I. Introduction to the Beijing Government Scholarship

The Beijing Government Scholarship for International Students is a scholarship program established by the Beijing Municipal Government to support outstanding international students who understand and befriend China. The scholarship has three categories (Category A, Category B and Category C), providing support such as tuition waiver and accommodation fee waiver.

II. Applicants

This program is open to international students, including prospective degree-seeking students applying to study in China ( pre-university students, undergraduate, master's and doctoral programs), as well as current self-funded international undergraduates, master's students, doctoral students and pre-university students.

III. Eligibility

Applicants for the Beijing Government Scholarship shall be non-Chinese citizens holding a foreign passport, in good physical and mental health, with good conduct and a friendly attitude toward China, and shall meet the corresponding academic and language proficiency requirements. Applicants shall not simultaneously hold other scholarships established by governments at all levels in China, social organizations or the host university (excluding one-off awards of various kinds).

IV. Application Requirements

Applicants must comply with the relevant regulations of the Beijing Municipal Government and the University.

(1) Age and Language Requirements

1. Pre-university students: under the age of 24 upon enrollment, with at least HSK Level 3;

2. Undergraduate students: under the age of 25 upon enrollment; students taught in Chinese must have at least HSK Level 4; students taught in English must provide corresponding proof of English proficiency;

3. Master's students: under the age of 35 upon enrollment, with at least HSK Level 5; students taught in English must provide corresponding proof of English proficiency;

4. Doctoral students: under the age of 40 upon enrollment, with at least HSK Level 5; students taught in English must provide corresponding proof of English proficiency.

(2) Academic Level and Performance Requirements

New Students

1. For Category B and Category C applicants: the institution where the applicant obtained their previous degree should, in principle, be a key university (or research institute) in their home country, or a key high school, with an average score of no less than 80/GPA 3.0.

2. For Category A applicants: the institution where the applicant obtained their previous degree should, in principle, be a university ranked among the world's top 500, or a key high school in their home country, with an average score of no less than 85/GPA 3.6.

3. Preference will be given to those with outstanding research achievements or important awards.

Current Students

1. Academic performance ranks among the top in average score within the applicant's year and discipline/major among current student applicants in that year;

2. Good conduct at the University, compliance with all laws, regulations, university rules and disciplines, regular class attendance, and timely participation in class meetings;

3. Preference will be given to those who have served as student leaders or student assistants of the International School and have made contributions to student management and various activities;

4. Preference will be given to those who actively participate in various on- and off-campus activities, win awards and bring honor to the University.

5. Preference will be given to those with outstanding research achievements.

V. Application Materials

New Students

1. Application Form for the Beijing Government Scholarship for International Students;

2. Highest academic qualification certificate and academic transcripts;

3. Language proficiency certificate;

4. Supporting documents such as research achievements or award certificates, if any;

5. Insurance payment receipt.

Current Students

1. Application Form for the Beijing Government Scholarship for International Students;

2. Transcripts of the previous academic year;

3. Papers published and awards received in the previous academic year, and other supporting materials;

4. Insurance payment receipt.

VI. Application Timeline and Procedure

Application period for new students: November 1, 2026 to June 15, 2027.

Application period for current students: April 2027.

When new students register and apply through the admissions system, they should simultaneously select the Beijing Government Scholarship for International Students and complete the application as required.

Current students should download the corresponding application form and submit it to their class advisor within the specified time.