Location: China
Program: Postgraduate (Master’s & PhD Degrees)
Eligibility: International Students
Duration: 3-4 years
Deadline: January 31, 2026
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The University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS) Scholarship for International Students is a prestigious fully funded scholarship program designed to sponsor young talents from all over the world to pursue Master’s or Doctoral degrees, attend courses, conduct research, or pay academic visits at UCAS colleges and Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) institutes. The scholarship also encourages international graduate students currently studying at foreign universities to come for study on joint programs.
The University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS) is the graduate school of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, China’s leading scientific research organization with over 100 affiliated institutes nationwide. UCAS is recognized globally for excellence in engineering, life sciences, physics, computer science, earth sciences, economics, and policy research. With access to world-class research facilities such as the FAST Telescope, LAMOST Observatory, and Hefei Light Source, UCAS provides an unparalleled research environment for international students.
The scholarship consists of both a full scholarship and a partial scholarship. The full scholarship provides tuition waiver, application fee waiver, monthly stipend, basic accommodation, and medical insurance, while the partial scholarship covers some items of the full package. Since 2016, the scholarship has been majorly sponsoring Master’s and doctoral candidates, making it one of the most prestigious funding opportunities for foreign scholars pursuing graduate studies in China.
Benefits of the Scholarship
This scholarship provides comprehensive support including:
- Complete tuition fee waiver ( RMB 40,000 for PhD students and RMB 30,000 for Master’s students)
- Application fee waiver
- Monthly stipend of RMB 3,500 for PhD students and RMB 3,000 for Master’s student (research assistantship included)
- Basic accommodation for awardees from institutes in Beijing
- Medical insurance coverage according to the medical insurance plan
- Access to world-class research facilities and laboratories across 100+ CAS institutes
- Supervision from distinguished faculty and researchers
- Integration into China’s premier scientific research network
- Professional development and networking opportunities
- Access to cutting-edge research equipment and resources
- Other benefits
The monthly stipend can be used to cover:
- Food and daily necessities
- Books and research materials
- Personal expenses
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Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must:
- NOT hold Chinese citizenship with a valid foreign passport
- Be friendly to China and abide by the laws and decrees of China, and UCAS rules and regulations
- Get acceptance by a host supervisor and approval by the UCAS faculty/CAS institute that the supervisor is affiliated with
- Have an appropriate attitude toward learning and scientific research and have outstanding academic performance
- Have not accepted any other sponsorship at the time of application
- Meet the admission criteria for international students of UCAS
- NOT take up other assignments during the period of their scholarship
- Be proficient in English or Chinese:
Note: Kindly check the official webpage for full and detailed requirements.
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Selection Criteria
The UCAS scholarship selection process is highly competitive and based on a comprehensive evaluation of several key factors: academic excellence, demonstrated through outstanding academic performance, transcripts, and records; research potential, reflected in a strong, well-developed research proposal and proven ability to conduct high-quality research; and supervisor approval, requiring acceptance by an eligible host supervisor affiliated with a UCAS faculty or CAS institute. Candidates must also obtain an institutional recommendation from their host UCAS school or CAS institute.
In addition, the supervisor assesses the applicant’s academic ability in accordance with institutional regulations, and two or three subject experts may be invited to conduct a video or telephone interview, or the applicant may be required to complete a written examination.
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to visit the official webpage and submit your application
