Both the National Distinguished Young Scholars and the Provincial Distinguished Young Scholars enjoy high reputation and influence in the academic circle, but there are significant differences between the two in terms of level, evaluation standards, award scope and financial support.

1. Level: The National Distinguished Youth Award is a national-level honor, the full name of which is the National Outstanding Youth Fund. It is an honor and reward for young scientists who are already at the top level in the academic circle. Provincial Outstanding Youth is an honor at the provincial level. Honors and awards are usually established at the provincial level to commend young scientists who have outstanding performance in the field of scientific research.

2. Evaluation criteria: The evaluation criteria for National Outstanding Youth are very strict, requiring applicants to have outstanding academic achievements, innovative abilities, research potential, international vision and other advantages. The evaluation criteria for the Provincial Distinguished Young Scholars are relatively loose, and mainly consider the academic achievements and research potential of the applicants.

3. Award Scope: The National Distinguished Youth Award has a wider scope and is open to outstanding young scientists across the country. The scope of provincial outstanding youth awards is mainly limited to outstanding young scientists within the province.

4. Funding support: The funding support for the National Distinguished Young Scholars is relatively large at 3 million yuan, aiming to provide better research conditions and resource support for outstanding young scientists. The funding support for provincial outstanding youths is relatively small, and the specific amount may vary by region and institution.