The China University of Petroleum in Beijing invites applications for the 2026 Chinese Government Scholarship. This fully funded opportunity supports international students with complete tuition exemption, free accommodation, healthcare, and an annual stipend of $4,489.
The award is available to candidates applying for undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral studies in one of the most beautiful and vibrant cities in China.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: China
- Category: Undergraduate Scholarships | Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | $4,489 Annual Stipends | Accommodation | Healthcare
- Deadline: May 30, 2026
Scholarship Details
The China University of Petroleum (Beijing) Scholarship was established to attract high-achieving international students and elevate the quality of global education offered by the university. This scholarship promotes the development of exceptional international talents with strong academic foundations, global vision, and excellent cross-cultural communication skills.
The programme operates on principles of fairness, merit, and transparency, and is exclusively open to 2026 freshmen and later intakes. The scholarship aims to strengthen international competitiveness and provide foreign students with advanced education and training opportunities in China.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the China University of Petroleum Scholarship, applicants must:
- Be a non-Chinese citizen, healthy, law-abiding, and free of any criminal record
- Meet all academic and admission requirements set by the university
For English-taught majors:
- Undergraduate applicants: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL 75+, or equivalent language proficiency (strong Chinese proficiency is an advantage)
- Postgraduate applicants: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 80+, or equivalent proficiency (strong Chinese proficiency preferred)
- Exemption: Applicants from countries where English is the official language applying for English-taught majors do not need to submit English proficiency proof
For Chinese-taught majors:
- Undergraduate: HSK-4 with a score of 222+
- Postgraduate: HSK-5 or higher
Degree and Age Requirements:
- High school graduates under 25 years for undergraduate programmes
- Bachelor’s degree holders under 35 years for master’s programmes
- Master’s degree holders under 45 years for PhD programmes
Scholarship Benefits
First-Class Awardees
- Full tuition exemption
- Free accommodation (Double Room)
- Comprehensive health insurance
- Monthly allowance for 10 months:
- Bachelor’s: 1800 RMB/month
- Master’s: 2000 RMB/month
- Doctorate: 2500 RMB/month
- Exchange students: 2000 RMB/month
Second-Class Awardees
- Full tuition exemption
- Free accommodation (Double Room)
- Comprehensive health insurance
Required Documents
Applicants must prepare the following documents:
- Scanned copies of all China visa pages and entry/exit records
- Passport photographs (white background, 480×720)
- Highest academic certificate and transcripts (minimum 70% average; translations required if not in English/Chinese)
- Certificate of language proficiency
- Study and research plan
- Foreigner Physical Examination Form with laboratory results
- Certificate of no criminal record
- Two recommendation letters (associate professor level or above; required for postgraduate applicants)
- Supervisor acceptance letter (recommended for master’s applicants; compulsory for PhD applicants)
How to Apply
To apply for the China University of Petroleum Scholarship 2026:
- Visit the official scholarship website
- Log in to the China University of Petroleum online application system
- Complete and upload all required documents through the application portal
- Note that paper submissions are not accepted
- Any applicant found falsifying documents will have their scholarship eligibility revoked
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