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Published: 31 Jan 2022 1,140 views
The State Oceanic Administration (SOA) and China's Ministry of Education jointly initiate the Marine Scholarship of China for the purpose of providing ?nancial support to outstanding students from the coastal countries or regions around the South China Sea, the Paci?c and the Indian Oceans and African, American developing countries to study in China for a master's or doctoral degree in oceanography or other related specialties, cultivating advanced professionals of the related fields for developing countries, enhancing international marine cooperation and exchange, and promoting the harmonious ocean development in the region and around the world. China Scholarship Council (CSC) is in charge of the admissions and routine management of the Scholarship.
Xiamen is located in the southeast coast of China. It is made up of Xiamen Island, Gulangyu and some coastal areas on the north bank of inland Jiulong River. Altogether, these cover an area of 1,699.34 square kilometers, among them, Xiamen Island, the fourth largest island of Fujian covering an area of 141.09 square kilometers. It has a permanent population of 4,110,000 as of the end of 2018. It is divided into 6 districts- Siming, Huli, Jimei, Haicang, Tong'an, Xiang'an.... continue reading
| Application Deadline | 31 Mar 2022 |
| Country to study | China |
| Type | Postgraduate |
| Sponsor | Xiamen University |
| Gender | Men and Women |
1. Tuition fee;
2. On-campus accommodation fee oroff-campus accommodation monetary subsidy (RMB 700/month for master's programs; RMB 1,000/month for doctoral programs);
3. Living allowance (RMB 3,000/month for master's programs; RMB 3,500/month for doctoral programs);
4. Comprehensive medical insurance.
Note: Other expenses for study in China, such as international travel expenses, cost of physical examination, security deposit and utility costs for on-campus accommodation, and cost of course materials, should be borne by the scholarship recipients themselves.
1. Applicant must be non-Chinese citizens in good health, from a coastal/island country of South China Sea, the Indian Ocean, the Paci?c and its surrounding island countries, or an African, American developing country.
2. Applicant must apply for the postgraduate degree program of ocean-related specialties. Applicants will be given priority if they are currently engaged in oceanographic and relevant sectors.
3. Educational background and age limits (as of September 1, 2022):
(1) Master's programs: hold a bachelor's degree or above and be under the age of 40;
(2) Doctoral programs: hold a master's degree or above and be under the age of 45.
A comprehensive review will be conducted on applicant's professional background, academic record, work experience, language proficiency, overall merits, research achievements and their prospective supervisor's comments. The shortlisted candidates will be submitted to China's Ministry of Natural Resources and China Scholarship Council for final approval.
The final results will be published at https://admissions.xmu.edu.cn in August.
Application for the Scholarships will be considered only after the applicant has been admitted to Xiamen University.
1. Applicants shall complete online application at https://studyinchina.csc.edu.cn (Program Category: Type B; Agency No. of XMU: 10384) and print out the Application Form for Chinese Government Scholarships. The Scholarships Application Form should be completed in Chinese or English and signed by the applicant.
2. Applicants shall complete another online application at http://application.xmu.edu.cn and upload the scan copy of Application Form for Chinese Government Scholarships. There is no need to mail paper application materials.
Application Guide to Master's Programs for 2022: https://admissions.xmu.edu.cn/Admissions/Master_s_Students.htm
Application Guide to Doctoral Programs for 2022: https://admissions.xmu.edu.cn/Admissions/Doctoral_students.htm
For more details, visit Xiamen University website.