Global Affairs Canada with the China Scholarship Council

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Canada-China Scholars' Exchange Program (CCSEP)

Global Affairs Canada with the China Scholarship Council, Canada

Scholarship overview

Established in 1973, CCSEP is Canada's longest-running bilateral scholarship program. It places Chinese scholars and professionals in Canada as visiting scholars for research on Canada, without formal enrolment at a Canadian university.

It is administered by the China Scholarship Council and the Canadian Embassy in China.

Award Information

  • Full-time permanent teaching or research staff at recognized institutions, or senior professionals from government, education, media and cultural institutions.
  • Minimum of a Master's or doctoral degree.
  • Research on Canada, with emphasis on social sciences and humanities (business, economics, law, international relations, history, politics, education, media, environment).
  • Application deadline: June 30, 2026, 14:00 Beijing Time
  • Travel to Canada before the end of February 2027
  1. Apply through the China Scholarship Council (Chinese-language site csc.edu.cn).

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