- Provider: African Development Bank Group and Shanghai Ocean University
- Host country: China
- Study level: Undergraduate, Master’s, PhD
- Funding: Fully funded: Covers full tuition, accommodation, meals, and monthly stipends. Successful candidates are responsible for flight tickets and visa fees.
- Who can apply: Nationals of an African Development Bank Group (AfDB) Regional Member Country. Specific age and academic requirements vary by program level.
- Fields of study: Fisheries, Aquaculture, Marine Science, Resource Management, Food Science, Economics, Engineering, and Languages.
- Deadline: 17 November 2026
About the scholarship
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) and Shanghai Ocean University (SHOU) are offering the 2027 SHOU Scholarship Programmes. This initiative aims to strengthen Africa’s institutional and technical capacity in sustainable fisheries, aquaculture, marine science, and resource management. The program supports students pursuing Bachelor, Master’s, and PhD degrees in Shanghai, China.
What it covers
- Full tuition fees
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Monthly stipends
Note: Successful candidates are responsible for their own flight tickets and visa fees.
Who can apply
- General Eligibility: Applicants must be nationals of an AfDB Regional Member Country.
- Bachelor’s Program: Candidates must hold HSK Level 4 (score above 180) and take the China Scholastic Competency Assessment (CSCA).
- Master’s Program: Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree, be no older than 30 years as of 1 September 2027, and demonstrate English proficiency (IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 80) or Chinese proficiency (HSK 5) depending on the program language.
- PhD Program: Applicants must hold a master’s degree in a related field, be no older than 35 years as of 1 September 2027, have published at least one research paper, and demonstrate English proficiency (IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 80).
How to apply
Interested candidates should review the specific program requirements and submit their applications via the official AfDB webpage. PhD applicants are strongly encouraged to contact potential supervisors at Shanghai Ocean University in advance to discuss their research proposals.
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