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Summary

• Host Institution: Beijing Foreign Studies University (BFSU)
• Scholarship: Beijing Government Scholarship for International Students (for Freshman)
• Study Location: Beijing, China
• Eligible Applicants: International students, including applicants from Nigeria
• Study Levels: Undergraduate, Master’s, Doctoral and eligible non-degree programmes
• Scholarship Categories: Category A, B and C, subject to eligibility restrictions
• Funding: Tuition waiver, medical insurance and, for applicable categories, accommodation and living allowance
• Spring Intake Deadline: 30 November 2026
• Autumn Intake Deadline: 5 June each year
• Application Method: Online through the BFSU international student application system

About the Beijing Government Scholarship at BFSU

Beijing Foreign Studies University (BFSU) is inviting applications from international students for the Beijing Government Scholarship for International Students (for Freshman).

The scholarship is intended to encourage outstanding international students to pursue higher education and academic research at the university in Beijing, China. It provides financial support to eligible international applicants who are seeking admission to degree and selected non-degree programmes.

The scholarship is available in three categories, with different levels of financial support. Applicants must first satisfy the university’s general admission requirements and apply for an eligible programme. Scholarship selection is then based on document review and academic assessment.

The university offers opportunities at undergraduate, master’s and doctoral levels, as well as selected foundation, visiting and exchange programmes that meet the scholarship’s duration requirements.

Scholarship Benefits

The Beijing Government Scholarship has three funding categories:

Category A

This category covers:

• Tuition fees.
• Accommodation fees.
• Monthly living allowance.
• Comprehensive medical insurance.

Category B

This category covers:

• Tuition fees.
• Accommodation fees.
• Comprehensive medical insurance.

Category C

This category covers:

• Tuition fees.
• Comprehensive medical insurance.

The university also publishes the following benefit standards:

• Tuition: Full tuition waiver for one academic year, according to the university’s official tuition rates.
• Accommodation: Free on-campus dormitory accommodation. Where applicable, off-campus accommodation allowances are RMB 700 monthly for undergraduate and postgraduate students and RMB 1,000 monthly for doctoral students.
• Living allowance: RMB 2,500 monthly for undergraduates, RMB 3,000 for master’s students and RMB 3,500 for doctoral students.
• Medical insurance: RMB 800 per person.

Important funding clarification: The university states that, in principle, only Category C is available to undergraduate, master’s and non-degree students. Doctoral students may be eligible for Category B, subject to dynamic semester-based review. Applicants should not assume that every applicant can receive Category A or the full range of benefits listed above.

Who Can Apply?

The scholarship is open to non-Chinese citizens who are in good physical and mental health and are friendly towards China.

The official academic and age requirements include:

Undergraduate applicants

• Must have completed senior secondary school or an equivalent qualification.
• Must be under 25 years old.

Master’s applicants

• Must hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Must be under 35 years old.

Doctoral applicants

• Must hold a master’s degree or equivalent.
• Must be under 40 years old.

Undergraduate foundation applicants

• Must have completed senior secondary school or equivalent and hold a pre-admission notice.
• Must be under 24 years old.

Visiting and exchange students

• Must hold a bachelor’s degree or be a current undergraduate or postgraduate student.
• Must be under 45 years old.
• The study period must be at least one academic year.

Visiting scholars

• Must hold a master’s degree or above, or have an associate professor title or above.
• Must be under 50 years old.

Applicants must also meet the language requirements for their chosen programme. For Chinese-taught programmes, foundation and visiting applicants need at least HSK Level 3, while degree applicants need at least HSK Level 4. Applicants to programmes taught in other languages should check the specific language requirements published by the relevant faculty.

The minimum academic performance requirement is an average score of 80 out of 100 or a GPA of 3.0. Current students must also have achieved an average of at least 80 in the previous academic year.

Step-by-Step Application Process

Step 1: Choose an eligible programme

Review BFSU’s latest international student admission brochure and programme catalogue. Confirm that your intended programme is available for the relevant intake and that you meet its admission requirements.

Step 2: Prepare your documents

The scholarship application requires:

• Completed Beijing Government Scholarship Application Form.
• Highest academic degree certificate.
• Academic transcripts.
• Relevant language proficiency certificates, such as HSK, IELTS or TOEFL.
• CSCA score report for undergraduate programme applicants.
• Other supporting documents, such as recommendation letters and award certificates, where available.

Additional documents may be required under the university’s international student admission brochure.

Step 3: Register on the online application platform

Visit the official BFSU International Student Online Service System at https://study.bfsu.edu.cn and create an applicant account.

Step 4: Complete your admission application

Select your intended programme and complete the online application according to the university’s instructions. Make sure your personal information and supporting documents are accurate and complete.

Step 5: Download and upload the scholarship form

Download the Beijing Government Scholarship Application Form from the application platform, complete it and upload it as an additional attachment, as instructed by BFSU.

Step 6: Submit and await assessment

Submit the application and supporting documents. The university will assess applications through document review and academic evaluation. Successful scholarship candidates and their award categories will be published on the official BFSU International Student Office website for a five-working-day public notice period.

Applicants are responsible for ensuring that all submitted documents are authentic. False information or forged documents may lead to disqualification.

Important Deadline

The official scholarship page lists the following application deadlines:

• Spring intake: 30 November.
• Autumn intake: 5 June.

For applicants targeting the upcoming spring intake, the relevant deadline is 30 November 2026. Applicants targeting the autumn intake should check the university’s latest admission notice and programme availability.

Official Application Link

• Official Scholarship Information
• BFSU International Student Application Portal
• Official Scholarship Listing
• International Student Office Email: study@bfsu.edu.cn

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Final Note from AK Travels LTD

The Beijing Government Scholarship at Beijing Foreign Studies University offers international students an opportunity to pursue higher education in China with financial support towards tuition and medical insurance, and additional benefits for eligible scholarship categories.

Applicants should carefully distinguish between the three scholarship categories and confirm which category applies to their intended study level. Meeting the university’s admission requirements, academic standards and language requirements is essential.

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