The Joe Tsai Basketball Scholarship is a philanthropic initiative founded by Mr. Joe Tsai, Co-Founder and Chairman of Alibaba Group and Founder of the Joe and Tsai Foundation, with official support from the Chinese Basketball Association. The program aims to cultivate the next generation of Chinese basketball talents with well-rounded cultural literacy and a passion for the game, while fostering meaningful sports and cultural exchange between China and the world. The scholarship selects talented youth nationwide who aspire to become outstanding basketball players and supports them to study at U.S. boarding high schools. It provides a comprehensive scholarship covering tuition, boarding, and other expenses until high school graduation.
Scholarship in Numbers

Applications

Scholarship Recipients
Received Full NCAA Scholarships

Selected for China National Youth Teams and Training Camps

U.S. High School Partners
Since its launch in 2019, the Joe Tsai Basketball Scholarship has funded 28 Chinese students to study in the U.S. and established partnerships with nearly 30 high schools across key basketball education regions such as California, Florida, the Washington D.C.–Maryland–Virginia (DMV) area, and New England.
Dedicated to developing well-rounded talents with both academic strength and basketball excellence, the program has already seen the rise of outstanding young athletes such as Fuqu Wang, Sinan Huan, and Sifeng Huan—showcasing the potential and promise of Chinese youth basketball.
Looking ahead, the Joe Tsai Basketball Scholarship will continue to support the holistic development of students, encourage more female participation, and nurture future basketball players with international vision and comprehensive skills. At the same time, the program will further serve as a bridge to deepen sports and cultural exchange between China and the world.
Sinan Huan
Sifeng Huan
Fuqu Wang
Yijiong Zhang

Sinan Huan (7'1-F/C-2007)

Grade: 12th

High School: Georgetown Preparatory School

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Selected twice for the All-American Underclassmen Games

Received full basketball scholarship offers from 12 top NCAA Division I universities

Represented the U16 Chinese National Youth Basketball Team in the 2023 Asian Cup, leading in blocks

Represented the U17 Chinese National Youth Basketball Team in the 2024 World Cup, leading in blocks

Selected for the U18 Chinese National Youth Basketball Team training camp

Represented the U19 Chinese National Youth Basketball Team in the 2025 World Cup, leading in blocks

Sifeng Huan (6'10-F-2007)

Received scholarship offers from five top NCAA Division I schools

Participated in the U16 Chinese National Youth Basketball Team training camp

Selected for the U18 Chinese National Youth Basketball Team training camp

Represented China in the 2024 World High School Basketball Championships

Represented the U19 Chinese National Youth Basketball Team in the 2025 World Cup

High School: St. Andrew's Episcopal School

Grade: 12th

Fuqu Wang (6'1-F-2004)

The first Chinese female basketball player to win the CIF State Championship for two consecutive years

NCAA full basketball scholarship recipient

2023-24 Northwestern University Sportsmanship Award

2024-25 Big Ten Distinguished Scholar Award

2025-26 Northwestern University Karpeller Award

High School: Sierra Canyon School

College: Northwestern University

Grade: Junior


Yijiong Zhang (6'9-F-2005)

Won the High School Outstanding Student Award for two consecutive years

NCAA full basketball scholarship recipient

Selected as the 7th overall pick in the first round of the 2024 CBA Draft

High School: Sunrise Christian Academy

College: William Jewell College

Club: Beijing Royal Fighters

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Program Milestones
Joe Tsai Foundation
Official Supporting Organization
Chinese Basketball Association
Partner Links
WeChat：joetsaibbs
Email：scholarship@joetsaibbs.com