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UNESCO/Peoples Republic of China (The Great Wall) Co-Sponsored Fellowships Programme 2026-27

Awarded by United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

BachelorsMastersPhD

Funding Type

Full Funding · Tuition waiver + accommodation + stipend + medical insurance

Eligible Courses

One year programs at designated universities

Eligible Nationalities

Open to selected nationals

Can Be Taken At

All designated universities in China

Provider

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

Last Verified On

30 Oct 2026 by WeMakeScholars Scholarship Team

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Overview

Eligibility for The Great Wall Program:

  • The candidate cannot be a citizen of China's People's Republic.
  • The candidate must be in excellent physical and mental health.
  • The candidate needs to possess a bachelor's or master's degree, or the equivalent.
  • The student should apply for the general scholar programs with a high school diploma or above and be under 45.
  • The student should apply for the senior scholar programs if you are under 50 and have a master's degree or is an associate professor or higher.

The Great Wall Program provides a full scholarship that covers the following: 

  • Tuition waiver. Tuition funds will be comprehensively used by the host university. It may cover scholarship students’ administration costs and expenditures to support student activities.
  • Accommodation: free university dormitory or accommodation subsidy.

If the host university requires students to live on campus, the university will accommodate the scholarship students in a university dormitory (usually a twin room); if the host university permits students to live off campus, the university will provide monthly/quarterly accommodation

Stipend:

  • General scholars: CNY 3,000 per month.
  • Senior scholars: CNY 3,500 per month.
  • Comprehensive medical insurance.
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2

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3

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4

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5

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Documents Needed

  • Academic Transcripts (Usually required)

  • Income Certificate (For need-based scholarships)

  • Identity Proof (Usually required)

  • Admission / Offer Letter (For select scholarships)

  • Statement of Purpose (If applicable)

  • Language Test Scores (If applicable)

  • Recommendation Letters (If applicable)

  • Other Supporting Documents (As specified by the scholarship provider)

Note: The exact document requirements vary by scholarship. Always refer to the official application guidelines

FAQs

  • Yes, you can secure an education loan to study abroad at United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Education loans are of two types — Collateral and non-collateral. Collateral includes either: Immovable property – a house or a flat or land (or) liquid security – an FD, or LIC or shares or bonds. Agricultural lands are not accepted by any bank for education loan.

    Public banks like SBI, BOB offer these types of education loans. There are many NBFCs who offer Non-collateral education loans. Apply for the best education loan to study abroad.
  • The deadline of UNESCO/Peoples Republic of China (The Great Wall) Co-Sponsored Fellowships Programme 2026-27 is Expired.
  • UNESCO/Peoples Republic of China (The Great Wall) Co-Sponsored Fellowships Programme 2026-27 is offered to Bachelors, Masters, PhD degree.
  • UNESCO/Peoples Republic of China (The Great Wall) Co-Sponsored Fellowships Programme 2026-27 is offered for One year programs at designated universities .
  • UNESCO/Peoples Republic of China (The Great Wall) Co-Sponsored Fellowships Programme 2026-27 is open for: Open to selected nationals.
  • UNESCO/Peoples Republic of China (The Great Wall) Co-Sponsored Fellowships Programme 2026-27 is offered by United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
  • UNESCO/Peoples Republic of China (The Great Wall) Co-Sponsored Fellowships Programme 2026-27 covers Full Funding, Tuition waiver + accommodation + stipend + medical insurance.