African Development Bank–Shanghai Ocean University Bachelor's Scholarship 2027

The African Development Bank Group, in partnership with Shanghai Ocean University, is offering undergraduate scholarships for African students to study in China. Fields of Study: Sustainable fisheries, aquaculture, marine science and resource management. Benefits: - Full tuition coverage. - Accommodation and meals. - Monthly stipend. Applicants are responsible for their international airfare and visa fees. Eligibility: - Must be a citizen of an African Development Bank regional member country. - Must be 25 years old or younger as of 1 September 2027. - Must have HSK Level 4 Chinese-language certification, with a score above 180, obtained within the previous two years. - Must take the China Scholastic Competency Assessment (CSCA). Applicants who do not meet the Chinese-language requirement may qualify for up to two years of preparatory Chinese-language training, subject to age and other programme conditions.

APPLICATION DEADLINE · 17 November 2026