The People’s Republic of China Embassy in Antigua and Barbuda has officially announced that two fully-funded Chinese government scholarship programs are currently accepting applications from eligible citizens of the Caribbean nation, opening new academic pathways for advanced study in China.
One of the initiatives is the Chinese Government Transportation Scholarship hosted by Dalian Maritime University, a leading higher education institution specializing in maritime studies and logistics research. This program allocates two spots for Antiguan and Barbudan students to enroll in two-year master’s degree programs at the university. The comprehensive award covers all core costs associated with the study period, including full tuition fees, mandatory application charges, on-campus housing, a regular monthly living stipend, and full-coverage medical insurance for the entire duration of the degree. Notably, international travel to and from China is not included in the scholarship package.
A second opportunity comes via the MOFCOM (Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China) Scholarship Programmes, which also supports advanced academic study for students from developing countries. While specific coverage details for MOFCOM awards were not outlined in the embassy announcement, both programs follow an aligned application process that requires candidates to submit all required materials digitally through official university portals or designated Chinese scholarship administration platforms.
The application timeline differs slightly between the two programs: candidates targeting the Dalian Maritime University Transportation Scholarship must submit all completed materials by April 20, 2026, while applicants for the MOFCOM scholarships have until May 15, 2026, to finalize their submissions.
As part of the formal bilateral application process, the Government of Antigua and Barbuda is tasked with compiling a list of endorsed candidates and submitting an official diplomatic note to the Chinese Embassy. To accommodate this internal national review and endorsement process, the authorities have urged all interested applicants to submit their materials well in advance of the posted deadlines, avoiding last-minute delays that could disqualify their candidacies.
Individuals seeking additional clarification on eligibility criteria, required documentation, or step-by-step application procedures are directed to reach out to the Prime Minister’s Scholarship Office of Antigua and Barbuda via phone at 562-3860 for personalized assistance.