Funded Marine Scholarships for International Students at Xiamen University, China (Master & Doctoral)

The State Oceanic Administration (SOA) and China's Ministry of Education jointly initiate the Marine Scholarship of China for the purpose of providing financial support to outstanding students from the coastal countries or regions around the South China Sea, the Pacific and the Indian Oceans and African, American developing countries.

The aim is to invite international students to study in China for a master's or doctoral degree in oceanography or other related specialties, cultivating advanced professionals of the related fields for developing countries, enhancing international marine cooperation and exchange, and promoting the harmonious ocean development in the region and around the world.

 China Scholarship Council (CSC) is in charge of the admissions and routine management of the Scholarship.

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicant must be non-Chinese citizens in good health, from a coastal/island country of South China Sea, the Indian Ocean, the Pacific and its surrounding island countries, or an African, American developing country.

• Applicant must apply for the postgraduate degree program of ocean-related specialties. Applicants will be given priority if they are currently engaged in oceanographic and relevant sectors.

• Educational background and age limits (as of September 1, 2022):
• Master's programs: hold a bachelor's degree or above and be under the age of 40;

• Doctoral programs: hold a master's degree or above and be under the age of 45.

Application Procedures

Application for the Scholarships will be considered only after the applicant has been admitted to Xiamen University.

• Applicants shall complete online application at https://studyinchina.csc.edu.cn   (Program Category: Type B; Agency No. of XMU: 10384) and print out the Application Form for Chinese Government Scholarships. The Scholarships Application Form should be completed in Chinese or English and signed by the applicant.

• Applicants shall complete another online application at http://application.xmu.edu.cn and upload the scan copy of Application Form for Chinese Government Scholarships. There is no need to mail paper application materials.

Application Guide to Master's Programs for 2022

Application Guide to Doctoral Programs for 2022

Scholarships Value

• Tuition fee;

• On-campus accommodation fee oroff-campus accommodation monetary subsidy (RMB 700/month for master's programs; RMB 1,000/month for doctoral programs);

• Living allowance (RMB 3,000/month for master's programs; RMB 3,500/month for doctoral programs);

• Comprehensive medical insurance.

Deadline

31st March 2022

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