Canada-China Scholars’ Exchange Program 2026-2027 (Fully-funded) – YOA

Deadline: January 12, 2026

Applications are open for the Canada-China Scholars’ Exchange Program 2026-2027. The Canada-China Scholars’ Exchange Program (CCSEP) is Canada’s longest-working bilateral scholarship program. Established in 1973 by then Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau and Chinese premier Zhou Enlai, this prestigious program has fostered mutual understanding, educational collaboration, and cultural alternate for over 5 a long time. To date, greater than 1,400 students have launched into transformative journeys by way of CCSEP, gaining invaluable experiences which have formed their careers and views.

Offered by Global Affairs Canada by way of the Academic Relations program and the Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China, this system offers Canadian college students, full-time educating or analysis workers, and mid-profession professionals the OPPORTUNITY to pursue put up-secondary research, analysis, or Chinese language coaching at main establishments throughout China. The program goals to foster a deeper understanding of China, develop future leaders with experience in China, and construct sturdy educational {and professional} ties between Canada and China.

Scholarship

• The Chinese Government Scholarship part covers:
  • tuition charges at collaborating Chinese establishments ;
  • a month-to-month stipend (approximate values):
    • 2,500 Yuan for undergraduate college students
    • 3,000 Yuan for Master’s college students/basic students
    • 3,500 Yuan for Doctoral college students/senior students
  • on-campus lodging or a subsidy for off-campus lodging (if permitted by the host establishment); and
  • complete medical insurance coverage.
• Global Affairs Canada covers the price of journey to and from the vacation spot in China through probably the most value-efficient route between the scholarship recipient’s level of origin and the ultimate vacation spot.

Eligibility

• Applicant should have Canadian citizenship
• Demonstrated curiosity in pursuing research or analysis within the space of ‘China Studies’
  • Eligible disciplines embody: Chinese language, literature, linguistics, historical past, arts, journalism, politics, worldwide relations, sociology, enterprise, economics, legislation, geography, training, communications, public administration, environmental research, structure, public/world well being, and different associated fields.
  • Visit the Campus China web site for details about designated studying establishments in China.
• Availability to study or do analysis in China in the course of the 2026-27 educational 12 months
• Strong educational and/or skilled report
• Proficiency within the language of instruction (English, French, or Chinese)
  • Proficiency have to be HSK degree 3 for undergraduate research and HSK degree 4 for graduate research if Chinese is the language of instruction.

Evaluation Criteria

Applications are evaluated primarily based on:

• skilled or educational benefit
• rationale for going to China
• feasibility of the proposed study or analysis plan
• clearly said deal with China within the proposed study or analysis plan
• the applicant’s demonstrated dedication to sharing their scholarship expertise and analysis with the broader Canadian public to reinforce understanding of China in Canada

Application

• Deadline to apply on the My EduCanada portal: January 12, 2026
• Deadline to apply on the CSC portal: March 1, 2026

Click here to apply

For extra info, go to Canada-China Scholars’ Exchange Program.