The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) and Shanghai Ocean University (SHOU) invite qualified Africans to apply for the 2026 SHOU Scholarship Programmes, which aim to strengthen Africa’s capacity in sustainable fisheries, aquaculture, marine science and resource management, in line with the Bank’s Ten-Year Strategy (2024–2033).
SHOU is a globally recognised, research-oriented university specialising in marine and aquatic sciences.
Programmes offered include Master’s and PhD degrees in areas such as Aquaculture, Marine Science, Fisheries, Food Science, Engineering, and Applied/Fishery Economics, as well as a 3-week Summer School programme in marine cultivation and fisheries.
The programme combines lectures, laboratory training, research discussions, and field visits. Participants gain practical skills and knowledge of modern aquaculture systems, environmental sampling, hatchery operations, and cross-cultural teamwork.
Established in 1912, Shanghai Ocean University is a higher education institution located in the metropolis of Shanghai (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Shanghai Municipal Education Commission, Shanghai Ocean University (SHOU) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Shanghai Ocean University (SHOU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 107 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.