In order to entice exceptional overseas students to pursue Master’s and PhD programs in China, Qingdao University offers the Presidential award, a fully financed graduate award. It offers comprehensive medical insurance for the length of the degree, free on-campus housing, a monthly living allowance (about 3,000 RMB for Master’s students and 3,500 RMB for PhD students), and full tuition coverage.
Non-Chinese nationals in good health who fulfill the academic and language criteria of the program they have chosen are eligible for the award. Candidates for PhD programs must have a Master’s degree and be under 40, while those for Master’s programs must have a Bachelor’s degree and be under 35.An HSK certificate is typically needed for Chinese-taught programs, whereas English-taught programs demand proof of prior English schooling or English proficiency tests like the TOEFL or IELTS.
Academic transcripts, degree certificates, a copy of their passport, letters of recommendation, and a study plan (for master’s degrees) or research proposal (for doctorates) are required of applicants. Academic achievement, research potential, and overall profile quality are the main criteria for the competitive selection process. Since the scholarship is typically reviewed annually, winners must continue to make good academic progress in order to be eligible for funding. at addition to funding, scholars at Qingdao, a famous Chinese seaside city, enjoy access to cutting-edge research facilities, a wide range of academic programs, and an international learning environment.
Host Country: China
University: Qingdao University
Opportunity Type: Masters, PhD
Eligibility Country: International Students
Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
Eligibility Criteria:
- Candidates must meet the requirements for admission to Qingdao University’s international graduate programs.
- Candidates must be in good physical and mental condition and not be Chinese nationals.
- Age Requirements:
- Candidates for master’s degrees must be younger than 35.
- Candidates for PhDs must be younger than 40.
- Candidates cannot have more than one scholarship awarded to them concurrently.
- The scholarship financing time must line up with the admittance letter’s stated formal degree program duration.
- Disqualification may result from not meeting any of these conditions.
Benefits:
- Complete tuition fee coverage for the duration of the Qingdao University program
- Free on-campus lodging is usually available in shared double rooms.
- Living Stipend per Month:
- Monthly salary for PhD students: 3,500 CNY
- Monthly tuition for master’s students: 3,000 CNY
- Comprehensive Health Insurance in compliance with China’s Ministry of Education’s rules
Deadline: April 20, 2026
