If you are interested in pursuing your education in China, I recommend thoroughly reading this blog post. This blog post will provide a comprehensive explanation of ANSO Scholarship 2025 and a step by step application procedure on how to apply. 

If you are interested in pursuing your education in China, I recommend thoroughly reading this blog post. This blog post will provide a comprehensive explanation of ANSO Scholarship 2025 and a step by step application procedure on how to apply.   Scholarship Overview Applications for the ANSO Scholarship 2025 in China are now open. This prestigious scholarship is offered by the Alliance of National and International Science Organizations (ANSO) for the Belt and Road Regions. Every year, ANSO provides 500 fully funded scholarships, including 200 for Master’s programs and 300 for PhD studies. These scholarships are offered at top Chinese institutions such as the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC), the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS), and institutes affiliated with the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS). Applicants from around the world can apply, there is no App fee and if you have no IELTS or TOEFL, alternative proof of English proficiency is accepted. More details about the scholarship requirements and the application process are given below. Table of Contents Scholarship Summary Scholarships Benefits Eligibility Criteria Documents Required How To Apply  Online Apply Video Guide Scholarship Summary Country	China Universities	1.	University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) 2.	University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS) Number of Scholarships	500 Master Degree	200 Scholarships PhD	300 Scholarships Degree Level	Masters & PhD Degree Financial Benefits	Fully Funded English Certificates	No IELTS Required Application Fee	No Degree Duration Master’s degree (M Phill/ MS)	3 years Ph.D. Degree	4 years Application Opens	October 20, 2024 Deadline	15th Feb 2025 Age Requirements Master’s Degree: Born after 1st January 1995 PhD Degree: Born after 1st January 1990  Scholarship Benefits: Full Tuition Waiver PhD: Monthly Stipend of 6000 – 7000 CNY/Month Masters: Monthly stipend for 3,000/month up to 36 months Application Fee Waiver Air Travel Tickets Visa, Residence permit Allowance Health Insurance for the duration of degree program Note: Scholarship awardee who are already in China are not eligible for the travel subsidy. Eligibility Criteria Nationality: Non-Chinese citizens Language Proficiency: Applicants must demonstrate proficiency in either English or Chinese Age Requirements: Master’s applicants must be born after January 1, 1995 PhD applicants must be born after January 1, 1990 University Admission: Applicants must meet the admission requirements of either USTC or UCAS Important: Applicants are advised not to apply for both institutes simultaneously otherwise your application will be disqualified. Documents Required •	Application Form •	Two Recommendation Letter •	Highest Degree/Transcript/Diploma (Should be notarized) •	English proficiency Certificate •	Medical Examination Certificate (click on download) •	Research Proposal •	Passport •	Passport size Pictures (blue/Black) background •	Study Plan •	Acceptance Letter •	Police Clearance Certificate (check format click here) •	Character Certificate from your college or university •	Curriculum vitae: 1-2 pages •	Experience Letter (if available) How to Apply   Follow the following steps to apply for the CAS-ANSO Scholarship: Step 1: Check out the Application Materials and guideline for the both the institutes below: •	Application guidelines for USTC check here •	Application guidelines for UCAS check here Step 2: Applicants are required to submit an online application in the UCAS/USTC admission system before the deadline. Application Tips: •	While applying for the degree program must select “CAS-ANSO Scholarship” in the application. •	To be considered a potential candidate for the scholarship check the box as instructed in the application. Visit the official university admission portals below: •	USTC Admission Portal •	UCAS Admission Portal

Scholarship Overview

Applications for the ANSO Scholarship 2025 in China are now open. This prestigious scholarship is offered by the Alliance of National and International Science Organizations (ANSO) for the Belt and Road Regions.

Every year, ANSO provides 500 fully funded scholarships, including 200 for Master’s programs and 300 for PhD studies. These scholarships are offered at top Chinese institutions such as the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC), the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS), and institutes affiliated with the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS).

Applicants from around the world can apply, there is No App fee and if you have no IELTS or TOEFL, alternative proof of English proficiency is accepted.

More details about the scholarship requirements and the application process are given below.

Table of Contents

Scholarship Summary

Scholarships Benefits

Eligibility Criteria

Documents Required

How To Apply

Online Apply Video Guide

Scholarship Summary

Country

China

Universities

1.     University of Science and Technology of China (USTC)

2.     University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS)

Number of Scholarships

500

Master Degree

200 Scholarships

PhD

300 Scholarships

Degree Level

Masters & PhD Degree

Financial Benefits

Fully Funded

English Certificates

No IELTS Required

Application Fee

No

Degree Duration

Master’s degree (M Phill/ MS)

3 years

Ph.D. Degree

4 years

Application Opens

October 20, 2024

Deadline

15th Feb 2025

Age Requirements

Master’s Degree: Born after 1st January 1995

PhD Degree: Born after 1st January 1990

 

Scholarship Benefits

  • Full Tuition Waiver
  • PhD: Monthly Stipend of 6000 – 7000 CNY/Month
  • Masters: Monthly stipend for 3,000/month up to 36 months
  • Application Fee Waiver
  • Air Travel Tickets
  • Visa, Residence permit Allowance
  • Health Insurance for the duration of degree program

Note: Scholarship awardee who are already in China are not eligible for the travel subsidy.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Nationality: Non-Chinese citizens
  • Language Proficiency: Applicants must demonstrate proficiency in either English or Chinese
  • Age Requirements:
  • Master’s applicants must be born after January 1, 1995
  • PhD applicants must be born after January 1, 1990
  • University Admission: Applicants must meet the admission requirements of either USTC or UCAS
  •  Important: Applicants are advised not to apply for both institutes simultaneously   otherwise your application will be disqualified.

 Documents Required

  • Application Form
  • Two Recommendation Letter
  • Highest Degree/Transcript/Diploma (Should be notarized)
  • English proficiency Certificate
  • Medical Examination Certificate (click on download)
  • Research Proposal
  • Passport
  • Passport size Pictures (blue/Black) background
  • Study Plan
  • Acceptance Letter
  • Police Clearance Certificate (check format click here)
  • Character Certificate from your college or university
  • Curriculum vitae: 1-2 pages
  • Experience Letter (if available)

 How to Apply

 Follow the following steps to apply for the CAS-ANSO Scholarship:

Step 1: Check out the Application Materials and guideline for the both the institutes below:

Step 2: Applicants are required to submit an online application in the UCAS/USTC admission system before the deadline.

Application Tips:

  • While applying for the degree program must select “CAS-ANSO Scholarship” in the application.
  • To be considered a potential candidate for the scholarship check the box as instructed in the application.

Visit the official university admission portals below:


Online Apply Video Guide

USTC Online Apply Guide


UCAS Online Apply Guide