Northwest A&F University
Chinese Government Scholarship (Type B) 2026
Northwest A&F University (NWAFU) welcomes outstanding international postgraduate students to apply for the Chinese Government Scholarship (Type B) for the 2026–2027 academic year.
Founded in 1934, Northwest A&F University (NWAFU) is a university directly under China’s Ministry of Education of China. As a key university supported by the Ministry’s "Project 985" and "Project 211", it is also one of the select universities designated for the National "World-Class University and First-class Discipline" Project. Today, NWAFU is recognized as one of China's leading agricultural universities, offering the most comprehensive range of agricultural, forestry and water-related disciplines in China.
This fully funded scholarship provides talented students from around the world with the opportunity to study in a dynamic academic community, access cutting-edge research, and experience the rich cultural heritage of Xi’an—the historic heart of Chinese civilization.
Programs & Duration
Doctoral Degrees (Most disciplines): 4 years
Master's Degrees (Selected disciplines): 3 years
Scholarship Benefits:
✔ 100% tuition coverage
✔ Free on-campus accommodation
✔ Comprehensive medical insurance
✔ Monthly stipend: 3,000 yuan (Master’s) / 3,500 yuan (PhD)
Eligibility
Non-Chinese citizens in good physical & mental health
Age: under 35 (Master’s) / under 40 (Ph.D)
Academic background: Bachelor’s degree (Master’s applicants) / Master’s degree (PhD applicants)
Language: IELTS 5.5+ / TOEFL 79+ / HSK 4+
Application Deadline
February 28, 2026
Application Procedure
Apply via the CSC portal: studyinchina.csc.edu.cn/#/login
Type B, Agency Code: 10712
Contacts
Admissions Office, Northwest A&F University
3 Taicheng Road, Yangling, Shaanxi, China
☎ +86 29 87080182 | ✉ admission@nwafu.edu.cn
Northwest A&F University
Detailed Application Guidance for 2026 CSC Scholarship (Type B)
I. Application Deadline
Deadline: February 28, 2026
Note: Mainly for doctoral students; a small number of Master’s programs are eligible.
II. Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens in good physical and mental health.
Academic background & age limits:
Master’s: Bachelor’s degree, under 35
Doctoral: Master’s degree, under 40
Must hold a valid passport (minimum 9 months validity).
Applicants have not been receiving funding from any other scholarships;.
Language requirements:
English-medium programs: IELTS 5.5 / TOEFL 79+ or institutional proof of English Proficiency.
Chinese-medium programs: HSK 4+
III. Scholarship Benefits
Covers: Tuition, on-campus accommodation, monthly stipend, medical insurance
Excludes: International travel, off-campus internships, or non-university labs
Stipend: 3,000 yuan (Master’s) | 3,500 yuan (PhD)
Duration: 3 years (Master’s) | 4 years (PhD)
IV. Required Application Materials
All documents must be in English or Chinese. If not, notarized translations are required. Submit to both CSC and NWAFU application systems.
1.CSC Scholarship Application Form (Type B, Agency Code: 10712).
2. Acceptance Letter from a Potential Supervisor (mandatory).
3.Notarized Degree certificate (or provisional/hope certificate).
4. Academic transcripts (notarized).
5. Two recommendation letters.
6. Study Plan / Research Proposal
7. Passport copy (valid for at least 9 months).
8. Police Clearance Certificate (valid 6 months).
9. Medical Examination Record ( mandatory)
(download: https://is.nwsuaf.edu.cn/docs/20161019153231791636.pdf ).
10. Supporting documents (CV, publications, awards, etc.).
Note:
If degree not issued yet → provide provisional or hope certificate
If transcript not complete → provide semester results
IELTS is encouraged but not compulsory(except HSK 4 is mandatory for Chinese-medium programs)
V. Application Procedure
Step 1: Get an Acceptance Letter from a potential professor.
→ Visit the NWAFU portal for the supervisor list of international student programs (https://en.nwsuaf.edu.cn/collegesandinstitutes/index.htm.)
Step 2: CSC online application via: https://studyinchina.csc.edu.cn/#/login
Step 3: Complete NWAFU’s online application via: https://nwsuaf.17gz.org/
→ Choose Chinese Government Scholarship
→ Choose Master or Doctor
→Upload required documents
Step 4: Pay the non-refundable application fee of CNY 400 or USD 75 after qualification review
Note: Payment Option.
In-person payment: Finance Office, South Campus (card only).
Bank transfer:
Account Name: Northwest A&F University
Account No.: 102810820826
Bank: Bank of China, Yangling Sub-branch
Swift Code: BKCHCNBJ620
Address: Weihui Road, Yangling, Shaanxi, China
VI. Available Programs
1. High-Level Graduate Scholarship: open to the programs.
2. Silk Road Scholarship: for applicants from Pakistan, Bangladesh, Tanzania, Kazakhstan,
Uzbekistan in the following field:
Crop Genetics and Breeding (Master’s & PhDs)
Soil Science (Master’s & PhDs)
Animal Genetics ，Breeding and Reproduction (Ph.D only)
Plant Pathology (Ph.D only)
Agricultural and Forestry Management (Ph.D only)
Note: Master’s program applicants must provide HSK 4 certificate.
VII. Contact Information
Address: 3 Taicheng Road, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China
Contact Person: Ms. Song
Phone: +86 29 87080182
Fax: +86 29 87080282
Email: admission@nwafu.edu.cn
Website: https://gjs.nwsuaf.edu.cn/en/