Chinese Embassy provides renews China-Ethiopia Friendship Scholarships for students to study at Addis Ababa University

Funder	Chinese Embassy
Recipient Organization	Ethiopian Ministry of Education
Country	Ethiopia
Start Date	Nov 03, 2023
End Date	Jun 16, 2031
Duration	2,782 days
Number of Grantees	1
Roles	Recipient
Data Source	AidData Chinese Aid
Grant ID	`106121`

Grant Description

On November 3, 2023, the Chinese Embassy and Addis Ababa University (AAU) formalized the China-Ethiopia Friendship Scholarship Program through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The program offers 120 scholarships for graduate and postgraduate students.

The China-Ethiopia Friendship Scholarship Program provides scholarships to Ethiopian students at AAU, prioritizing both academic achievement and financial need.

This initiative seeks to strengthen educational ties between China and Ethiopia, enhance research capacity, and contribute to Ethiopia’s broader national development objectives.

📋 Staff Comments

1. The monetary value of these scholarships is unknown.

📚 Sources & References

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