MOFCOM Scholarship (Ministry of Commerce Scholarship China)
The MOFCOM Scholarship is offered by China's Ministry of Commerce to strengthen cooperation with developing countries and develop human resources. Available at 26 designated top Chinese universities, it provides either full funding (tuition, accommodation, living allowance, insurance) or partial funding (tuition only). Selection includes document review, interview, and final expert committee evaluation.
Popular Participating Universities
Tsinghua University
Peking University
Zhejiang UniversityQuick info
Application status
Closed · opens Dec 2026Opens the provider's official website
Info sourced from official providers. Always verify deadlines, requirements, and eligibility directly before applying.
What you get
- Full scholarship: tuition fee waiver, accommodation, monthly living allowance, health insurance
- Partial scholarship option: tuition fee waiver only
Requirements
Detailed requirements
- - Citizen of a developing country
- - Master's applicants: hold a bachelor's degree
- - PhD applicants: hold a master's degree
- - Good health
- - Good academic record
- - Interested in study and cultural exchange in China
- - Meet language requirements of the chosen programme
- - Not currently enrolled in studies in China
Who can apply
Students from developing countries seeking master's or doctoral degrees at 26 top Chinese universities including Tsinghua, Peking University, Fudan, Zhejiang, and Wuhan University, through China's Ministry of Commerce bilateral cooperation framework.
Fields of study
Application window
Application window: December - April annually
Results announced: July - August
Requires registration on the CSC portal and coordinating with either the Chinese Embassy (Type A) or Chinese universities (Type B).
Dates are based on data sourced from official providers (2025-2026 cycle). Deadlines may shift between intake years. Always verify on the official website before applying.
Important dates
How to apply
- 1Step 1: Choose from the 26 MOFCOM designated universities and find a suitable programme
- 2Step 2: Complete the university online application and gather required documents
- 3Step 3: Apply for the MOFCOM scholarship via the CSC online system (studyinchina.csc.edu.cn)
- 4Step 4: Preliminary Review — initial document screening
- 5Step 5: Interview — shortlisted candidates invited for online or in-person interview
- 6Step 6: Final Selection — expert committee evaluates based on academic record, research proposal, and home country contribution potential
- 7Step 7: Await official offer and visa arrangements
Provider
Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China (MOFCOM) / CSC
China
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