AfDB Shanghai Ocean University Scholarship Masters Degree Program 2027

November 11, 2026

AfDB Shanghai Ocean University Scholarship Masters Degree Program 2027

Brief Description

The African Development Bank Group has partnered with Shanghai Ocean University to launch the AfDB Shanghai Ocean University Scholarship Masters Degree Program 2027. Designed in alignment with the Bank’s Ten-Year Strategy (2024, 2033), this initiative aims to build human capital and expand multilingual communication capacity across Africa. If you are selected, you will join a new generation of qualified translators, interpreters, and area studies specialists tailored for the global language services sector. This opportunity offers a fully funded master scholarship to study full-time for three years at a leading research institution in China, covering all major academic and living expenses.

Name of Host Institution

Shanghai Ocean University (SHOU), in partnership with the African Development Bank Group (AfDB).

Requirements/Eligibility Criteria

Nationality: You must be a citizen of an African Development Bank Regional Member Country.
Academic Qualification: You must hold at least a bachelor’s degree before enrolling.
Age Limit: You must be no older than 30 years as of September 1, 2027.

Available Programs

Shanghai Ocean University offers two full-time, three-year master’s tracks under this scholarship:

Master of Translation and Interpreting (MTI): A Chinese-taught, three-year full-time professional master’s degree program.
Master of Foreign Languages and Literatures (Area Studies): An English-taught, three-year full-time academic master’s degree program.

Scholarship Benefits

Selected candidates receive complete financial support throughout the three-year study duration:

Full coverage of academic tuition fees.
Comprehensive student housing accommodation and daily meal support.
Monthly living stipends.
Access to experienced academic faculty, language-learning tools, and specialized research facilities.
Professional training in translation, interpreting, foreign languages, and area studies.

Deadline

November 17, 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be notified regarding next steps, which may include an online interview conducted by Shanghai Ocean University.

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The scholarship supports two full-time, three-year master's programs: the Chinese-taught Master of Translation and Interpreting (MTI) and the English-taught Master of Foreign Languages and Literatures (Area Studies).

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Q: Who is eligible to apply for this scholarship?

Applicants must hold at least a bachelor's degree, be citizens of an AfDB Regional Member Country, and be no older than 30 years as of September 1, 2027.

Q: Does the scholarship cover complete living and study expenses in China?