International students awaiting an opportunity to study at the Northwestern Polytechnical University in China must explore the President’s Scholarships available for 2026-27. They allot the scholarship to brilliant individuals in three levels, each with different benefits. You can apply in four rounds, but the portal will be closed as soon as the seats are filled. 

Northwestern Polytechnical University was established in 1938 in China, and currently, over 25,000 students are enrolled here. It is well known for its excellence in several fields, mainly aeronautics, astronautics, and marine technology engineering, with research opportunities in materials science, computer science, and engineering.

The duration of a Bachelor’s and Doctoral degree at the Northwestern Polytechnical University is 4 years, and the duration is 3 years for a Master’s degree. The deadline for USTC scholarships varies by available degree program. The deadlines are 15 January & 15 March 2026 for an undergraduate degree and 15 January & 28 February 2026 for a postgraduate degree.

Details of NPU President Scholarship for 2026-27 

Read the details about the President Scholarship 2026-27 announced by the Northwestern Polytechnical University in China here.

Offered Degree Program

Applicants can apply for all majors offered for international students under the President Scholarship 2026-27 at the Northwestern Polytechnical University in China.

Benefits of Scholarship

The President Scholarship at the Northwestern Polytechnical University in China for the 2026-27 academic year offers the following benefits.

First-level winners:

• Scholars will get an exemption from the 100% tuition fee.
• Scholars will receive accommodation fees during their stay in China.
• Bachelor’s scholars will receive a monthly allowance of RMB 1500 for a year.
• Master’s scholars will receive a monthly allowance of RMB 2000 for a year.
• PhD scholars will receive a monthly allowance of RMB 3500 for a year.

Second-level winners:

• Scholars will get an exemption from the 100% tuition fee.

Third-level winners:

• Scholars will get an exemption from the 50% tuition fee.

Eligibility Criteria

Students applying for the President Scholarship at the Northwestern Polytechnical University in China must meet the requirements below.

• Only non-Chinese nationals are eligible to apply.
• To be eligible for admission to a Bachelor’s program, you must hold an intermediate degree; for a Master’s program, a BS degree is a must; and for a Doctoral program, an MS degree is necessary.
• The age limit for undergraduate students is under 23, and under 35 for postgraduate students.
• You must have no criminal record and be in good health.
• You must possess English/Chinese language proficiency.

How to Apply

You can submit your applications for the fully funded scholarships 2026-27 at the University of Science and Technology of China via the instructions below.

• Firstly, register yourself at the official NPU Admissions Portal.
• Complete the online application by listing the required details and uploading all the supporting documents to the online system.
• Remember, you have to pay the application fee (RMB 600 or USD 90) to validate the submission, which is non-refundable.

Documents Required for NPU President Scholarship for 2026-27 

• Passport
• CV
• Academic transcripts
• Recommendation letters
• Non-criminal record certificate 
• Language proficiency certificate (English/Chinese)
• Study plan/Personal statement
• Acceptance letter from a supervisor 

Last Date to Apply

The last date to submit your application for the President Scholarship at the Northwestern Polytechnical University in China is below.

FAQs

How many students receive the NPU President Scholarship?

Well, the exact number of scholarship holders isn’t specified by the university. Every year, the host shortlists the students based on the university’s budget and the quality of applicants.

If a student applies after the due date, would he/she still be considered for the scholarship?

You are highly recommended not to apply after the deadline of the scholarship; otherwise, the university will withdraw your application and disqualify you for the relevant intake.

Can Indian students apply for the NPU President Scholarship 2026-27?

For sure, not just Indians but students from all over Asia, Europe, Australia, America, and Africa are eligible to apply for the NPU President Scholarship. However, you are ineligible if you hold Chinese nationality.

Will there be a monthly stipend for second-level or third-level scholarship winners?

No, the university doesn’t offer a monthly stipend for second-level or third-level scholarship winners. They get 100% and 50% tuition fee exemption, respectively. Only first-level scholarship winners will receive full tuition fees, accommodation, and a monthly allowance for 12 months.