MOFCOM Scholarship (China)
About this scholarship
The MOFCOM Scholarship is offered by the Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China to support mid-career professionals from developing countries to undertake master’s and doctoral study at Chinese universities. It is aimed at building human resources and strengthening ties between China and other developing nations, with programmes typically taught in English.
The award is fully funded, covering full tuition, accommodation, a living stipend (around 36,000 yuan a year for master’s and 42,000 for doctoral students), health insurance, round-trip airfare, and a settlement allowance. Scholars study at designated Chinese universities, often in fields relevant to development and public administration.
Eligibility is for citizens of eligible developing countries in good health, typically mid-career officials or professionals under about 45, who hold a relevant degree (a bachelor’s for master’s study, a master’s for doctoral) with several years of work experience; government officials, professionals, and academics are preferred, and English proficiency is required. You register online via the CSC Study in China portal, selecting the MOFCOM programme category and agency number, and up to three universities, then submit your application to the dispatching authority or Chinese Embassy in your country. For mid-career professionals from developing countries, it is a generous route to graduate study in China.
Eligibility
- Non-Chinese citizens from developing countries.
- Under 45 years old.
- A bachelor's degree or above with three or more years of work experience.
- Government officials, professionals, or academics preferred.
- English proficiency required.
Benefits & Coverage
- Full tuition.
- Accommodation.
- Living stipend (RMB 36,000 a year for master's, RMB 42,000 for PhD).
- Health insurance.
- Round-trip airfare.
- Settlement allowance of RMB 3,000.
Required Documents
- Degree certificates.
- Academic transcripts.
- Work experience proof.
- Employer recommendation.
- Physical examination form.
- Research plan.
- Passport copy.
How to Apply
- Confirm you are a citizen of an eligible developing country, in good health, typically a mid-career official or professional under about 45 with a relevant degree and work experience.
- Register online via the CSC Study in China portal, selecting the MOFCOM programme category and agency number 00010 and up to three universities or majors.
- Submit the application and documents to the dispatching authority or Chinese Embassy in your country by the deadline; programmes are taught in English (confirm the current date).
Frequently asked questions
Is MOFCOM Scholarship fully funded? +
This scholarship is listed as fully funded. The listed award is: Full tuition plus living stipend (RMB 36,000 to 42,000 a year); Accommodation, airfare, and settlement allowance.. Coverage can change between cycles, so confirm the details on the official page.
What degree levels does MOFCOM Scholarship cover? +
This scholarship is listed for: Master's & PhD.
When is the application deadline? +
The application deadline listed here is May 31, 2027. Deadlines move, so always verify the date on the official page before planning your application.
Who can apply? +
Key eligibility points from this listing: Non-Chinese citizens from developing countries; Under 45 years old; A bachelor's degree or above with three or more years of work experience; Government officials, professionals, or academics preferred; and more (see the full list above). See the Eligibility section above for the full requirements.
How do I apply? +
Apply directly through the official portal linked on this page. Legitimate scholarships never charge an application fee, so treat any request for payment as a scam and use official channels only.
Answers are based on this scholarship's listed details. Always confirm on the official page.
