The Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Skills Development has opened applications for the Chinese Government Scholarship Programme for the 2027-2028 academic year.
The scholarships are available for undergraduate, master’s and doctoral studies at Chinese universities. Applicants for undergraduate programmes must submit results from the China Scholastic Competence Assessment (CSCA) as part of their application. Details on CSCA registration and test dates are available on the official China Scholarship Council website.
Applications must be submitted online through the Chinese government’s official scholarship portal by 23:59 China Standard Time on 29 January 2027. The ministry has advised applicants to complete all required documents before the deadline.
Successful applicants are urged to confirm that their chosen institution and programme are recognised by the Maldives Qualifications Authority before travelling. Those planning to study in fields that require professional licensing in the Maldives should also check recognition with the relevant local regulators.
The programme continues educational cooperation between the Maldives and China. Further information is available on the ministry’s Kuri portal and the official Study in China website.
The Chinese Embassy in the Maldives has previously handled applications for earlier academic years under the same scheme.
