Canada-China Scholars' Exchange Program

The Canada-China Scholars’ Exchange Program (CCSEP) is Canada’s longest-running bilateral scholarship program. Established in 1973 by then Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau and Chinese premier Zhou Enlai, this prestigious program has fostered mutual understanding, academic collaboration, and cultural exchange for over five decades. The CCSEP program aims to deepen Chinese scholars' and professionals' knowledge and understanding of Canada.

Scholarships are usually awarded for 4 to 12-month periods of research in Canada, but do not involve formal enrolment at a Canadian university. The recipients are placed as visiting scholars. Successful candidates will travel to Canada before the end of February 2027 to begin their program.

Eligibility

Canada offers awards to full‑time, permanent teaching or research staff at recognized institutions, as well as senior professionals from non‑academic sectors, including government agencies, educational institutions, media organizations, and cultural institutions.

Applicants must hold at least a Master’s or doctoral degree as a minimum academic qualification. The program supports individuals who, upon returning to China, are well‑positioned to make a meaningful contribution to public life and to mutual understanding between Canada and China.

Fields

The program focuses on Canadian studies, with an emphasis on social sciences and humanities. Relevant fields include business, economics, law, international relations, history, politics, sociology, geography, arts, English or French literature, linguistics, education, communication policy, media studies, planning, science policy, social management, environmental studies, architecture, and other related areas.

Administrators

China Scholarship Council and the Canadian Embassy in China.

Interested candidates need to consult the China Scholarship Council (Chinese only) for application details: https://www.csc.edu.cn/chuguo/s/4181