CAS-ANSO Postgraduate Scholarship 2025

The Chinese Academy of Sciences and The Alliance of National and International Science Organizations for the Belt and Road Regions (CAS-ANSO) scholarship is a program dedicated to providing fully funded aid for international students pursuing Master’s and PhD programs in China.

The scholarship will be awarded to students who gain admission to study at the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC), the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS), or institutes of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS).

CAS, the leading founding member of ANSO, is the major sponsor of the CAS-ANSO Scholarship. CAS-ANSO, formerly known as the ANSO Scholarship for Young Talents, was launched in 2019 with the goal of training and cultivating young scientists from countries around the globe to improve regional and global capacity in science and technology, human livelihoods, and well-being.

The scholarship is divided into two categories: degree program and non-degree program. The degree program supports 100 to 200 Master’s students and 300 PhD students yearly to pursue postgraduate studies at any of the earlier-mentioned Chinese higher institutions.

Applications for the CAS-ANSO Scholarship are open, and students who meet the criteria are welcome to apply for funding for tuition coverage, accommodation, and travel expenses.

Tuition Fees in China

Suppose you are pursuing undergraduate studies in a public university in China. In that case, you are expected to pay tuition fees between $2,000 and $10,000 per year, depending on the university and major. The cost of pursuing PhD programs in China varies depending on your chosen university or city. But on average, an international student will be required to pay between $2,008 and $7,700 per year.

Eligibility Criteria

You are eligible for the scholarship if;

• You do NOT hold Chinese citizenship.
• You are proficient in English or Chinese.
• You were born after January 1, 1995 (Master’s program applicants)
• You were born after January 1, 1990 (PhD program applicants)
• You meet the admission criteria for international students of USTC/UCAS;
• Will NOT take up other assignments during his/her scholarship period.
• You are currently pursuing a master’s degree at any university/institution in China; you are NOT eligible for the master’s program of this scholarship.
• If you are currently pursuing a doctoral degree at any university/institution in China, you are NOT eligible for the PhD program of this scholarship. Otherwise, you will be disqualified from admission, and your situation will be reported to your current university/institution.

Scholarship Benefits

Successful candidates will receive benefits such as tuition fee coverage, accommodation, travel costs, health insurance, an application fee waiver, and living expenses.

Beneficiaries of the PhD grant will also receive a monthly stipend of about 6,000 to 7,000 CNY for up to 48 months. Masters award recipients will receive a monthly stipend of 3,000 CNY for up to 36 months. Additionally, an international travel allowance from their home country to China, along with a visa fee and a residence permit allowance, will be provided.

Application Procedure

• Step 1: File and submit your application in any of the USTC or UCAS admission system
• Step 2: Choose “the CAS-ANSO Scholarship” in your application.
• Step 3: If an applicant wants to be considered a potential candidate for the ANSO-CAS-TWAS/UNESCO PhD Scholarship, check the box as instructed in the application system.

Apply to any one of the following institutions below;

1. USTC admission system
2. UCAS admission system

Interested candidates are NOT allowed to simultaneously apply for the CAS-ANSO Scholarship in USTC and UCAS. Otherwise, you will be disqualified from admission.

Deadline/Expiration: February 15, 2025