Entry ID: PR-90119
The Canada-China Scholars' Exchange Program (CCSEP) is Canada's longest-running bilateral scholarship program, offering short-term scholarships to Canadians pursuing post-secondary studies, research, or Chinese language training at institutions in China. Established in 1973 by then Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau and Chinese Premier Zhou Enlai, the program is a collaborative effort between Global Affairs Canada and the Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China. It aims to foster a deeper understanding of China, develop future leaders with expertise in China, and build strong academic and professional ties between the two countries. Over the past five decades, more than 1,400 scholars have participated in the program.
Eligibility Requirements
- Be Canadian citizens.
- Demonstrate interest in pursuing studies or research in "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, and public/global health, among related fields).
- Be available to study or do research in China during the relevant academic year.
- Have a strong academic and/or professional record.
- Be proficient in the language of instruction (English, French, or Chinese); HSK level 3 required for undergraduate studies and HSK level 4 for graduate studies if Chinese is the language of instruction.
- Be one of the following:
- Non-degree seeking student enrolled in a college, undergraduate, or graduate program at a Designated Learning Institution (DLI) in Canada, taking courses in China without pursuing a Chinese degree (4-12 months).
- Graduate degree-seeking student holding (or completing before departure) an undergraduate or graduate degree from a Canadian DLI, pursuing graduate-level study or research in China leading to a degree from a Chinese institution (12-24 months).
- Full-time teaching or research staff, or full-time postdoctoral fellow, at a Canadian DLI or recognized research institution (1-12 months).
- Mid-career professional employed at least three years with a Canadian government, media, or cultural organization, or an education association, with managerial, policy development, or decision-making responsibilities (1-12 months).
- Pursue the exchange at eligible institutions and programs marked with an asterisk (*) on the Campus China website.
- Be under 45 years of age if applying under the "General Scholar" category of the China Scholarship Council (CSC).
- Be under 50 years of age if applying under the "Senior Scholar" category of the CSC.
For thorough eligibility and selection information, visit the official website or contact the organizers directly.
