Scholarship
Confucius China Studies Program
A specialized program for research and PhD students. It provides significant funding for joint research and doctoral studies in China.
About this scholarship
Confucius China Studies Program is offered by Confucius Institute Headquarters (Hanban) at phd level. The award is valued at 80,000 RMB/year living stipend, 20,000 RMB/year research fund, round-trip airfare, and tuition, provided as full ride support. Funding is renewable, so it can continue across more than one year of study subject to the provider's conditions.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as full ride funding. Applicants selected receive 80,000 RMB/year living stipend, 20,000 RMB/year research fund, round-trip airfare, and tuition. Selection is merit-based, so academic and personal achievement carry the most weight.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at phd level. Eligible study areas include Humanities and Social Sciences. No nationality restriction is recorded for this award.
Eligibility
PhD students and researchers focusing on China-related studies.
How to apply
No fixed closing date is published, so check the provider for the current cycle. Requirements are set by the provider and can change between intakes, so verify each item on the official page before submitting.
Eligible study levels
phd
Fields of study
Humanities and Social Sciences
Funding basis
Merit-based
Some scholarship details still require source confirmation. Confirm the study destination and applicant eligibility with the provider before applying.
Key details
- Provider
- Confucius Institute Headquarters (Hanban)
- Award
- 80,000 RMB/year living stipend, 20,000 RMB/year research fund, round-trip airfare, and tuition
- Funding type
- full ride
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- phd
- Fields of study
- Humanities and Social Sciences
- Nationality
- No restriction recorded
- Deadline
- Deadline unknown
- Renewable
- Yes
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-08-29