China Scholarship for Ethiopian Students

    Fully-funded CSC, Confucius, and university scholarships across 280+ Chinese universities — with Ethiopian Ministry of Education liaison, document notarization, and X1 visa support.

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    ¥3,500
    PhD monthly stipend (CSC)
    280+
    Chinese universities accept Ethiopians
    100+
    Maraki students placed in China
    95%
    Visa success rate

    Scholarships in China open to Ethiopian students

    Funding amounts, deadlines, and degree levels — updated for the 2026 intake.

    CSC — Chinese Government Scholarship (Type A: Bilateral)

    Nominated through the Ethiopian Ministry of Education. Most competitive but most prestigious — fully funded across 280+ Chinese universities.

    Level: Bachelor's / Master's / PhD
    Funding: Full tuition + accommodation + ¥2,500–3,500/month + medical
    Deadline: January – April (via Ethiopian Ministry of Education)

    CSC — Chinese Government Scholarship (Type B: University)

    Apply directly to a Chinese university that has CSC quota. Higher acceptance odds than Type A — the route most Maraki students take.

    Level: Bachelor's / Master's / PhD
    Funding: Full tuition + accommodation + ¥2,500–3,500/month + medical
    Deadline: December – March (apply directly to university)

    Confucius Institute Scholarship (CIS)

    For students of Chinese language, Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages (MTCSOL), and Chinese culture programs.

    Level: Bachelor's / Master's / PhD in Chinese Studies
    Funding: Full tuition + accommodation + ¥2,500–3,500/month
    Deadline: March – May

    Provincial Government Scholarships

    Beijing, Shanghai, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Guangdong all offer provincial scholarships in addition to CSC. Strong fit for STEM and business.

    Level: Bachelor's / Master's / PhD
    Funding: Tuition waiver + partial stipend (varies)
    Deadline: March – June

    University-Specific Scholarships

    Tsinghua, Peking, Zhejiang, Fudan, Shanghai Jiao Tong and others run their own merit scholarships — often combinable with CSC.

    Level: Bachelor's / Master's / PhD
    Funding: Full to partial tuition + monthly stipend
    Deadline: Rolling (Sep – April)

    Belt & Road Scholarship

    Targeted at students from Belt & Road partner countries — Ethiopia is a priority country, with strong placement at engineering and policy programs.

    Level: Master's / PhD
    Funding: Full tuition + stipend
    Deadline: Varies by university

    Eligibility for Ethiopian applicants

    Academic record

    Bachelor's: 60%+ / 2.5 GPA. Master's: 70%+ / 3.0 GPA. PhD: master's degree with research output.

    Age limit

    Bachelor's: under 25. Master's: under 35. PhD: under 40. Strict cutoff for CSC.

    Language

    English-taught programs: IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL 80 minimum. Chinese-taught: HSK Level 4–5 (covered by 1-year free Chinese prep).

    Health

    Foreigner Physical Examination Form (signed by an Ethiopian hospital) — required for visa and scholarship file.

    Recommendation letters

    2 letters from professors or supervisors, on letterhead, signed and stamped.

    Application checklist

    Everything you need before submitting your CSC or university application.

    Notarized academic transcripts (English translation)
    Notarized degree certificate
    Passport copy (valid 18+ months)
    Study plan / research proposal (800–1,500 words)
    2 recommendation letters
    English language certificate (IELTS / TOEFL / MOI)
    HSK certificate (if Chinese-taught)
    Foreigner Physical Examination Form
    Non-criminal record certificate from Ethiopian Federal Police

    Why Ethiopian students choose Maraki for China

    Ministry of Education liaison

    We coordinate Type A CSC nominations directly with the Ethiopian Ministry of Education — and run Type B applications in parallel for backup.

    CSC-experienced advisors

    Our team places students into CSC, Confucius, Belt & Road, and university scholarships every intake. We know what scoring committees look for.

    Notarization handled

    Every transcript, degree, and police clearance is notarized and translated to Ministry of Foreign Affairs standards — included in our service.

    X1 visa + JW201 prep

    Once admitted, we handle JW201 form receipt, financial proof, and Chinese Embassy submission for the X1 student visa from Addis Ababa.

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