UNESCO China Fellowship 2026 for International Students
Applications are now open for the UNESCO China Fellowship 2026 in China. Candidates from Africa, the Asia-Pacific region, Latin America, Europe, and the Arab world are eligible to apply. The program does not charge any application fee, and the academic session will begin in September 2026. A total of 27 fellowship positions are available for qualified students and researchers.
UNESCO works to promote humanity and encourage international cooperation for a better future. In collaboration with the Government of the People’s Republic of China, UNESCO will jointly sponsor seventy-five (75) fellowships for advanced studies at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels for the academic year 2025–2026. This initiative aims to strengthen human resource development and capacity building in developing countries while enhancing international cooperation in education, culture, communication, science, technology, and global friendship.
The UNESCO China Fellowship 2026 is a fully funded program jointly supported by UNESCO and the Government of China, officially known as the UNESCO/China Co-Sponsored Fellowships Programme. The fellowship is designed to provide selected candidates with the opportunity to pursue a master’s or doctoral degree at Chinese universities or to carry out independent research in China under the guidance of appointed supervisors. This comprehensive scholarship covers all major costs and reflects the shared commitment of UNESCO and China to academic excellence and global development.
UNESCO China Fellowship 2026 Details
| Number of Fellowships: | 27 |
| Degree level: | Master’s, PhD, Research |
| Scholarship coverage: | Fully Funded |
| Eligible nationality: | All Nationalities |
| Award country: | China |
| Last date: | 23 January 2026 |
Financial Benefits
- Tuition Fee
- Monthly Living Allowance
- Accommodation on Campus
- Medical Insurance
- International Airfare Travel Tickets
- Additional Monthly Allowance
Duration of the Fellowship:
- Research Program: One Year
- Master’s: 2 Years
- PhD: 5 Years
Documents Required
- Online Application Form
- Academic Transcript
- Degree Certificates
- A valid Passport
- A detailed CV
Eligibility Criteria
- People from Africa, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Europe, and the Arab world are eligible to apply for the UNESCO China Fellowship. The list of nations is provided below.
- Applicants for General Scholarships must be under 45 years old and hold a high school diploma.
- Candidates for senior scholarships must be under 50 years old and possess a master’s degree or an equivalent academic position.
- Proficiency in English is necessary.
- Candidates for master’s degrees must be under 35 years old and hold a bachelor’s degree.
- Doctoral candidates must be under 40 years old and hold a master’s degree.
Eligible Countries:
Africa: Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cabo Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo, Cote d’Ivoire, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, Togo, Uganda, United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
Asia and Pacific: Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, Cook Islands, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Fiji, India, Indonesia, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Kazakhstan, Kiribati, Kyrgyzstan, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Malaysia, Maldives, Marshall Islands, Micronesia (Federated States of), Mongolia, Myanmar, Nauru, Nepal, Niue, Palau, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Viet Nam.
Arab States: Algeria, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, State of Palestine, Sudan, Syrian Arab Republic, Tunisia, Yemen.
Latin America and the Caribean: Argentina, Belize, Bolivia (Plurinational State of), Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Grenada, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Venezuela (Bolivian Republic of).
Europe: Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, the Republic of Moldova, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Poland, Serbia, and Ukraine.
Arab States: Algeria, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, State of Palestine, Sudan, Syrian Arab Republic, Tunisia, Yemen.
Latin America and the Caribean: Argentina, Belize, Bolivia (Plurinational State of), Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Grenada, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Venezuela (Bolivian Republic of).
Europe: Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, the Republic of Moldova, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Poland, Serbia, and Ukraine.
Application Deadline
The last date to apply for the UNESCO China Fellowship 2026 for International Students is 23rd January 2026.
How to Apply for UNESCO China Fellowship?
- After carefully reading the application guidelines, candidates must get in touch with their home country’s National Commission for UNESCO to begin the application process.
- Send in both your online application and your home country’s National Commission for UNESCO.
- Below is a link to the official webpage.
