The 2025 Canada-China Scholars’ Exchange Program (CCSEP) is now accepting applications! Canadian students, faculty, researchers, and mid-career professionals are eligible to apply. This prestigious scholarship offers a unique opportunity to pursue post-secondary studies, research, and Chinese language training at leading institutions across China.
The minimum stay requirement for faculty, researchers, and mid-career professionals has been reduced from 2 months to 1 month, offering greater flexibility for those seeking short-term professional development opportunities.
Since its establishment in 1973, the CCSEP has been a flagship initiative of Global Affairs Canada and the Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China. Over the years, it has helped foster deeper mutual understanding, built strong academic and professional ties between the two countries, and developed a generation of Canadian leaders with China-related expertise.
Review application guidelines for more information: Canada-China Scholars’ Exchange Program.
The deadline to apply is March 10, 2025, 11:59 p.m. EDT.
Eligibility
- Full-time teaching or research staff
- Canadian citizenship;
- Demonstrated interest in pursuing studies or research in the area of ‘China Studies’;
- Eligible disciplines include: Chinese language, literature, linguistics, history, arts, journalism, politics, international relations, sociology, business, economics, law, geography, education, communications, public administration, environmental studies, architecture, public/global health, and other related fields.
- Availability to study or do research in China during the 2025-26 academic year;
- Strong academic and/or professional record;
- Proficiency in the language of instruction (English, French, or Chinese);
- Proficiency must be HSK level 3 for undergraduate studies and HSK level 4 for graduate studies if Chinese is the language of instruction.
Funding
The Chinese Government Scholarship component covers:
- tuition fees at participating Chinese institutions ;
- a monthly stipend (approximate values):
- 2,500 Yuan for undergraduate students
- 3,000 Yuan for Master’s students/general scholars
- 3,500 Yuan for Doctoral students/senior scholars
- on-campus accommodation or a subsidy for off-campus accommodation (if permitted by the host institution); and
- comprehensive medical insurance.
Global Affairs Canada covers the cost of travel to and from the destination in China via the most cost-effective route between the scholarship recipient’s point of origin and the final destination.
Duration
The scholarship is tenable between September 2025 and August 2026 for a short-term exchange between one and twelve months.
How to Apply
Candidates are required to submit an application on both the My EduCanada portal and the China Scholarship Council (CSC) portal by 11:59 p.m. EDT on March 10, 2025 to be considered for the scholarship.
For more information and instructions, please visit the EduCanada website.
Deadline
11:59 p.m. EDT on March 10, 2025