The MOFCOM Scholarship is already accepting applications, which is fantastic news! We’ll go over the scholarship program’s features, advantages, and application process in detail in this post.
For foreign students seeking master’s or doctoral degrees in China, the MOFCOM Scholarship 2025–2026 offers complete funding. PhD students receive 42,000 RMB annually, while master’s degree holders receive 36,000 RMB.
The Academic Education Programs, which were started in 2008 and are supported by the People’s Republic of China’s Ministry of Commerce, are designed to teach senior corporate executives and managerial specialists from partner nations. In order to improve capability in fields like government, trade, foreign affairs, agriculture, technology, education, culture, and health, the scholarship funds one- or two-year master’s programs and three-year doctoral programs.
These courses are designed for senior managers, researchers, and government officials and are taught exclusively in English. Due to the rigorous and demanding curriculum, candidates must be in good health, have relevant professional experience, and possess a bachelor’s degree in order to be qualified.
Host Country: China
University: Chinese Universities
Opportunity Type: PhD, Master’s
Eligibility Country: International Students
Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
Eligibility Criteria:
- Proficiency in English (IELTS 6.0+ or TOEFL 80+) is a language requirement.
- Non-Chinese nationals from developing nations are eligible applicants.
- Age Restrictions: Those born after September 1, 1976, must be under 45.
- Educational Background: Three or more years of job experience and a bachelor’s degree or above.
- Professional Background: Candidates with suitable training or work experience are given preference.
- Current Role: Must be academic leaders, senior managers in organizations or businesses, or government officials at the department level or higher.
- Health Requirements: A certified health certificate and adequate physical and mental health are prerequisites.
- Not eligible if pregnant, disabled, or afflicted with a serious illness.
- Prior Study: Those who have previously studied in China or been awarded a Chinese government scholarship are ineligible.
- Career Potential: Must demonstrate a commitment to promoting collaboration between their nation and China as well as promise for professional advancement.
Benefits:
- Tuition, materials, research, thesis advice, and subsidies for teaching English are all included in full tuition coverage.
- Free Lodging: Housing on campus is offered without charge.
- Living Allowance:
- 36,000 RMB annually for master’s degree candidates
- 42,000 RMB annually for students pursuing doctorates
- Allowance for One-Time Settlement: RMB 3,000 per individual.
- During the study stay in China, comprehensive medical insurance is provided.
- Round-Trip Air Travel: For one-year programs, one round-trip ticket
- For multi-year programs, one annual round-trip plus one return-home trip
- Annual Academic Review: Satisfactory academic achievement is a prerequisite for continued funding.
- Funding Restrictions: No more assistance beyond the designated study period; additional costs are managed by the university or ministry rather than being distributed to students directly.
Deadline: Varies as per your country
