ANSO Scholarship 2026 (500 Fully Funded Opportunities in China)

Applications are now open for the CAS-ANSO Scholarship 2026, a fully funded program for international students pursuing Master’s or PhD degrees in science and technology fields at top institutions in China, including the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC), the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS), and Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) institutes.

This scholarship, supported by the Alliance of National and International Science Organizations (ANSO), funds 100–200 Master’s and 300 PhD students annually, with up to 40 additional PhD scholarships under the ANSO-CAS-TWAS/UNESCO category for students from developing countries, prioritizing climate-related research.

The program covers tuition, monthly stipends, health insurance, travel, and visa costs, with no application fee. Eligible applicants must be non-Chinese citizens, proficient in English or Chinese, and meet age and academic criteria. The application deadline is January 31, 2026. You can check out BS, MS, PhD and postdoc positions here.

Key Details

• Program: CAS-ANSO Scholarship (Degree Program) 2026
• Fields: Science and technology (Master’s and PhD)
• Institutions: USTC, UCAS, and CAS institutes
• Funding: Fully funded (tuition, stipend, health insurance, travel, visa)
• Monthly Stipend:
  • PhD: 6,000–7,000 CNY (up to 48 months)
  • Master’s: 3,000 CNY (up to 36 months)
• Special Category: ANSO-CAS-TWAS/UNESCO PhD Scholarship (up to 40 awards, 10 for climate research)
• Application Fee: None (waived)
• Application Period: Opens October 15, 2025; Deadline January 31, 2026

Benefits

For PhD Students

• Tuition fully waived
• Monthly stipend: 6,000–7,000 CNY (based on qualification test), up to 48 months
• Health insurance covered
• Application fee waived
• One-time international travel reimbursement (home country to China)
• One-time visa/residence permit support

Also check: Erasmus Mundus MESPOM Scholarship 2026-2028

For Master’s Students

• Tuition fully waived
• Monthly stipend: 3,000 CNY, up to 36 months
• Health insurance covered
• Application fee waived
• One-time international travel reimbursement (home country to China)
• One-time visa/residence permit support

Note:

• ANSO-CAS-TWAS/UNESCO PhD Scholarship awardees receive travel and visa funding from TWAS/UNESCO; other benefits from CAS.
• No travel subsidy for awardees already in China during application.
• Awardees must complete Chinese language, culture, and academic training.

Best opportunity: CERN Administrative Student Programme 2026 (Fully Funded)

Eligibility Criteria

• Non-Chinese citizenship
• Proficient in English or Chinese
• Age limit:
  • Master’s: Born after January 1, 1996
  • PhD: Born after January 1, 1991
• Meet USTC/UCAS admission criteria
• No other assignments during scholarship period
• Not currently pursuing a Master’s/PhD in China
• Cannot apply to both USTC and UCAS simultaneously
• Special consideration for Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and women (ANSO-CAS-TWAS/UNESCO PhD Scholarship)

Also check: Fisher Family Summer Fellows Program 2026

Application Process

Steps to Apply

1. Prepare Materials:
   • USTC: See Application Guideline for Graduate Applicants
   • UCAS: See Call for 2026 Doctoral Programs or Master’s Programs
2. Submit Application:
   • Use USTC Admission Portal or UCAS Admission Portal
   • Select “CAS-ANSO Scholarship” in the application
   • Check box for ANSO-CAS-TWAS/UNESCO PhD Scholarship consideration (if applicable)

Check also: Qatar University Undergraduate Scholarship 2026

Important Notes

• Submit all materials before the deadline
• Simultaneous applications to USTC and UCAS lead to disqualification
• Awardees must follow Chinese laws and USTC/UCAS rules
• Failure in annual assessments may result in scholarship termination or non-degree status