Study in China - Applications are open for the fully funded ANSO Scholarship 2025 in China.

Applications are now open for the fully funded ANSO Scholarship 2025 in China. If you're curious, ANSO stands for the Alliance of International Science Organizations. It’s a non-profit group dedicated to improving global education, advancing science and technology, and fostering international cooperation. The organization has 37 founding members, including leading universities and scientific institutions from around the world. This fully funded scholarship is available for international students pursuing master’s and PhD programs in China.

The ANSO Scholarship aims to support talented young scientists who aspire to pursue higher education abroad. For 2025, ANSO is offering 200 fully funded scholarships for master’s students and 300 for PhD candidates. These scholarships are available at the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) and the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS). USTC, established in 1958, is a top-ranked university in China known for its research excellence. UCAS is an innovative university that focuses on graduate education.

A special category of the ANSO Scholarship, the ANSO-CAS-TWAS/UNESCO PhD Scholarship, was introduced in 2022. This program prioritizes applicants from Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and women. Under this program, 50 PhD scholarships are offered each year for students from developing countries.

The ANSO Scholarship covers all expenses and provides a great opportunity for international students to study in China for free. The duration of the scholarship varies for master’s and PhD programs and cannot be extended. China is becoming a popular destination for higher education due to its affordable costs and globally ranked universities.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Applicants must not hold Chinese nationality.
• Must be proficient in Chinese or English.
• Master’s applicants should be born after January 1, 1995, and PhD applicants after January 1, 1990.
• Applicants already enrolled in a master’s or PhD program in a Chinese university or receiving other scholarships in China are not eligible.
• Applicants must meet the admission criteria of UCAS/USTC for international students.
• Cannot take on other assignments or projects during the scholarship period.

Benefits of the ANSO Scholarship:

• Tuition and application fee waivers.
• Monthly stipend: 3,000 CNY for master’s students and 6,000-7,000 CNY for PhD students.
• Health insurance.
• Travel allowance from the home country to China.
• One-time visa/residence permit allowance.
• Opportunity to study in China for free.

Note: If students fail annual assessments, the scholarship will be terminated, and they may not receive their degree.

Required Documents:

• Valid passport copy.
• Updated CV, including research experience.
• Official copies of bachelor’s and master’s degree certificates (or pre-graduation certificates).
• Study or research proposal (minimum 800 words).
• Language proficiency proof.
• Foreigner physical examination form.
• Two recommendation letters.

Application Process:

1. Check if you meet the eligibility criteria.
2. Create an account on the official application portal.
3. Submit your application through the USTC or UCAS admission system.
4. Select “ANSO Scholarship for Young Talents” in the application.
5. If applying for the ANSO-CAS-TWAS/UNESCO PhD Scholarship, check the appropriate box.
6. Upload all required documents and submit the application.
7. Monitor your email for updates and interview instructions.
8. Ensure your application is submitted before the deadline.

Don’t miss this opportunity to study at top Chinese universities with a fully funded scholarship.

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