NUAA Scholarships 2027: Types, Coverage and How to Get One

Almost half of NUAA's international students receive a scholarship in their first year. About 40–60% get some kind of award, from a one-time CNY 10,000 grant to a full scholarship with a monthly stipend.

This guide explains every scholarship at Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics (NUAA) for 2027: what each covers, how you're considered and how to improve your chances. If you're a parent planning the budget, the "What you'd actually pay" section is for you.

The 30-second summary

• No separate application. NUAA considers you for its scholarships automatically when you apply.

• First come, first served. Applying early really matters.

• One award per student. Scholarships can't be combined.

• Nothing is guaranteed. Awards depend on your grades, CSCA score and profile.

Which scholarships can Bachelor's and Foundation students get?

• Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC, Type A): full tuition, on-campus accommodation, comprehensive medical insurance and a living stipend of CNY 2,500 per month

• Jiangsu Government Scholarship: full tuition, on-campus accommodation and comprehensive medical insurance (no living stipend from the 2027 intake)

• Nanjing Government Scholarship: one-time award of CNY 10,000

• NUAA Fly-High Freshman Scholarship: 100% tuition waiver for the 2027 academic year

Scholarships are first come, first served. Start your NUAA application to be considered.

1. Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC Type A)

The most generous award: tuition, a room on campus, insurance and a monthly stipend. It's open to students from all countries and is normally given for your whole program, as long as you meet the scholarship committee's requirements and attend all your classes.

It goes through the Chinese Embassy or Consulate in your home country, not through NUAA:

1. Contact the Chinese Embassy or Consulate in your country.

2. Check their website for deadlines and details.

3. List NUAA as your first choice, using Agency Code 10287.

2. Jiangsu Government Scholarship

Offered by Jiangsu Province, where Nanjing is located. It covers full tuition, your on-campus room and medical insurance. From the 2027 intake there is no living stipend, so plan for your own day-to-day costs. You're considered automatically with your NUAA application.

3. Nanjing Government Scholarship

A one-time award of CNY 10,000, and you can apply for it again every year of your degree.

4. NUAA Fly-High Freshman Scholarship

NUAA's own award for new Bachelor's students. It waives 100% of your first-year tuition: CNY 23,900 (about USD 3,400) for engineering, or CNY 22,900 (about USD 3,200) for International Business.

Not to be confused with the Fly-High Prizes for Master's and PhD students (see below), which are separate awards.

What you'd actually pay with a scholarship

A typical first year for an engineering student in a small double room costs about CNY 40,000–47,000 (tuition, dorm, residence permit, textbooks and living costs, before flights).

With the Fly-High Freshman Scholarship covering tuition, that drops to about CNY 16,000–23,000. With the Nanjing Government Scholarship, CNY 10,000 comes off the total.

For more on daily life and living costs, see our guide to life as an international student in Nanjing.

How does NUAA decide who gets a scholarship?

• Your academics: school grades and transcripts

• Your CSCA score: a higher score improves your chances (learn about the CSCA)

• Your background and experience: what makes your profile stand out

If you apply directly to the Bachelor's, the scholarship decision comes with your offer letter.

Starting with the Foundation? You get priority

Students on the Foundation + Bachelor's pathway (for those without a CSCA result yet) get priority for scholarships when they move into the Bachelor's, because the university already knows them.

Foundation students normally receive either the Nanjing Government Scholarship or the Fly-High Freshman Scholarship. You find out once you apply with your CSCA result during the Foundation program.

What happens in years 2, 3 and 4?

Freshman scholarships cover your first year. From year 2, you pay the standard tuition unless you win a new award. You can:

• Reapply for the Nanjing Government Scholarship each year

• Compete for the NUAA Academic Scholarship (up to CNY 10,000), based on your annual GPA and an overall review

So working hard in year one pays off.

Scholarships for Master's and PhD students

• Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC) Type A and Type B: 100% tuition and accommodation, plus CNY 3,000/month (Master's) or CNY 3,500/month (PhD). Type A goes through your embassy; Type B goes through both the CSC system and NUAA's application. Type B deadline: 30 March 2027.

• Nanjing Municipal Scholarship: one-time CNY 20,000

• Fly-High Prizes: 100% tuition plus a one-year stipend of CNY 1,500, 1,000 or 800 per month (First, Second or Third Prize)

NUAA Bachelor's graduates get priority for postgraduate admission and scholarships.

5 ways to improve your chances

1. Apply early. Bachelor's applications are open until 30 May 2027. The Foundation deadline is 30 December 2026.

2. Aim high on the CSCA. A higher score directly improves your chances.

3. Submit a complete application. Missing documents slow you down while others move ahead. Our step-by-step application guide shows what you need.

4. Write a strong personal statement. Up to 800 words on who you are, why NUAA and what makes you stand out.

5. For CSC Type A, contact your embassy early. Deadlines vary by country.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to apply separately for NUAA scholarships? No. You're considered automatically, with no extra form or essay. The only exception is CSC Type A, which goes through your country's Chinese Embassy.

Can I get a full scholarship at NUAA? It's possible but competitive. CSC Type A and the Jiangsu Government Scholarship are full scholarships covering tuition, accommodation and insurance, and CSC Type A also pays a monthly stipend.

Is a scholarship guaranteed? No. Awards depend on your grades, background and CSCA score.

Can I hold two scholarships at once? No. Each student receives one award at most.

What is NUAA's CSC agency number? 10287.

Do Foundation students get scholarships? Yes. They get priority when they move into the Bachelor's and normally receive the Nanjing Government Scholarship or the Fly-High Freshman Scholarship.

The earlier you apply, the better your chances. Start your NUAA application or email zhahong@nuaa.edu.cn with your scholarship questions.