Confucius Scholarship for Chinese Studies (Estonia)

The Confucius Scholarship for Chinese Studies supports international research and doctoral study in sinology and Chinese studies. It offers scholarships and research visits for doctoral candidates, visiting researchers and young leaders to undertake doctoral studies or research stays in China. The programme aims to promote academic cooperation and mutual understanding between Estonia and Chinese institutions. Multiple programme streams are offered, including joint doctoral scholarships, doctoral study in China, visiting researcher stays and a young leaders scholarship.

Tuition or research fee coverage; monthly subsistence allowance; return international travel allowance; financial support for academic activities and fieldwork.

Eligibility varies by stream: doctoral candidates enrolled at a partner university or in Estonia; researchers or qualified teaching staff for visiting researcher stays; and young graduates with at least a Bachelor's degree and recognized public achievements for the young leaders scholarship.

Prepare required documents (official application form, research proposal and work plan, recommendation letters, diplomas and transcripts, proof of language proficiency). Consult official guidelines on the dedicated platforms and submit the application online before the stated deadline; applications are reviewed by expert committees.