yearly Financial Support:
- Undergraduate Students: CNY 20,000 per year
- Master’s Students: CNY 30,000 per year
- Ph.D. Students: CNY 38,000 per year
Eligibility Criteria
- Be a national other than China.
- For Bachelor’s degree have a high school diploma and be under 25 years old.
- For Master’s degree have a Bachelor’s diploma and be under 35 years old.
- For Chinese-taught programs provide HSK-5 score of at least 180. Native Chinese speakers or those who studied in Chinese before don’t need HSK-5.
- For English-taught programs provide TOEFL 80 or IELTS 6.0. Native English speakers or those who studied in English before don’t need these. MBA needs TOEFL 85 or IELTS 6.5.
- Have good behavior. Be physically and mentally healthy.
- Must Follow Chinese laws and Tianjin University rules.
Also See: Harvard MBA Scholarship 2025/26: Fully Funded
Required Documents
- Current visa and transfer proof (if studying in China).
- Financial proof (bank statements or income documents).
- Completed Tianjin scholarship form.
- Acceptance letter from a Tianjin University supervisor (Master’s applicants).
- Study plan (600+ words for Bachelor’s / 800+ words for Master’s in Chinese or English).
- Copy of valid passport.
- Two recommendation letters from professors (Master’s applicants).
- Recent health check (done after October 2024).
- Study resume listing education history from high school onward.
- Non-criminal record or school conduct letter.
- Portfolio or creative work (Architecture applicants only).
- Official academic transcripts (notarized if needed).
- Chinese or English language certificate.
- Scanned highest diploma or proof of enrollment if not graduated.
Application Process for the Tianjin Government Scholarship
- Create an account on the university website to use the online application system.
- Fill out the application form carefully. Print a copy after finishing.
- Send all required documents to the International Student Office before May 15 2025.
- Check your email for interview details if you are selected.