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. To date, more than 1,400 scholars have embarked on transformative journeys through CCSEP, gaining invaluable experiences that have shaped their careers and perspectives.

Offered by Global Affairs Canada through the Academic Relations program and the Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China, the program provides Canadian students, full-time teaching or research staff, and mid-career professionals the opportunity to pursue post-secondary studies, research, or Chinese language training at leading institutions across China. The program aims to foster a deeper understanding of China, develop future leaders with expertise in China, and build strong academic and professional ties between Canada and China.

Application deadlines:

• Deadline to apply on the My EduCanada portal: January 12, 2026
• Deadline to apply on the CSC portal: March 1, 2026

Questions?

Contact Global Affairs Canada’s scholarship administrator by email at Scholarships-Info-Bourses@international.gc.ca or by phone at 613-237-4820.