The Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China is inviting applications from qualified candidates interested in pursuing postgraduate degree programs at Chinese institutions.
The MOFCOM Scholarship 2026 is a fully funded opportunity that covers tuition, accommodation, airfare, and provides an annual stipend of ¥45,000 for living expenses.
Scholarship Summary
- Host: Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China
- Host Country: China
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Developing Countries
- Reward:
- Full Scholarship
- ¥45,000 Stipend per Year
- Accommodation
- Airfare Ticket
- Deadline: Varies by Institution
Scholarship Details
The Chinese Government MOFCOM Scholarship is an initiative established by the Ministry of Commerce of China to strengthen international cooperation and promote knowledge exchange between China and developing nations. The program is designed to train high-level professionals by offering them access to quality education across leading Chinese universities.
In addition, the Chinese Government Scholarship—Chinese University Program, established by the Ministry of Education (MOE), supports selected universities in recruiting outstanding international students for postgraduate studies. Through this initiative, institutions such as the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) have been authorized to enroll full-time Master’s and PhD students under this scheme since 2008, further enhancing global academic collaboration and capacity building.
Eligibility Criteria
To be qualified for the Chinese Government MOFCOM Scholarship, applicants must:
- Be a citizen of a developing country (excluding China)
- Be under 45 years old
- Be in good physical and mental health
- Have at least 3 years of working experience
- For Master’s applicants:
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree
- For PhD applicants:
- Hold a Master’s degree
- Demonstrate proficiency in English or Chinese, depending on program requirements
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants of the MOFCOM Scholarship will receive:
- Full tuition coverage, including:
- Teaching materials
- Research and survey fees
- English-taught program allowances
- Dissertation supervision fees
- Free on-campus accommodation
- Annual stipend:
- RMB 36,000/year (Master’s students)
- RMB 42,000/year (PhD students)
- One-time resettlement allowance of RMB 3,000
- Comprehensive medical insurance
- Round-trip international airfare, including:
- Initial travel to China after enrollment
- Return ticket upon graduation
- Additional annual home visit flights (subject to program duration)
- Continued funding is subject to annual performance review
How to Apply
To apply for the Chinese Government MOFCOM Scholarship:
- Visit the official MOFCOM or CSC scholarship portal
- Apply to a Chinese university of your choice
- Create an account on the application portal
- Complete your personal details and application information
- Select the correct Program Category
- Input the Agency Number: 00010 (for MOFCOM-CSC Program applicants)
- Upload all required supporting documents
- Submit your application before the institution’s deadline
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