UNESCO Great Wall China Scholarship 2026 | Fully Funded

Applications for the 2026 UNESCO Great Wall China Scholarship have now opened for interested and qualified international candidates.The UNESCO Great Wall China Fellowship covers tuition fees for the entire program, the costs of accommodation, health insurance, travel, and visa, as well as a living stipend of ¥42,000.

Eligibility: 

Meet the eligibility requirements in age, language and academic qualifications for the chosen study programme:

One-year Visiting Scholar Programmes

– Candidates applying for General Scholar Programmes must hold a high school diploma and should not be older than the age of forty-five (45); whereas those who apply for Senior Scholar Programmes must hold a master’s degree or an associate professor position (or above) and not be older than the age of fifty (50).

– English proficiency is required. For a candidate applying for a Chinese-taught programme as General or Senior visiting scholar, her/is Chinese proficiency must reach HSK Level 3.

• Degree Programmes

– Candidates applying for Master’s Degree Programmes must hold a bachelor’s degree and should not be older than the age of thirty-five (35); whereas those who apply for Doctoral Degree Programmes must hold a master’s degree and should not be older than the age of forty (40).

– English proficiency is required. For a candidate applying for a Chinese-taught degree programme, her/is Chinese proficiency must reach HSK Level 4.

Value: 

• 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.

Deadline: January 23, 2026
Type: Postgraduate
Host Country: China