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CAS-ANSO Scholarship for Master's and PhD Study at the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences

Last verified 7 September 2026 by the Scholarships for Africans editorial team

Fully funded Master's and PhD places at the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences for students from ANSO partner and Belt & Road regions, including most African countries.

Provider
Alliance of National and International Science Organizations (ANSO) / Chinese Academy of Sciences
Host country
China
Deadline
2027 call not yet published — last round ran 15 Oct 2025 to 31 Jan 2026
Region
Asia

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Eligibility & requirements at a glance

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Who can apply
Non-Chinese nationals applying for a full Master's or PhD at UCAS or a CAS institute, within the programme age limits, not holding another Chinese government scholarship.
Funding
Fully Funded: tuition waiver, monthly stipend, medical insurance and accommodation support.
Study level
Masters
Deadline
2027 call not yet published — last round ran 15 Oct 2025 to 31 Jan 2026

Key eligibility criteria

  • Non-Chinese nationals applying for a full Master's or PhD at UCAS or a CAS institute, within the programme age limits, not holding another Chinese government scholarship.

Recorded funding information

  • Fully Funded: tuition waiver, monthly stipend, medical insurance and accommodation support.

About the CAS-ANSO Scholarship for Master's and PhD Study at the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (2026)

The CAS-ANSO Scholarship is offered by the Alliance of National and International Science Organizations (ANSO), founded in 2018 by the Chinese Academy of Sciences and 36 partner institutions. It funds international students to complete a full Master's or PhD degree at the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS) and CAS institutes across China. ## What it covers - Full tuition waiver - Monthly living stipend - Comprehensive medical insurance - Accommodation support at the host CAS institute ## Who can apply Non-Chinese nationals in good health applying for a full-time Master's or doctoral degree at UCAS. Applicants must secure a CAS supervisor, meet the age limits for their degree level, and hold no other Chinese government scholarship. African applicants are strongly represented in the ANSO network. ## How to apply Applications are made through the UCAS international admissions portal each autumn/winter for the following September intake. Read the current call for applications on the official UCAS page before starting.

Funding information

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  • Fully Funded: tuition waiver, monthly stipend, medical insurance and accommodation support.

CAS-ANSO Scholarship for Master's and PhD Study at the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences eligibility

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  • Non-Chinese nationals applying for a full Master's or PhD at UCAS or a CAS institute, within the programme age limits, not holding another Chinese government scholarship.

CAS-ANSO Scholarship for Master's and PhD Study at the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences document information

No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the materials the provider requests.

    How to apply for the CAS-ANSO Scholarship for Master's and PhD Study at the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences 2026

    Follow the provider's stated process. The checks below are guidance, not additional application requirements. Any original editorial instructions remain in the description above.

    1. 1
      Check the provider's process

      Consult https://english.ucas.ac.cn/index.php/admission/international-students/financial-aid/6657-cas-anso-scholarship-degree-program-2026-call-for-applications-to-study-at-ucas to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there.

    2. 2
      Check eligibility and any requested materials

      Listed eligibility: Non-Chinese nationals applying for a full Master's or PhD at UCAS or a CAS institute, within the programme age limits, not holding another Chinese government scholarship.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.

    3. 3
      Check dates and next steps

      Listed deadline information: 2027 call not yet published — last round ran 15 Oct 2025 to 31 Jan 2026. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

    CAS-ANSO Scholarship for Master's and PhD Study at the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences deadline & application timeline

    Provider deadline information: 2027 call not yet published — last round ran 15 Oct 2025 to 31 Jan 2026. This text cannot be safely converted to a countdown; check the official source for its meaning. The earlier milestones are optional planning suggestions only.

    1. Planning suggestion: 12 months out

      Check the current call and decide whether this opportunity fits your plans.

    2. Planning suggestion: 6 months out

      If the provider requires tests or documents that take time, plan for them using its published instructions.

    3. Planning suggestion: 3 months out

      If an application is required, review the provider's process and prepare only the materials it requests.

    4. Planning suggestion: 1 month out

      If submission is required, allow time to check your materials and any stated cutoff.

    5. Provider deadline
      2027 call not yet published — last round ran 15 Oct 2025 to 31 Jan 2026

      Provider deadline information: 2027 call not yet published — last round ran 15 Oct 2025 to 31 Jan 2026. Confirm the current instructions and any cutoff or time zone on the official source; no additional time is assumed here.

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    Editorial verification note

    Verified on the official UCAS call for applications (HTTP 200, 2026 cycle) and the ANSO programme page.
    Last checked 9/7/2026

    Frequently asked questions

    Who can apply for the CAS-ANSO Scholarship for Master's and PhD Study at the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences?+

    Non-Chinese nationals applying for a full Master's or PhD at UCAS or a CAS institute, within the programme age limits, not holding another Chinese government scholarship.

    What funding does the CAS-ANSO Scholarship for Master's and PhD Study at the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences offer?+

    Listed funding: Fully Funded: tuition waiver, monthly stipend, medical insurance and accommodation support.. Confirm amounts, exclusions and conditions on the official source. This label does not establish any additional benefit components.

    When is the application deadline?+

    Provider deadline information: 2027 call not yet published — last round ran 15 Oct 2025 to 31 Jan 2026. Confirm the current cutoff and any time zone on the official source; no additional cutoff or late-submission policy is assumed here.

    What documents do I need to apply?+

    No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the documents requested by the provider; requirements may differ from admission requirements.

    How do I check the application process?+

    Consult https://english.ucas.ac.cn/index.php/admission/international-students/financial-aid/6657-cas-anso-scholarship-degree-program-2026-call-for-applications-to-study-at-ucas to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: Non-Chinese nationals applying for a full Master's or PhD at UCAS or a CAS institute, within the programme age limits, not holding another Chinese government scholarship.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: 2027 call not yet published — last round ran 15 Oct 2025 to 31 Jan 2026. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

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