Begin your study journey in Hubei, China. Great news! The Hubei Government Scholarship is now open. In this article, we'll explain this scholarship in detail, its benefits, and the application process.

The Hubei Government Scholarship 2026-2027 is a fully funded scholarship for international students. Initial funding of 35 million yuan (US$5 million) is provided by the Beijing Municipal Education Commission. The scholarship is divided into three categories, with the highest value being 40,000 yuan (US$5,700) per recipient.

Hubei is one of the most developed provinces in education and scientific research. It has more than 120 higher education institutions, including two universities among the top ten universities in China (Wuhan University and Huazhong University of Science and Technology), and seven major universities included in the National Project 211. By the end of 2010, the number of undergraduate students in Hubei's higher education institutions reached 1.4 million, and 103,000 postgraduate students.

Scholarship Summary

• Level of study:  Bachelor's, Master's, PhD
• Institution(s):  Hubei Government
• Study in:  China
• Courses offered:  Philosophy, Economics, Law, Education, Literature, History, Management, Science, Engineering, Agriculture, Medicine, and Art.
• The deadline for applications to the Hubei government scholarship  is between February and June .

List of universities offering Hubei government scholarships

• Wuhan University
• Huazhong University of Science and Technology
• Central China Normal University
• Wuhan University of Technology
• China University of Geosciences (Wuhan)
• Zhongnan University of Economics and Law
• Huazhong Agricultural University
• South Central University for Nationalities
• Hobby University
• Wuhan University of Science and Technology
• Yangtze University
• Jianghan University
• Hubei University of Technology
• Wuhan Institute of Technology
• Wuhan Textile University
• Hubei University of Chinese Medicine
• Wuhan Polytechnic University
• Hubei University of Automotive Technology
• Hubei University for Nationalities
• Hubei University of Medicine
• Hubei University of Economics
• Wuhan Institute of Physical Education
• Hobby Institute of Fine Arts
• Wuhan Institute of Music

Hubei government grant duration

• Applicants for Bachelor's, Master's and PhD degrees at Chinese universities and colleges in the Beijing area: The scholarship duration must be less than 4 years.
• Applicants for Chinese language training or related advanced studies at Chinese universities and colleges in the Beijing area: The scholarship duration must be less than one year.
• - International researchers and students for specialized training at Chinese universities and colleges in the Beijing area: The scholarship period must be less than one year.
• - Exchange students or students with outstanding contributions to international education in Beijing: The scholarship period must be less than one year.

Hubei government grant coverage

Hubei government scholarships can be categorized into 5 types:

1. The university scholarship is worth 10,000 yen per year.
2. The value of the postgraduate scholarship is 15,000 Chinese yuan per year.
3. The PhD scholarship is worth 20,000 Chinese yuan per year.
4. The Public Researcher Grant is worth 5,000 Chinese yuan every 6 months or 10,000 Chinese yuan annually;
5. The grant for advanced researchers (including visiting researchers, similarly hereafter) is worth US$10,000 every 6 months or US$20,000 every year.

Eligibility criteria for Hubei government scholarship

To qualify for the Hubei government scholarship, candidates must meet all of the following requirements:

• Language requirements: The language proficiency requirement for applicants depends on the requirements of the academic programs and is determined by each higher education institution individually.
• Eligible countries:  All countries except Chinese citizens.
• Applicants must be foreign nationals with a valid passport and must be friendly towards China.
• Applicants must be well-behaved, hardworking, have excellent grades, and be in good health.
• Applicants for the Bachelor's scholarship must be around 25 years old and have a degree equivalent to or higher than a Chinese high school diploma.
• Applicants for the postgraduate scholarship must be around 30 years of age and hold a bachelor's degree.
• Applicants for the PhD scholarship must be around 35 years of age and hold a master's degree.
• The average age of all applicants for the General Scholars Grant must be 40 years. Chinese language scholars must have a high school diploma or higher, and professional scholars must have a bachelor's degree or higher, or be sophomores or higher.
• Applicants for the Advanced Researchers Grant must have a master's degree or higher and the title of associate professor or higher, and their average age must be 50 years.
• Applicants do not receive any financial assistance from the Chinese government or any other organizations.
• Meeting the admission requirements of the university and the program applied for.

How to apply for a Hubei government scholarship?

Please follow the following step-by-step application instructions to benefit from the Hubei government scholarship:

1. Choose a university that offers a Hubei government scholarship (list of universities is above).
2. Once you have identified a university located in Hubei, visit that university's Hubei website for "International Students" and select the Scholarships tab.
3. In the scholarships section, click on "Hubei Municipal Government Scholarship." Here you will find a complete procedure guide for each Hubei university, including application forms and a list of required documents, but see the steps below for general procedures:
4. List of documents required to obtain a Hubei Municipal Government grant:
   • Hubei Province Scholarship Application Form for Foreign Students
   • Copy of passport
   • Highest certified diploma
   • A certified copy of the academic transcript or job title certificate
   • Letter of recommendation
   • Health certificate
   • Applicants under the age of 18 must provide legal documents for their legal guardians in China.

1. If the university requires it, also fill out the online application form on the website of the university you have chosen to study at.
2. Find the university's address to send your admission documents.

Website

To learn more about the Hubei government scholarship, please visit the official website: