To all the aspiring international students, wishing to pursue their postgraduate degree programs from China, we are here with an exciting scholarship opportunity offered by one of the renowned international organizations that will make your wish come true. ANSO (Alliance of National and International Science Organizations for the Belt and Road Regions) has recently announced the call for applications for the CAS-ANSO Scholarship 2026 through its official portal, and is seeking applications from outstanding students residing outside China to pursue their postgraduate degree program in China.
A prestigious programme offered by ANSO in collaboration with renowned science and technology institutions in China, offers an opportunity to outstanding international students from all around the world to pursue their Master’s & PhD degrees in science, engineering, and technology-related fields at one of the partner institutes in China. CAS-ANSO scholarship, earlier known as “ANSO scholarship for young talent”, was initiated in 2019 to support young international students outside China to pursue their postgraduate degree program in China, particularly at University of Science & Technology China, University of Chinese Academy of Science, and other institutes under the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
The objective of the ANSO scholarship programme is to promote academic excellence in science & technology and strengthen scientific capacity, especially in Belt & road developing countries. Each year, ANSO awards a total of 500 scholarships, 200 for master’s degrees and 300 for PhD degrees. The programme offers generous support, covers all the costs related to the programme, which includes a Tuition waiver, a monthly stipend, health insurance, and more. The application process is online via the official university portal – all interested applicants need to submit their application before January 31st, 2026.
CAS-ANSO Scholarship 2026 in China Overview
| Host Country | China |
|---|---|
| Host Organization | ANSO (Alliance of International Science Organizations) |
| Eligible Countries | All Nationalities (except China) |
| Degree Level | Master’s & PhD |
| Number of Awards | 500 |
| Coverage | Fully Funded |
| Application Window | October 15, 2025 – January 31, 2026 |
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Scholarship Coverage
CAS (Chinese Academy of Sciences) is the major sponsor of the scholarship and offers the following support:
- Full tuition Fee waiver
- Monthly stipend
- PhD Degree: 6000 – 7000 CNY/month
- Master’s Degree: 3,000 CNY/Month
- Comprehensive health coverage
- Application fee waiver
- Round-trip international air travel allowance
- Visa/residence permit allowance
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants meeting the following criteria are invited to submit their applications for the CAS-ANSO scholarship:
- Accepting applications from all nationals except Chinese citizens
- Applicants applying for a master’s degree must be born after January 1st, 1996
- Applicants applying for a PhD degree should be born after January 1st, 1991
- Proficiency in English or the Chinese language
- Individuals holding excellent academic records
- Meet the admission requirements of UCAS & USTC
- Have not secured any other scholarship
Ineligibility:
Students already pursuing postgraduate degree programs from China are not eligible
- Applicants holding a nationality of China
- Do not meet the institute’s admission criteria
- Note: Students cannot apply for the scholarship in both UCAS and USTC institutes simultaneously, else they will be disqualified
Required Documents
- Passport copy
- Two Recommendation letters
- Proof of English or Chinese proficiency
- CV/Resume
- Personal Statement
How to Apply for the ANSO Scholarship 2026?
Applicants interested in the ANSO scholarship for young talent need to follow the following steps:
- Step 1: Choose from two participating institutes
- UCAS – University of Chinese Academy of Sciences
- USTC – University of Science & Technology of China
- Note: Don’t apply for both, select 1 institute
- Step 2: Choose a relevant degree program and make sure you meet the admission requirements
- Step 3: Prepare the required documents
- Step 4: Submit your applications via UCAS or the USTC international student admission portal. Firstly, choose “CAS-ANSO scholarship” in your application while applying.
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Complete Guidelines
Check out the complete application guidelines for graduate applicants by visiting the link below:
- USTC Applicants: Guidelines
- UCAS Applicants: Guidelines
Application Portals
Submit your application before the mentioned deadline via the application portals mentioned below:
- USTC Admission Portal: Visit here
- UCAS Admission Portal: Visit here
For more details about the CAS-ANSO 2026 call for applications, visit the official link mentioned below:
ANSO SCHOLARSHIP OFFICIAL LINK