UNESCO Great Wall China Scholarship 2026 | Fully Funded
(Deadline: 23 January, 2026)
Applications for the 2026 UNESCO Great Wall China
Scholarship have now opened for interested and qualified international
candidates.
The UNESCO Great Wall China Fellowship covers tuition fees
for the entire program, the costs of accommodation, health insurance, travel,
and visa, as well as a living stipend of ¥42,000.
More details about this opportunity including the details,
requirements, benefits, and step-by-step application guide will be provided for
interested candidates in this post.
UNESCO Great Wall China Scholarship Summary
- Host:
UNESCO
- Study
Abroad: Study in Asia
- 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
UNESCO Great Wall China Scholarship Details:
Applications are now open for the UNESCO/China Great Wall
Co-Sponsored Fellowships Programme 2026-2027, offering fully funded
scholarships for postgraduate studies and research in China.
Designed for students and researchers from 135 developing
countries, this Great Wall scholarship program provides tuition, accommodation,
and a monthly stipend for selected candidates.
The beneficiary countries of the UNESCO-China Fund-in-Trust
(CFIT) Project are encouraged to submit candidates in the relevant fields of
study in Education. Given the high priority that UNESCO places on Gender
Equality, Africa and SIDS, women candidates and candidates from Africa and SIDS
are strongly encouraged to apply.
Eligibility Requirements for UNESCO Great Wall China
Fellowship 2026
To be considered for the UNESCO Great Wall China Fellowship,
you must:
- Meet
the eligibility requirements in age, language and academic
qualifications for the chosen study programme:
One-year Visiting Scholar Programmes
– Candidates applying for General
Scholar Programmes must hold a high school diploma and should not be
older than the age of forty-five (45); whereas those who apply for Senior
Scholar Programmes must hold a master’s degree or an associate
professor position (or above) and not be older than the age of fifty (50).
– English proficiency is required. For a candidate applying
for a Chinese-taught programme as General or Senior visiting scholar, her/is
Chinese proficiency must reach HSK Level 3.
Degree Programmes
– Candidates applying for Master’s
Degree Programmes must hold a bachelor’s degree and should not be
older than the age of thirty-five (35); whereas those who apply for Doctoral
Degree Programmes must hold a master’s degree and should not be older
than the age of forty (40).
– English proficiency is required. For a candidate applying
for a Chinese-taught degree programme, her/is Chinese proficiency must reach
HSK Level 4.
- Meeting
the admission requirements of the applied universities in terms of
academic ability, language proficiency and other relevant criteria.
- Be in
good health, both mentally and physically.
Benefits of UNESCO Great Wall China Scholarship 2026
- Tuition
Waiver: Covers tuition fees for the entire program.
- Accommodation:
Free on-campus housing at the host university.
- Living
Allowance: A monthly stipend is provided:
- CNY
3,000 for General Scholars.
- CNY
3,500 for Senior Scholars and Postgraduate Students.
- Medical
Insurance: Comprehensive coverage during your stay in China.
- Travel
Assistance: Support for travel-related costs within China for academic
activities.
How to Apply for UNESCO Great Wall China Scholarship
(Step by Step)
To apply for the UNESCO Great Wall China Scholarship,
interested and qualified candidates should;
- Review
Guidelines: Read the Application Guidelines thoroughly to
understand requirements and processes.
- Contact
National Commission: Reach out to the National Commission for UNESCO
in your country for application procedures. Find your local National
Commission here https://www.unesco.org/nationalcommissions.
- Prepare
Documents: Compile required documents, including:
- Admission
notice or pre-admission letter from a Chinese university (optional but
prioritized).
- Completed
application forms.
- Language
proficiency certificates (if applicable).
- Physical
Examination Form.
- Submit
Online Application:
- Register
and apply through the Chinese Government Scholarship Information
System: https://www.campuschina.org/ and upload all necessary
documents.
Open exchange programs
- Submit
to National Commission: Submit your online application (https://www.unesco.org/en/fellowships/greatwall)
and supporting documents to your country’s National Commission for UNESCO.
- Final
Submission: If nominated by your National Commission, email your
application to thegreatwall@unesco.org.
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