Chengdu Sister City Scholarship in China (2027 Intake)

The Chengdu Sister City Scholarship is a municipal-level funding program offered by the Chengdu Municipal People’s Government in China. It is hosted by the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China (UESTC) and is designed to support international students from Chengdu’s official sister cities and cooperative partner cities.

This scholarship promotes international education exchange, cultural cooperation, and academic collaboration between Chengdu and its global partner cities. It supports students at undergraduate, graduate, and non-degree levels across various academic fields.

Scholarship Summary

Host Country: China
Host University: University of Electronic Science and Technology of China
Scholarship Provider: Chengdu Municipal People’s Government
Scholarship Name: Chengdu Sister City Scholarship
Degree Levels: Undergraduate, Master’s, Non-degree programs
Eligible Applicants: International students from Chengdu sister cities
Study Location: Chengdu, China
Coverage Type: Fully or partially funded (depending on level)
Fields of Study: Engineering, science, technology, arts, and other university programs
Application Mode: University-based application system

Degree Level

The scholarship is available for:

Undergraduate programs
Master’s degree programs
Long-term non-degree academic programs

Available Subjects

Students can apply for almost all academic fields offered by UESTC, including:

Engineering
Electronics and Information Technology
Computer Science
Artificial Intelligence
Telecommunications
Natural Sciences
Social Sciences
Arts and Humanities (selected programs)

Benefits

The Chengdu Sister City Scholarship provides financial and academic support, including:

Full or partial tuition fee coverage
On-campus accommodation
Medical insurance in China
Monthly living allowance (for graduate students)
Access to high-quality academic facilities
Opportunity to study at a top Chinese technical university

Note: International airfare and visa costs are generally not included.

Eligible Nationalities

Applicants must be from:

Official Chengdu sister cities
Chengdu cooperative or partner cities
Cities with documented municipal exchange agreements

Applicants must also provide official proof of their connection to an eligible city through local authorities.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the scholarship, applicants must:

Be an international student from a Chengdu sister or partner city
Meet academic requirements for the chosen program
Hold relevant academic qualifications (school diploma or degree)
Provide proof of municipal connection
Meet Chinese university admission requirements
Not be receiving another full scholarship at the same time

Graduate applicants may need additional academic evidence such as research papers or publications.

Application Procedure

Required Documents

Applicants generally need to prepare:

Academic transcripts and certificates
Passport copy
Study plan (at least 800 words for graduate applicants)
Recommendation letters (usually 2 for graduate applicants)
Physical examination form
Admission application form for UESTC
Proof of sister city or municipal connection
Published research papers (if applicable)

Application Process

The application process typically follows these steps:

Apply through the UESTC online admission system
Submit academic and personal documents
Apply for scholarship consideration during admission process
University reviews initial application
Shortlisted candidates are verified by the scholarship committee
Final approval is issued by Chengdu Municipal authorities
Admission and scholarship results are announced

Application Deadlines

Undergraduate deadline: June 30
Graduate deadline: March 1

Why This Scholarship is Important

The Chengdu Sister City Scholarship is unique because it is not a global open-call scholarship. Instead, it focuses on building international cooperation at the city level. This makes it: