China scholarship applications open for Maldivian students

The Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Skills Development has opened applications for the Chinese Government Scholarship Programme for the 2027-2028 academic year, offering opportunities for Maldivian students to pursue undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral studies in China.

According to the Ministry, applicants seeking admission to undergraduate programmes must submit their results from the China Scholastic Competence Assessment (CSCA) as part of their applications.

Details on CSCA registration and examination dates are available through the official China Scholarship Council website .

Applications must be submitted through the Chinese Government's official scholarship portal by 23:59 China Standard Time on January 29, 2027.

The Ministry has advised applicants to ensure that all required documents are completed and submitted before the deadline.

It has also urged successful applicants to verify that their chosen educational institution and academic programme are accredited and recognised by the Maldives Qualifications Authority (MQA) before travelling to China.

Students intending to pursue fields that require professional licensing in the Maldives have additionally been advised to confirm that their chosen institution is recognised by the relevant local regulatory authorities.

Further details, including eligibility criteria and application requirements, are available on the Government’s official Kuri portal here.