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Canada-China Scholars’ Exchange Program 2026

Interested students, scholars, and professionals are asked to apply by January 12, 2026.

Nov 07, 2025

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The Canada-China Scholars’ Exchange Program (CCSEP), offered by Global Affairs Canada and the Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China, provides an excellent opportunity to learn Chinese, and/or pursue post-secondary studies or research at leading institutions across China.  

Candidates must be Canadian citizens to participate in the outbound component of the program

  

Key Dates

The deadline to submit the application forms on the My EduCanada portal and the CSC portal is 11:59 p.m. EDT, January 12, 2026.

Candidates will be contacted by February 23, 2026 regarding the status of their application, allowing those pre-selected to move forward with retrieving letters of intent.

Global Affairs Canada’s scholarship administrator will communicate with successful candidates by Summer 2026.

Eligibility

  • Canadian citizenship;

  • Demonstrated interest in pursuing studies or research in the area of ‘China Studies’;

    • Eligible disciplines include: Chinese language, literature, linguistics, history, arts, journalism, politics, international relations, sociology, business, economics, law, geography, education, communications, public administration, environmental studies, architecture, public/global health, and other related fields.

  • Availability to study or do research in China during the 2026-27 academic year;

  • Strong academic and/or professional record;

  • Proficiency in the language of instruction (English, French, or Chinese);

    • Proficiency must be HSK level 3 for undergraduate studies and HSK level 4 for graduate studies if Chinese is the language of instruction.

Applicant type Additional eligibility criteria Duration
Student Non-degree seeking students:
  • must be enrolled in either a college, undergraduate or graduate program at a   in Canada
  • plan to take courses without working toward a degree from a Chinese post-secondary institution (e.g. academic exchange, semester abroad, taking courses for academic/professional development or language learning).
     
 4 to 12 months
Graduate degree seeking students:
  • must hold an undergraduate or graduate degree obtained from a   in Canada; or
  • may be enrolled in a graduate program in Canada at the time of applying but must graduate before going to China; and
  • must pursue graduate-level studies or research in China leading to a degree from a Chinese post-secondary institution.
 12 to 24 months
Faculty/researcher
  • must be a full-time teaching or research staff at a   or recognized research institution in Canada.
 1 to 12 months
Mid-career professional
  • must have been employed with a government, media or cultural organization, or an education association for at least three years; and
  • must have held managerial, policy development, or decision-making responsibilities within an organization.
 1 to 12 months
Scholarship Value

There are two components to the CCSEP scholarship.

The Chinese Government Scholarship component covers:

  • tuition fees at  ;

  • a monthly stipend (approximate values):

    • 2,500 Yuan for undergraduate students

    • 3,000 Yuan for Master's students/general scholars

    • 3,500 Yuan for Doctoral students/senior scholars

  • on-campus accommodation or a subsidy for off-campus accommodation (if permitted by the host institution); and

  • comprehensive medical insurance.

Global Affairs Canada covers the cost of travel to and from the destination in China via the most cost-effective route between the scholarship recipient’s point of origin and the final destination.

Employees of the   (including those on leave), although eligible for this scholarship, are not eligible for the travel benefit funded by Global Affairs Canada.

Application Process

Full process is .

Step 1: Apply on the My EduCanada portal

Step 2: Apply on the China Scholarship Council (CSC) portal

Learn more

If any applicant wishes to discuss research security related questions related to their application, they can reach out to researchsecurity@queensu.ca

Contact Global Affairs Canada’s scholarship administrator by email at Scholarships-Info-Bourses@international.gc.ca or by phone at 613-237-4820.

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