The Chinese government, through the African Union is delighted to invite applications for scholarships from young Africans to study various courses at universities in China.
Eligible Countries: African countries
To be taken at (University): Scholarships will be taken in the following universities (See list of universities below)
Fields of Study: Various (Click to view acceptable fields of study in the various university links above)
About the Award: The Department of Human Resources, Science and Technology of the African Union Commission has the role of coordinating AU programs in education and human resource development ; science, technology and innovation and youth empowerment.
The Department provides technical support to Member states in the development and implementation of programs towards harmonisation, intra-African collaboration, and experience sharing, as well as quality assurance in these fields as contribution to the attainment of AU vision of integration, peace and prosperity in Africa. The Government of the People’s Republic of China has made scholarship offers to the AU through the Department of Human Resources, Science and Technology, to enable Africans to study in China for the 2017/2018 academic year.
Type: Masters, Training
Eligibility:
The scholarships are open to all African nationals who meet the Admission requirements below
The language of instruction shall be English
Candidate with potential, motivation and desire to play transformative roles in Africa, are encouraged to apply
Admission Requirements: Candidates applying for Masters programs must fufil the following
Undergraduate degree from a recognised university with at least a second class upper or its equivalent, in a relevant field
Maximum of 32 years
Fluency in English as it is the teaching language
Candidate may be willing to undergo a written or oral examination after pre-selection
List of Universities:
1. China Agricultural University – 2017 Master of Management
2. China Women’s University – 2017 Master of Social Work in
3. Southern Medical University – 2017 Master of Public Healt
4. Communication University of China – 2017 Master of Intern
5. Beijing Jiaotong University – 2017 Master of Traffic
6. Peking University – 2017 Master of Public Policy
7. Tsinghua University – 2017 IMPA Program
8. Peking University – 2017 Master and Ph.D. Programs
9. Tsinghua University – 2017 Master of Public Administratio
10. Central Uninversity of Finance and Economics – 2017
11. Shanghai National Accounting Institute – 2017 Master
12. Nanjing Audit University – 2017 Master of Auditing
13. Tongji University – 2017 Master of Environmental Management
14. Zhejiang Normal University – 2017
Number of Awards: Not specified
Value of Program: The scholarship will cover the cost related to teaching and the administration of the university and the living expenses of the students from the fund of the foreign aid, supervising thesis.
The cost related to teaching includes tuition, teaching materials, field trips and study tours.
The basic living expenses include the accommodation, living allowances, the one-time settlement fee, and the medical insurance. Of which, the 3000 RMB of settlement fee will be given to the students in one time.
The living allowances (36000 RMB/year for Master students and 42000RMB/year for Doctor students) will be given to the students on a monthly basis. All the other funds will be managed by the university or Chinese
Duration of Program: Duration of program
How to Apply: Applications must be submitted with a cover letter stating motivation and how the qualification will enable you serve the continent
Applications must also be accompanied with the following:
Curriculum Vitae including education, work experiemce and publications if any
Certified copies of relevant Certificates, transcripts and personal details page of national passport (at least 6 months validity)
Clear, coloured passport photograph (3*4)
Recommendations from two academic referees, one professional referee
Health certificate
Application Deadline: 30th June 2017
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