The State Oceanic Administration (SOA) and the Ministry of Education of China jointly initiate the program of Marine Scholarship of China (hereinafter called the Scholarship) for the purpose of providing financial support to outstanding students from the coastal countries or regions around the South China Sea, the Pacific and the Indian Oceans and African 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. Moreover, China Scholarship Council (CSC) is in charge of the admissions and routine management of the Scholarship.

Benefits

• Tuition waiver
• Also, Free accommodation on campus
• Living allowance: RMB 3,000 per month for master’s students, and RMB3,500 per month for doctoral students
• Also, Comprehensive Medical Insurance

Eligibility

1. The applicant should be a citizen of non-Chinese nationality in good health, from a coastal/island country of South China Sea, the Indian  Ocean, the Pacific and its surround island countries, or an African developing country.
2. Also, The applicant must apply for the postgraduate program of ocean-related specialties.
3. Any applicant who is currently engaged in oceanographic and relevant sectors will be given high priority.
4. Also, The applicant for master’s degree studies is required to have a bachelor’s degree and be usually under the age of 40.
5. The applicant for doctoral degree studies is required to have a master’s degree and be usually under the age of 45.

Application

Application deadline: April 30, 2018.

• Applicants should apply to Zhejiang  University directly and submit the application materials to Admission Office of International College by post or in person. And it is advised not to submit application materials during the University’s winter vacation, from Jan 28 to Mar. 2, 2018.
• Also, The application materials submitted by email will not be accepted.