Applications are now open for the 2026 UNESCO Great Wall China Scholarship, available to interested and qualified international candidates.
The UNESCO Great Wall China Fellowship is a fully funded program that covers full tuition, accommodation, health insurance, visa and travel expenses, and an annual living stipend of ¥42,000 for selected scholars.
Scholarship Summary
- Host: UNESCO
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | Accommodation | Travel Costs | ¥42,000 Stipend/Yr
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: January 23, 2026
Scholarship Details
The UNESCO/China Great Wall Co-Sponsored Fellowships Programme 2026–2027 is now accepting applications. This initiative offers a fully funded academic opportunity for postgraduate students and researchers to pursue advanced studies and research in China.
It supports candidates from 135 developing countries, providing tuition coverage, free accommodation, and a monthly stipend. Beneficiary nations under the UNESCO-China Fund-in-Trust (CFIT) Project are particularly encouraged to nominate candidates in relevant education fields. In line with UNESCO’s priority areas: Gender Equality, Africa, and Small Island Developing States (SIDS)—women and applicants from Africa and SIDS are strongly encouraged to apply.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the UNESCO Great Wall China Fellowship 2026, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- One-Year Visiting Scholar Programmes:
- General Scholars: High school diploma; maximum age 45
- Senior Scholars: Master’s degree or associate professor rank (or above); maximum age 50
- Language: English required; for Chinese-taught programmes, HSK Level 3 required
- Degree Programmes (Masters & PhD):
- Master’s Applicants: Bachelor’s degree; maximum age 35
- Doctoral Applicants: Master’s degree; maximum age 40
- Language: English required; for Chinese-taught programmes, HSK Level 4 required
- Must also meet university admission requirements
- Must be mentally and physically fit
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants of the UNESCO Great Wall China Scholarship will receive:
- Full tuition waiver for the entire study duration
- Free on-campus accommodation
- Monthly living allowance:
- CNY 3,000 for General Scholars
- CNY 3,500 for Senior Scholars and Postgraduate Students
- Comprehensive medical insurance
- Travel-related support for academic activities within China
Required Documents
Applicants must prepare the following:
- Admission notice or pre-admission letter (optional but beneficial)
- Completed application forms
- Language proficiency certificates (where required)
- Physical Examination Form
- Academic certificates (Bachelor’s/Master’s)
- Valid passport
- Any additional documents required by the National Commission
How to Apply
To apply for the UNESCO Great Wall China Scholarship, interested candidates should:
- Review the official Application Guidelines thoroughly
- Contact their country’s National Commission for UNESCO
- Prepare all required documents
- Register on the Chinese Government Scholarship System (www.campuschina.org) and upload documents
- Complete the UNESCO application (https://www.unesco.org/en/fellowships/greatwall)
- Submit the full application package to their National Commission
- If nominated, send the final application to [email protected]
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