China–ASEAN Scholarship Programmes for Academic Year 2026/2027
The ASEAN University Network (AUN) Secretariat is pleased to announce two China–ASEAN scholarship programmes for Academic Year 2026/2027!
The China–AUN Scholarship and the ASEAN–China Young Leaders Scholarship (ACYLS) are flagship initiatives that play an important role in strengthening educational cooperation and people-to-people connectivity between ASEAN and China, while supporting the development of high-quality human capital in the region. Through these programmes, students and young professionals gain access to quality postgraduate education, research, and training opportunities at leading universities in China, with comprehensive financial support covering tuition fees, accommodation, living allowances, medical insurance, and, where applicable, international airfare. In addition to academic and research advancement, scholarship recipients benefit from international exposure, cross-cultural understanding, and professional networks, which enhance their leadership capacity and long-term career prospects, enabling them to contribute meaningfully to national and regional development upon their return.
The China–AUN Scholarship and the ASEAN–China Young Leaders Scholarship (ACYLS) are flagship initiatives that play an important role in strengthening educational cooperation and people-to-people connectivity between ASEAN and China, while supporting the development of high-quality human capital in the region. Through these programmes, students and young professionals gain access to quality postgraduate education, research, and training opportunities at leading universities in China, with comprehensive financial support covering tuition fees, accommodation, living allowances, medical insurance, and, where applicable, international airfare. In addition to academic and research advancement, scholarship recipients benefit from international exposure, cross-cultural understanding, and professional networks, which enhance their leadership capacity and long-term career prospects, enabling them to contribute meaningfully to national and regional development upon their return.
1. China–AUN Scholarship 2026/2027
(Chinese Government Scholarship – AUN Programme)
Target group: Graduates
Level: Master’s and Doctoral degrees
Number of awards: 30 scholarships annually
Coverage: Full tuition, accommodation, monthly stipend, and medical insurance
Application deadline: 16 February 2026
2. ASEAN–China Young Leaders Scholarship (ACYLS) 2026/2027
Target group: Faculty members, university staff, and young professionals with work experience
Number of awards: 12 scholarships
Level: Master’s, Doctoral, short-term research, and training programmes
Coverage: Full tuition, accommodation, stipend, medical insurance, and international airfare
Application deadline: 1 March 2026