Are you passionate about oceanography and marine sciences? The 2024 Marine Scholarship of China, jointly initiated by the State Oceanic Administration (SOA) and the Ministry of Education of China (MOE), presents a golden opportunity for outstanding students from coastal countries or regions to pursue master’s or doctoral degrees in oceanography and related fields. This blog post provides detailed information about the scholarship, eligibility criteria, application procedures, and more.

Eligibility Criteria:

To be eligible for the Marine Scholarship of China, applicants must meet certain criteria:

  1. Non-Chinese nationality from coastal/island countries.
  2. For master’s degree studies: Under the age of 40 with a relevant bachelor’s degree.
  3. For doctoral degree studies: Under the age of 45 with a relevant master’s degree.

Majors and Duration:

  • Majors include marine science, geophysics, and other marine affairs related fields.
  • Awardees will pursue postgraduate education at renowned institutions such as the School of Ocean and Earth Science and more.
  • Master’s programs: 2 to 3 years; Doctoral programs: 4 years.

Scholarship Coverage:

The scholarship covers:

  1. Tuition fees.
  2. Free on-campus accommodation or off-campus accommodation monetary subsidy.
  3. Living allowance (RMB 3,000/month for master’s programs; RMB 3,500/month for doctoral programs).
  4. Comprehensive medical insurance.

Application Period:

November 20, 2023, to January 20, 2024

Application Procedures:

  1. Complete online application at CSC official website (Program Category: Type B; Agency No. of TONGJI: 10247).
  2. Complete another online application at Tongji University website and send electronic copies of application materials to the provided email address.

Review and Result

  • Expert panel review based on educational background, academic capability, research achievements, opinion from a supervisor, and related working experience.
  • Shortlisted candidates submitted to China’s Ministry of Natural Resources and China Scholarship Council for final approval.
  • Final results released around May 2024.

Contact Information:

School of Ocean and Earth Science, Tongji University, 1239 Siping Road, Shanghai, China