MOFCOM Scholarship – CSC Programme

Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China; administered by China Scholarship Council

This scholarship funds English-taught master's and doctoral degrees for experienced professionals from developing countries.

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What it pays for
The 2026 guide included tuition, campus accommodation, insurance, return international travel and an annual stipend of CNY 36,000 for master's students or CNY 42,000 for PhD students.
Deadline
The cited 2026 guide's application period has ended; the next deadline has not been published.

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What it pays for

  • Tuition
  • Living allowance
  • Flights
  • Health insurance
  • accommodation

Eligibility

Who can apply

  • Open to every nationality
  • Not open to people from China
  • For Master's, PhD study
  • Subjects: Agriculture and food, Sciences, Education, Nursing and health, Environment and energy
  • At least 3 years of work experience
  • English at IELTS 6 or equivalent
  • Aged 44 or under
  • Applicants must be citizens of developing recipient countries; the cited guide does not give an ISO country list.
  • The 2026 guide required applicants to be under 45, with at least three years' work experience, and to meet specified professional criteria.
  • Apply through the relevant Chinese embassy's economic and commercial office; local procedures may differ.

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