Great Wall Program is a full scholarship established by MOE for the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to sponsor students and scholars in developing countries to study and conduct research in China.

Supporting Categories, Duration and Instruction Language

1. Supporting Category

This program only supports general scholars and senior scholars.

2. Duration

This scholarship covers, in general, one academic year of study.

3. Language Instruction

Scholarship recipients of Chinese-taught programs without adequate Chinese proficiency are required to get the approval from both CSC and UNESCO for one academic year Chinese language study.

II  Scholarship Coverage

The Great Wall Program provides a full scholarship which covers tuition waiver, accommodation, stipend, and comprehensive medical insurance. Please refer to Introduction to CGS—Coverage and Standard for details of each item.

When to Apply

You need to apply between early January and early April. Please consult the National Commission for UNESCO in your home country for the specific deadline of each year.