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CAS-ANSO Scholarship for Master's and PhD Study in China 2027

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Opportunity Overview

The Alliance of International Science Organizations (ANSO) and the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) offer about 100–200 master's and around 300 PhD scholarships a year for international students at the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS) or the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) in science and engineering. The award waives tuition and provides a monthly stipend (CNY 3,000 for master's; CNY 6,000–7,000 for PhD), health insurance, one international trip to China and a visa allowance. The 2026 call ran from 15 October 2025 to 31 January 2026; the 2027 call is expected to follow the same timeline.

Funding Benefits & Coverage

5 Benefits

Tuition Waiver

Full tuition waived, plus the application fee.

Monthly Stipend

CNY 3,000 for master's (up to 36 months); CNY 6,000–7,000 for PhD (up to 48 months).

Health Insurance

Comprehensive medical insurance for the whole scholarship period.

International Travel

One trip from the home country to China (not for applicants already in China).

Visa Allowance

One-time allowance for the visa/residence permit.

Eligibility & Acceptance Criteria

5 Criteria
Non-Chinese citizens holding a valid foreign passport.
Age limits in the 2026 call: master's applicants born on or after 1 January 1996, PhD applicants on or after 1 January 1991 (limits move each year – check the new call).
Proficiency in English or Chinese and meeting the international-student admission requirements of UCAS or USTC.
Not currently enrolled in a master's (for the master's award) or PhD (for the PhD award) in China; apply to only one of UCAS or USTC and hold no other job during the scholarship.
Up to 40 PhD places (ANSO-CAS-TWAS/UNESCO track) are reserved for applicants from developing countries, with priority for least developed countries and women.

Required Documents

6 Docs
Online application via UCAS or USTC (CAS-ANSO Scholarship selected)

is.ucas.ac.cn / isa.ustc.edu.cn

Highest degree certificate and transcripts
Study or research plan
Two recommendation letters

Referees submit online before the deadline

Passport copy
English or Chinese proficiency proof

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps for 2026 / 2027.

Funding type: Fully Funded. Announced benefits: Tuition Waiver, Monthly Stipend, Health Insurance, International Travel, Visa Allowance.

Eligible levels: Master, PhD.

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Available Majors

Software EngineeringCivil EngineeringMechanical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringChemical EngineeringAerospace EngineeringBiomedical EngineeringArchitectural EngineeringIndustrial EngineeringPetroleum EngineeringGeneral MedicineDentistryPharmacyNursingPhysical TherapyVeterinary MedicinePublic HealthNutrition and DieteticsMedical Laboratory SciencesBiologyChemistryPhysicsMathematicsGeologyAstronomyEnvironmental ScienceComputer ScienceInformation Technology (IT)CybersecurityData Science & AnalyticsArtificial IntelligenceGame DevelopmentAgricultural Engineering & Crop ScienceSoil and Water SciencesForestry & Natural Resources ManagementAgricultural Economics & Food Security

Key Details

Category:Scholarship
Host country:China
Degree level:Master, PhD
Application Deadline:Next cycle not announced yet

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