CAS-ANSO Scholarship
CAS-ANSO scholarships for international master's and PhD students at the University of Science and Technology of China, the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences and CAS institutes.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Master’s, PhD
Destination
China
Funding
Fully funded
Eligible applicants
Non-Chinese citizens
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Overview
CAS-ANSO Scholarship is offered by Alliance of National and International Science Organizations for Master’s, PhD study in China. Confirm the current cycle on the official page before applying.
What this scholarship covers
Fully funded
Included
Exact coverage and exclusions depend on the current official call
May be included
Fully funded. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Based on the provider’s published information
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
No
Scholarship scope
Organization scholarship
Last eligibility check
October 12, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Applicants must not hold Chinese citizenship.
- International eligibility
- Open to international applicants, except citizens of the excluded countries named by the provider.
- AgeRequired
- 2026 call: master's born on or after January 1, 1996; PhD born on or after January 1, 1991
Academic requirements
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- China
Official eligibility summary
Non-Chinese citizens with English or Chinese proficiency, born on or after 1 January 1996 (master's) or 1 January 1991 (PhD), who meet USTC or UCAS international admission criteria. Awardees already in China get no travel subsidy.
Applicant profile
- Non-Chinese citizens
Study route
- Master’s, PhD study in China
Current-cycle criteria
- Non-Chinese citizens with English or Chinese proficiency, born on or after 1 January 1996 (master's) or 1 January 1991 (PhD), who meet USTC or UCAS international admission criteria. Awardees already in China get no travel subsidy.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- Documents listed in the USTC or UCAS application guidelines
- Referee submissions
How to apply
- 1
Prepare your materials following the USTC or UCAS guidelines
- 2
Apply through the USTC or UCAS admission portal, to one institution only
- 3
Select the CAS-ANSO Scholarship in the application, and tick the box for the ANSO-CAS-TWAS/UNESCO PhD scholarship if wanted
Application timeline
Application cycle
The round on the page opened 15 October 2025 and closed 31 January 2026 (Beijing time); confirm the current round on the USTC or UCAS site.
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
Alliance of National and International Science Organizations
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 12, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
No exact deadline is listed here. Check the official provider page for the next application cycle.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.