Beijing Foreign Studies University Stipend Scholarships 2027 in China
Applications are now open for the Beijing Government Scholarship 2027 at Beijing Foreign Studies University (BFSU) for international students. The scholarship supports outstanding non-Chinese students pursuing undergraduate, master's, doctoral, foundation, exchange, and selected non-degree programmes in Beijing, China.
The scholarship is offered under three funding categories. While Category A provides comprehensive financial support, most newly admitted undergraduate, master's, and non-degree students are generally considered for Category C, which mainly covers tuition fees and medical insurance.
Students interested in studying in China for the Spring 2027 intake must submit their applications before the official deadline.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: China
- Host University: Beijing Foreign Studies University (BFSU)
- Scholarship Provider: Beijing Municipal Government
- Scholarship Type: Government Scholarship
- Study Level: Undergraduate, Master's, PhD, Foundation and Non-degree Programmes
- Eligible Nationalities: International students (Non-Chinese citizens)
- Application Deadline: 30 November 2026
Degree Level
The scholarship supports:
- Foundation Programme
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctoral (PhD) Degree
- Exchange Study
- Visiting Students
- Visiting Scholars
Available Subjects
Students may apply for programmes offered at BFSU, including:
- Chinese Language
- International Business
- Economics
- Finance
- International Relations
- Diplomacy
- Law
- Education
- Journalism
- Communication
- Literature
- Translation
- Linguistics
- Computer Science
- Artificial Intelligence
- Cultural Studies
- Asian Studies
- European Studies
- Business Administration
- Public Administration
- International Trade
- Foreign Languages
Benefits
The Beijing Government Scholarship is offered in three categories.
Category A
- Full tuition waiver
- Free accommodation or accommodation allowance
- Monthly living stipend
- Comprehensive medical insurance
Monthly stipend:
- Bachelor's students: RMB 2,500 per month
- Master's students: RMB 3,000 per month
- Doctoral students: RMB 3,500 per month
Accommodation support:
- RMB 700 per month (Undergraduate and Master's)
- RMB 1,000 per month (Doctoral)
Medical insurance worth RMB 800 is also included.
Category B
- Tuition waiver
- Accommodation support
- Medical insurance
Category C
- Tuition waiver
- Medical insurance
Most newly admitted undergraduate, master's, and non-degree applicants are normally awarded Category C.
Eligible Nationalities
The scholarship is open to all international applicants except Chinese citizens.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must satisfy the following requirements:
- Be a non-Chinese citizen.
- Be in good physical and mental health.
- Meet the academic requirements for the chosen programme.
- Have an average score of at least 80/100 or GPA 3.0.
- Meet the age requirements.
Age limits include:
Bachelor's Degree
- High school qualification
- Under 25 years old
Master's Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Under 35 years old
Doctoral Degree
- Master's degree
- Under 40 years old
Foundation Programme
- High school qualification
- Pre-admission notice
- Under 24 years old
Visiting Students
- Meet programme admission requirements
- Under 45 years old
Visiting Scholars
- Master's degree or Associate Professor qualification
- Under 50 years old
Language Requirements
Chinese-taught Programmes
- HSK Level 4 for degree programmes
- HSK Level 3 for foundation and visiting programmes
English-taught Programmes
Applicants should meet the language requirements specified by their chosen faculty. Many English-taught programmes require:
- IELTS
- TOEFL iBT
- Equivalent recognised English language qualification
Application Procedure
Required Documents
Applicants generally need to prepare:
- Completed online application
- Beijing Government Scholarship application form
- Passport copy
- Highest academic certificate
- Academic transcripts
- Language proficiency certificate
- CSCA report (Bachelor's applicants only)
- Study plan or personal statement
- Recommendation letters (if required)
- Awards or achievement certificates (optional)
- Additional programme-specific documents
Application Process
Follow these steps to apply:
- Visit the BFSU International Student Service System.
- Create an online application account.
- Select your preferred academic programme.
- Complete the admission application.
- Download and complete the Beijing Government Scholarship application form.
- Upload the scholarship form under the "Additional Attachments" section.
- Upload all required supporting documents.
- Review your application carefully.
- Submit before the application deadline.
Selection Criteria
Scholarship applications are evaluated based on:
- Academic performance
- GPA and examination results
- Language proficiency
- Study plan
- Recommendation letters
- Awards and achievements
- Overall quality of the application
Meeting the minimum GPA requirement does not guarantee selection.
Important Notes
- Category A is fully funded, but most new undergraduate and master's applicants should expect Category C.
- Undergraduate applicants must submit a China Scholastic Competence Assessment (CSCA) report.
- Scholarship awards are generally valid for one academic year and are not automatically renewed.
- Successful applicants and scholarship categories are published on the university's official international student website.
Application Deadline
The last date to apply for the Beijing Government Scholarship at Beijing Foreign Studies University for Spring 2027 admission is:
30 November 2026
