The Government of China has announced scholarships targeted at African students for the academic year 2025. These scholarships are designed to support studies that lead to the attainment of master’s and doctoral degrees.
Key Details:
– Application Deadline: June 29, 2025
– Course Levels: Master’s and doctoral degrees
– Fields of Study: The scholarships cover a wide range of disciplines, including Public Policy; Public Administration of National Development; Public Administration in International Development and Governance; Chinese Economy; Management of Rural Development; Management Studies; Public Health; International Communication; Transportation Engineering focused on Railway Operation and Management; Professional Accounting Program; Auditing; Environmental Management and Sustainable Development; Information and Communication Engineering; Electrical Engineering; Electrification & Information Technology in Rail Transit; International Law and Chinese Law; Public Diplomacy; International Relations; and Theoretical Economics related to National Development.
– Eligible Nationalities: Open to all qualified African nationals
– Number of Scholarships: Not specified
– Study Location: China
Eligibility Criteria:
Applicants must be African nationals who hold an undergraduate degree with at least a second-class upper division or its equivalent in a relevant field. Doctoral candidates must possess a master’s degree in a related area. The maximum age limit is 35 years. Fluency in English is required, as English is the medium of instruction for the programs. Applicants may also be required to undergo a written or oral examination after pre-selection.
Application Requirements:
Candidates must submit applications including a cover letter detailing their motivation and how the qualification will enable them to serve the African continent. Supporting documents required are:
– Curriculum Vitae detailing education, work experience, and publications (if any)
– Certified copies of relevant certificates and transcripts
– Personal details pages of a national passport with at least six months’ validity
– Clear colored passport-size photograph (3×4 cm)
– Recommendations from two academic referees
– Health Certificate
Applications must be submitted directly through the respective university’s website, with copies also sent by email.
Context:
The scholarships are facilitated in part by the Commission of the African Union, which functions as the executive and administrative secretariat of the African Union and supports the implementation of the scholarship program.
Implications:
These scholarships represent an ongoing educational partnership intended to foster academic advancement and professional development among African students in China. By enabling access to higher education in diverse and critical fields, the program aims to contribute toward national and continental development goals.
For further details and application submission, applicants are advised to refer to the official scholarship link provided by the program.