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UNESCO Great Wall China Scholarship 2025

Eligible Degree

  • Master’s Degree
  • Doctoral Degree
  • One-Year Visiting Scholar Programs

Brief Overview

  • Co-sponsored by UNESCO and the Chinese Government to support postgraduate studies and research in China.
  • Targets students and researchers from 135 developing countries.
  • Provides comprehensive funding for tuition, accommodation, health insurance, travel, and a living stipend.

Details of the Scholarships

  • Host: UNESCO
  • Study Location: China
  • Number of Scholarships: 75 fully funded positions.
  • Focus Areas: Education, with emphasis on Gender Equality, Africa, and Small Island Developing States (SIDS).

Eligibility Requirements

  1. Visiting Scholar Programs:
    • General Scholars: High school diploma; under 45 years old.
    • Senior Scholars: Master’s degree or associate professor position (or above); under 50 years old.
    • English proficiency required. For Chinese-taught programs, HSK Level 3 is mandatory.
  2. Degree Programs:
    • Master’s Applicants: Bachelor’s degree; under 35 years old.
    • Doctoral Applicants: Master’s degree; under 40 years old.
    • English proficiency required. For Chinese-taught programs, HSK Level 4 is mandatory.
  3. Additional Requirements:
    • Meet the admission standards of applied universities.
    • Be in good mental and physical health.

Scholarship Values

  • Tuition Waiver: Covers the full program cost.
  • Accommodation: Free on-campus housing.
  • Living Allowance:
    • CNY 3,000/month for General Scholars.
    • CNY 3,500/month for Senior Scholars and Postgraduate Students.
  • Medical Insurance: Comprehensive coverage during the program.
  • Travel Assistance: Covers travel expenses for academic activities in China.

Required Documents

  • Admission notice or pre-admission letter from a Chinese university (optional but prioritized).
  • Completed application forms.
  • Language proficiency certificates (if applicable).
  • Physical Examination Form.

Country/Region

  • Eligible applicants from 135 developing countries, including nations in Africa, Asia, and other regions identified by UNESCO.

How to Apply for the Scholarships

  1. Review Guidelines: Read and understand the application requirements and processes.
  2. Contact National Commission: Reach out to the National Commission for UNESCO in your country.
    • Find local National Commissions here.
  3. Prepare Documents: Gather all required documents.
  4. Submit Online Application:
  5. Submit to National Commission: Send the online application and supporting documents to your National Commission for UNESCO.
  6. Final Submission: If nominated, email your application to thegreatwall@unesco.org.

Deadline

  • Application Deadline: February 12, 2025

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