Mandarin Joy

The Singapore government subsidizes a significant portion of the tuition fee (reducing it from ~$40k to ~$18k-20k SGD/year). In exchange, international students must sign a Service Obligation (SO) agreement to work in a Singapore entity for 3 years after graduation.

A fully funded PhD scholarship for research in STEM fields. Includes full tuition fees, a monthly stipend of S$2,700 (increasing to S$3,200 after qualifying exams), a one-time airfare grant (S$1,500), and a settling-in allowance (S$1,000). Crucially, there is no service bond attached.

Merit-based entrance scholarships awarded by individual universities to top-ranking international applicants. Benefits range from partial waivers to "Full Ride" packages (Tuition + Living Allowance). To maximize chances, applying during the Early Round (Nov) or Main Round (Jan) is essential.

Covers full tuition fees for the entire duration of study. Awarded to students from "Belt and Road" countries (including Brazil). Students must submit their university application by January to be considered for nomination by the institution.

A fully funded fellowship for PhD students. Provides an annual stipend of approx. HKD 340,800 (approx. USD 44,000) and a conference/research travel allowance of HKD 14,200 per year for up to 3 years. Universities often top this up with tuition waivers and accommodation guarantees.

Full coverage including tuition, free accommodation (university dormitory), comprehensive medical insurance, and a monthly stipend (CNY 2,500 for undergrad, CNY 3,000 for Master's, CNY 3,500 for PhD). Applications are submitted through the local Chinese Embassy or dispatching authorities in the applicant's home country.

Applied directly to the university. Offers the same full benefits as Type A (Tuition, Dorm, Insurance, Stipend of CNY 2,500-3,500). For graduate students, a pre-acceptance letter from a supervisor is often practically required. For undergraduates, the CSCA exam is now a mandatory requirement.

Focused exclusively on Mandarin language learning (courses from 2 to 12 months). Offers a monthly stipend of NTD 25,000. Ideal for cultural adaptation and networking before applying for a degree.

Fully funded (Full Ride) for specific partner programs (Engineering, IT, Agriculture, Health). Includes airfare, housing, full tuition, insurance, textbooks, and a monthly stipend (NTD 12,000 to NTD 17,000).

The MOE Taiwan Scholarship offers a monthly stipend of NTD 15,000 (undergraduate) or NTD 20,000 (graduate) and covers tuition up to NTD 40,000 per semester. Students are responsible for any tuition costs exceeding this cap.