2027 African Development Bank Group Shanghai Ocean University Scholarship

November 10, 2026

2027 African Development Bank Group Shanghai Ocean University Scholarship

Brief Description

The 2027 African Development Bank Group Shanghai Ocean University Scholarship delivers fully funded study opportunities for Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD programs in Shanghai, China. Jointly established by the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) and Shanghai Ocean University (SHOU), the initiative aims to build Africa’s technical and institutional capacity in sustainable fisheries, aquaculture, marine science, and resource management. If you want to drive the continent’s blue economy transformation, this program gives you access to world-class faculty, advanced research facilities, and specialized professional training to elevate your career.

Name of Host Institution

African Development Bank Group (AfDB) and Shanghai Ocean University (SHOU)

Requirements/Eligibility Criteria

Must be a national of an AfDB Regional Member Country.
For Bachelor’s applicants: HSK Level 4 with a score above 180 (received within the last two years) and completion of the China Scholastic Competency Assessment (CSCA).
For Master’s and PhD applicants: Must hold at least a bachelor’s degree in a related field, with relevant experience in the fisheries or blue economy sector for specific tracks.
Age limit: Must not be older than 30 years as of September 1, 2027.
Language requirements: IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL 80 or above for English-taught programs, or HSK Level 5 or above for Chinese-taught programs like the Master of Translation and Interpreting.

Scholarship Coverage

Full tuition, accommodation, and meals
Monthly living stipends
Access to world-class faculty and state-of-the-art research facilities
Specialized professional training in marine and aquatic sciences

Note: Successful candidates remain responsible for flight tickets and visa fees.

Deadline

November 17, 2026

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The scholarship supports Bachelor's (4 years), Master's (3 years), and PhD (4 years) programs across various colleges at Shanghai Ocean University.

Q: Are travel and visa costs included in the funding?

No, successful candidates are responsible for their own flight tickets and visa fees.