ChinaBachelor, Master, PhDNext cycle not announced yetPartially FundedSun Yat-sen University Scholarship for International Students 2027
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Sun Yat-sen University (SYSU) in Guangzhou, China, offers the SYSU Scholarship to international applicants for bachelor's, master's and PhD programmes. First-Class awards give a tuition waiver plus a living allowance of CNY 30,000 per year for bachelor's, CNY 36,000 for master's or CNY 42,000 for PhD students. Second-Class awards give a full tuition waiver and Third-Class awards a 50% tuition waiver. The award lasts the standard programme length with annual review and does not cover accommodation, insurance or airfare. Candidates apply in the scholarship section of the online application, followed by an interview, with a recommendation from a recognised agency or recruitment ambassador. The 2027/28 deadline is not announced yet. In the previous cycle, Round 2 closed on 30 April 2026. CSC, CLEC and MOFCOM scholarship holders and MBA and MPA programmes are excluded.
Funding Benefits & Coverage
3 BenefitsTuition waiver
Full waiver for First and Second Class, 50% waiver for Third Class.
Living allowance for First Class
CNY 30,000 per year for bachelor's, 36,000 for master's and 42,000 for PhD.
Full programme length
Lasts the standard programme length with annual review, excluding accommodation, insurance and airfare.
Eligibility & Acceptance Criteria
4 CriteriaAll except: China
Required Documents
3 DocsAs per SYSU international enrolment guidelines.
For undergraduates.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.
Funding type: Partially Funded. Announced benefits: Tuition waiver, Living allowance for First Class, Full programme length.
Eligible levels: Bachelor, Master, PhD.
Next cycle not announced yet. Follow the official website for updates.
Required documents: Standard enrolment materials, Recommendation letter from an agency or recruitment ambassador, 2 recommendation letters and Plan of Study and Research in China.
Apply directly on the official website: https://iso.sysu.edu.cn/en/application/scholarship/1420586.htm. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
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Available Majors
Open to all fields of study
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