Applicants are invited to apply for the ANSO Scholarships for Young Talents in China 2026. All international students nationwide are eligible to apply for the ANSO Scholarships 2025-2026. Students who wish to pursue a master’s or doctoral degree in China are encouraged to apply. ANSO awards 200 fully funded master’s scholarships and 300 fully funded doctoral scholarships each year. These scholarships are awarded through the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) and the University of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS).
ANSO scholarships are available for master’s degrees in almost all fields of study and majors. The scholarship covers all expenses. The duration of the scholarship is 3 years for a master’s degree and 4 years for a doctoral degree.
ANSO scholarships are awarded at two top universities in China. These universities are highly ranked globally. This is the most prestigious scholarship available to students from all over the world.
Details ANSO Scholarship for Young Talents 2026:
- University: USTC and UCAS
- Degree Level: Masters, PhD
- Scholarship Coverage: Fully Funded
- Eligible Nationality: All nationalities
- Award Country: Fully Funded Scholarships, China
- Closing Date: January 31, 2026.
Financial Benefits:
The ANSO Scholarship for Young Talents 2026 is a fully funded scholarship for international students in China, covering all necessary expenses for the entire study period. The details are as follows: Fully Funded Scholarships
- Full Tuition Fee Waiver
- Application Fee Waiver
- Monthly Allowance:
- Master’s Degree: 3,000 Yuan per month
- PhD Degree: 6,000 or 7,000 Yuan per month (depending on whether you passed the eligibility test conducted by USTC/UCAS).
- Health Insurance
- Travel Subsidy from Home Country to China (one trip per person). Applicants residing in China at the time of application are not eligible for this subsidy.
Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant must be non-Chinese.
- For a master’s degree, the applicant must be born after January 1, 1996 (inclusive).
- For a doctoral degree, the applicant must be born after January 1, 1991 (inclusive).
- International students must meet the USTC/UCAS criteria.
- No other employment must be held during the scholarship period.
- Must be fluent in English or Chinese.
Documents Required:
- A copy of your passport, valid for at least 2 years.
- An updated CV with a brief description of your research experience.
- A copy of your original academic transcripts:
- Master’s Degree applicants must provide a bachelor’s degree or official undergraduate certificate indicating their student status and expected graduation date.
- PhD applicants must provide the following:
- Bachelor’s degree certificate.
- Master’s degree certificate or official undergraduate certificate indicating their student status and expected graduation date.
- Two reference letters
- Research proposal
- Photocopies of 5 published scientific papers (if any)
- Certificate of proficiency in English and/or Chinese
- Foreign medical examination form.
Application Deadline:
The application deadline for the 2026 ANSO International Scholarship in China is January 31, 2026.
How to Apply?
Apply online for the ANSO Young Talent Scholarship for International Students in China 2026. Students may apply to more than one university at a time. In your application, select the “ANSO Young Talent Scholarship” option. The application link and official announcement link are provided below:
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