All scholarships you can apply for as a PhD in Physics student at Nanjing University. Includes Chinese Government Scholarship, Confucius Institute, and Nanjing University-specific awards.
Last updated: 2026-11-01 · SICA Editorial Team
The Beijing Government Scholarship is a municipal-level scholarship established by the Beijing Municipal Government to attract outstanding international students to study at universities in Beijing. It provides partial or full tuition coverage and is available for all degree levels.
The Belt and Road Scholarship is a national-level initiative to support students from countries along the Belt and Road to study in China. It focuses on disciplines aligned with BRI cooperation areas including engineering, infrastructure, trade, and international relations. The scholarship is administered through designated Chinese universities.
The AUN Program is a special category under the Chinese Government Scholarship designed for students from ASEAN member states. It is managed through the ASEAN University Network (AUN) and supports postgraduate studies at top Chinese universities. The program aims to strengthen China-ASEAN educational cooperation.
The Chinese Government Scholarship Bilateral Program is the most prestigious and comprehensive scholarship for international students. It is established by the Ministry of Education of China to support outstanding international students pursuing degrees at Chinese universities. The program covers all major expenses and provides a generous monthly stipend.
The EU Program is a special category under the Chinese Government Scholarship exclusively for citizens of European Union member states. It aims to strengthen educational exchange and cooperation between China and the EU, supporting students in undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral studies.
The Great Wall Scholarship Program is established by the Ministry of Education for candidates recommended by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). It supports general and senior scholars from developing countries to conduct research at Chinese universities.
The Confucius Institute Scholarship is established by the Confucius Institute Headquarters (Hanban) to support international students, scholars, and Chinese language teachers to study Chinese language and culture at Chinese universities. It is one of the most accessible scholarships for those interested in Chinese language studies.
The Maritime Scholarship Program is a specialized scholarship for international students interested in maritime studies, oceanography, naval architecture, marine engineering, and related fields. Administered by designated maritime universities in China, it aims to cultivate global maritime talent and promote international cooperation in ocean-related fields.
The MOFCOM Scholarship is established by the Ministry of Commerce of China to support talented individuals from developing countries to pursue Master's or PhD degrees in Economics, Business, and related fields at prestigious Chinese universities. It is one of the most generous scholarships, including round-trip international airfare.
The Shanghai Government Scholarship is established by the Shanghai Municipal Education Commission. It offers three types of scholarships — Type A (full scholarship), Type B (partial scholarship for tuition), and Type C (partial scholarship for outstanding students already in Shanghai). It is one of the most popular provincial-level scholarships.
Bachelor: No official 2027 bachelor's scholarship information found. Under the 2026 call, the Nanjing Municipal Government Scholarship gave RMB 10,000 per academic year to 20 undergraduate students; new students applied after admission (August 24–28, 2026). Master: Chinese Government Scholarship, High-Level Postgraduate Program (CSC Type B, agency no. 10284): tuition waiver, living allowance RMB 3,000/month, comprehensive medical insurance (RMB 800/year) and free on-campus accommodation; 2–3 years; under 35. Apply in NJU's online system November 1, 2026–January 20, 2027; pre-admitted applicants must complete the CSC application by March 17, 2027. Youth of Excellence Scheme of China (CSC Type A, agency no. 1563): English-taught master's in International Relations, Information Resources Management and Sociology for applicants under 45 with at least 3 years' work experience; covers first-year tuition, on-campus accommodation, living expenses, insurance and round-trip airfare; apply January 1–March 1, 2027. Under the 2026 call, the Nanjing Municipal Government Scholarship gave RMB 20,000 per year to 20 postgraduates. PhD: Chinese Government Scholarship, High-Level Postgraduate Program (CSC Type B, agency no. 10284): tuition waiver, living allowance RMB 3,500/month, comprehensive medical insurance (RMB 800/year) and free on-campus accommodation; 4 years; under 40. Apply in NJU's online system November 1, 2026–January 20, 2027; pre-admitted applicants must complete the CSC application by March 17, 2027. Under the 2026 call, the Nanjing Municipal Government Scholarship gave RMB 20,000 per year to 20 postgraduates.
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