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China to provide 100 TVET scholarships in East Africa
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##### China has become a popular study destination among international students over the past decade, with its universities [surpassing US institutions](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/chinese-universities-for-international-students-overtake-us-in-qs-world-university-rankings/) in terms of global world rankings. In line with this, the Asian country has been providing international students with better educational options that will help suit their needs. For East Africa, this means an investment in TVET scholarships.
The Chinese government is granting 100 scholarships to competent educators working in East African Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutes to pursue postgraduate level courses in top Chinese universities and technical colleges over a five-year period.
The awardees were chosen from 16 regional flagship TVET institutions supported by the World Bank.
An initial 35 scholarships have been offered to Ethiopian, Kenyan, and Tanzanian students for the 2020 and 2021 academic years, with 18 of them provided just last week.
The scholarships are part of a three-way collaboration between the Inter-University Council for East Africa, the Chinese government, and the World Bank to encourage excellence in TVET in the region.
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## TVET scholarship details
Over the course of a five-year period, a total of 20 scholarships will be offered to help college students and teachers from the three nations pursue appropriate technical and engineering master’s or doctorate degrees in Chinese institutions.
“The scholarships are open to both male and female students from the three nations who are under 35 years old for master’s programs and under 40 years old for doctoral programs,” said IUCEA executive secretary Gaspard Banyankimbona.
Six females are among the applicants chosen for the 2020/2021 academic year, he stated in a statement.
Tsinghua and Zhejiang universities are among the universities where the beneficiaries would study Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Nine of them will pursue PhDs, while the remaining nine will enroll in master’s programs.
## China’s selection process
The recipients were chosen from a pool of 16 regional flagship TVET institutions supported by the World Bank’s East Africa Skills for Transformation and Regional Integration Project. The scholarships are part of the project’s overall goal of improving TVET education in East Africa.
“The scholarships will allow instructors to pursue postgraduate degrees in industry, information and communication technology, energy, agriculture, and transportation,” the secretary explained.
Those who have already registered, however, are studying from home due to the Covid-19 outbreak and its associated travel limitations, he explained.
He added that the candidate selection process had been rigorous, involving representatives from colleges, the IUCEA, the Chinese Scholarship Council, and Chinese universities. Nine Ethiopians, four Kenyans, and five Tanzanians are among the recipients this year.
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Eligibility criteria
Always cross-check eligibility against the sponsor's official site before applying — sponsor rules can change between intakes.
- Citizen or permanent resident of an eligible African country
- Currently applying to or enrolled at the PhD level
- Willing to study in US
- Strong academic record — typically a minimum GPA equivalent to a UK 2:1 / US 3.3
- English-language proficiency demonstrated by IELTS, TOEFL or an MOI letter
- Two academic or professional references able to speak to your potential
Required documents
A planning baseline drawn from how 90%+ of African scholarship sponsors structure their checklist. The sponsor's portal is the source of truth for any single application.
- Valid international passport (bio page scan)
- Most recent academic transcripts (sealed or e-verified copies)
- Curriculum vitae / résumé (1–2 pages, reverse-chronological)
- Personal statement or motivation letter (500–1,000 words, tailored to the sponsor)
- Two to three reference letters (academic for students, professional for working applicants)
- Proof of English proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo) — Medium-of-Instruction letter may substitute for Anglophone-Africa graduates
- Passport-sized photograph meeting ICAO biometric standards
- Research proposal or statement of purpose (500–2,000 words for PhD)
- Published or unpublished writing sample (PhD and research-led Masters)
- Country-of-origin proof (national ID or birth certificate) — required by many Africa-focused funders
Deadline timeline
The sponsor has not published a fixed deadline yet. Use the milestones below as a generic 12-month plan; substitute dates once the intake window opens.
- 12 months out
Register for tests (IELTS/TOEFL/SAT/GRE), shortlist 3–5 universities, identify referees.
- 6 months out
Sit your tests, draft a personal statement, request transcripts and confirm reference letters.
- 3 months out
Finalise essays, upload supporting documents, complete the online application portal.
- 1 month out
Final review, double-check uploaded files, submit a week before the deadline to avoid portal issues.
- Application deadline
Submit by 23:59 in the sponsor's stated time zone — usually local to the sponsor, not your country.
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for the China to provide 100 TVET scholarships in East Africa?+
Applicants must be eligible African nationals applying at the PhD level, meet the academic and English-language requirements set by Various, and be able to relocate to US for the duration of the programme.
Is the China to provide 100 TVET scholarships in East Africa fully funded?+
Funding model: Funding type varies — check the official site. Where listed as fully funded, the award typically covers tuition, monthly stipend, health insurance and round-trip airfare. Always confirm the latest funding breakdown on the sponsor's official page.
When is the application deadline?+
The application deadline is varies by intake — see the official site. Submit at least one week early — sponsor portals frequently slow or fail in the final 24 hours, and late submissions are not accepted under any circumstances.
What documents do I need to apply?+
At minimum: passport bio page, academic transcripts, CV, personal statement, two to three references, and an English-language test score (IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo). Research-led Masters and PhD applications also require a research proposal and a writing sample.
How can I improve my chance of winning?+
Apply early, tailor every essay to the specific sponsor (do not recycle a generic statement), secure at least one reference who knows your work in detail, and apply to two or three additional scholarships in parallel — never rely on a single application.