Overview
- Canada’s oldest bilateral academic exchange program (est. 1973)
- Promotes cultural exchange, academic collaboration & mutual understanding
- 1,400+ scholars have benefited
Who Can Apply
- Canadian citizens
- Strong interest in Chinese studies
- Eligible fields: language, literature, linguistics, history, arts, journalism, politics, IR, sociology, business, economics, law, geography, education, communications, public administration, environmental studies, architecture, public/global health
- Available to study/research in China during 2026-2027
- Strong academic/professional record
- Language proficiency (English, French, Chinese). HSK 3 undergrad, HSK 4 grad if in Chinese
Applicant Type & Duration
- Student (non-degree): Canadian EED enrollment, courses in China for development/language – 4–12 months
- Student (degree-seeking, grad): Bachelor’s/Master’s from Canadian EED, grad study/research in China – 12–24 months
- Faculty/Researcher: Full-time faculty/researcher/postdoc – 1–12 months
- Mid-career Professional: 3+ yrs in gov/media/cultural/education org, managerial/policy role – 1–12 months
Scholarship Value
- Chinese Government Scholarship: Tuition, monthly stipend (2,500–3,500 CNY), housing or allowance, medical insurance
- Global Affairs Canada: Round-trip airfare Canada ⇄ China
- Govt employees eligible for scholarship but not travel funding
How to Apply
- Mon ÉduCanada portal
- China Scholarship Council (CSC) portal
Deadlines
- Mon ÉduCanada: 12 Jan 2026
- CSC: 1 Mar 2026
Selection
- Preselection notifications by 23 Feb 2026
- Submit pre-admission letters to CSC by 1 Mar 2026
- Final selection: summer 2026
Terms & Conditions
- Valid Sep 2026 – Aug 2027 (short-term) or up to 2 yrs for grad programs
- Academic year: Sep – mid-Jul, winter break ~3 weeks
- Must enroll at host institution, return to Canada, focus on studies/research/language
- Canadian passport & X1/X2 visa required, with medical insurance
- Paid work in China prohibited
- Non-deferrable, non-renewable, not taxable
Resources
- Participating institutions: Campus China
- FAQs & testimonials: EduCanada website
Summary
PEUCC offers Canadians an exceptional opportunity to study, research, or train in China, building cultural knowledge and professional networks for future leadership.
