1. Different purposes: Scholarships are mainly used to subsidize students with financial difficulties and help them overcome financial obstacles; Scholarships are designed to reward students who have performed well in study, scientific research and social activities and encourage them to continue their efforts.

2. Different sources of funds: grants are usually provided by the government or schools, mainly relying on financial allocations; Scholarships come from donations from foundations, enterprises or individuals, and the sources of funds are more diverse.

3. The evaluation criteria are different: the students' family economic situation is mainly considered, and materials such as family income certificates need to be provided, so the evaluation process is relatively simple; Scoring is a comprehensive consideration of students' academic performance, scientific research projects, social practice and other aspects, and the evaluation process is relatively complicated.

4. Different costs: both grants and scholarships need to pay a certain price. For grants, students need to disclose their family financial situation; For scholarships, students need to spend more time and energy on their studies and activities, instead of spending their time freely like other students.

Is it necessary to apply for a grant once a year?

National grant is a system that schools need to reapply every year, that is, a corresponding amount of grant will be issued after each successful application. If students do not apply or fail to apply, they will not be able to get the last allocation list. Even if they apply again, they need to be reviewed according to the first review process.