The Chinese government offers scholarships to students from British Columbia to study at a Chinese university. It’s a valuable opportunity to gain exposure to Chinese language, culture and business practices, and to develop enriching, life-long relationships.

The scholarships are provided to graduating secondary school students and students enrolled in post-secondary studies in undergraduate, master’s and doctoral degree programs at eligible post-secondary institutions.

The language of instruction is primarily Chinese. However, a limited number of programs are offered in English. There is an allowance for remedial Chinese language support for successful applicants who are not proficient in the language and who are not applying for the Chinese language study program.

Eligibility criteria and further information about the Chinese Government Scholarship Program are available on the Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in Vancouver website. The deadline for receiving applications for the 2026 academic year (commencing September 2026) is February 22, 2026. 

Please note: Successful applicants for the Chinese Government Scholarship Program can apply for the student visa and go study in China.