The Chinese Government is offering a fully funded Youth of Excellence Scheme (YES) Scholarship for 2025 at Wuhan University

With the launch of Wuhan University’s 2025 Youth of Excellence Scheme (YES) of China Program under the Chinese Government Scholarship, a new window of opportunity has opened for aspirational overseas students. This esteemed program provides full funding For master’s degree candidates pursuing two exciting English-taught programs—Chinese Philosophy and Culture and Geospatial Information Technology.

When is the Application Deadline:

• March 1, 2025, for Wuhan University’s application system.
• March 31, 2025, for the Chinese Government Scholarship system.

Tell Me About The Award:

This scholarship aims to cultivate global governance talents with international perspectives, outstanding leadership, and multicultural backgrounds. It offers full funding for international students to pursue a master’s degree at Wuhan University in two English-taught programs: Geospatial Information Technology and Chinese Philosophy and Culture.

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Which Fields are Eligible?:

• Geospatial Information Technology Program: Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing, Geodesy and Surveying Engineering
• Chinese Philosophy and Culture Program: Ethics

Type:

Full Scholarship for Master’s Degree

Who can Apply?:

• Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens under the age of 45 and in good health.
• They should hold a bachelor’s degree or above with at least 3 years of work experience, with preference given to those with relevant professional experience.
• Eligible applicants include government officials (division chief level or above), senior managers, university administrators, or those with relevant experience in international organizations.

How are Applicants Selected?:

• Applications are reviewed by Wuhan University through document assessment and interviews. Those who pass will receive a pre-admission letter and then complete a secondary application through the CSC system, where the final selection is made by expert review.

Which Countries Are Eligible?:

All countries outside the People’s Republic of China

Where will the Award be Taken?:

Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei Province, China

How Many Awards?:

Not specified

What is the Benefit of the Award?:

The full scholarship covers tuition, accommodation, and a monthly stipend for the two-year program.

How Long Will the Award Last?:

Two years, structured as a “1+1” program:

• Year 1: Full-time study and thesis preparation at Wuhan University.
• Year 2: Thesis writing based on work experiences in the student’s home country, with a defense held in China.

How to Apply for the Youth of Excellence Scheme (YES) Scholarship:

1) Applicants should log on to Wuhan University’s Online Application System for International Students (https://admission.whu.edu.cn) to register, choose the relevant agency and major, and then submit scanned copies of the application materials before March 1st, 2025. Please note that the application item is “Chinese Government Scholarship”. Wuhan University will organize a document review and interviews, and those who successfully pass all the assessments will receive a pre-admission letter.

2) After obtaining the pre-admission letter, please log on to the Chinese Government Scholarship System for online application (https://studyinchina.csc.edu.cn/#/login) and submit application materials before March 31st, 2025. Please select “Type A” for the scholarship type, and the agency code is 1563. The applicant program is the “Youth of Excellence Scheme of China”.

3) The China Scholarship Council (CSC) will review materials submitted by applicants and arrange for expert review. The final results will be announced by CSC after the assessment.

Application Documents:

• Passport biographical page copy
• Notarized degree certificate and transcripts
• Language proficiency proof (TOEFL 80+ or IELTS 6.0+)
• Employment certificate or work experience proof
• CV and 1,000+ word research proposal
• Two recommendation letters
• Foreigner Physical Examination Form (valid for 6 months)
• Non-criminal record (issued within 6 months of submission)

Visit the Award Webpage for Details: Wuhan University Admission Page