Applications are now open for the ANSO Scholarship 2026 in China. ANSO, short for the Alliance of National and International Science Organizations for the Belt and Road Regions, offers 500 fully funded scholarships each year — including 200 for Master’s and 300 for Ph.D. programs. These scholarships support studies at the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC), the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS), and various institutes under the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS). Students from all countries are welcome to apply. If you don’t have IELTS or TOEFL, alternative English proficiency proof is also accepted. Further details can be found below.

Details About ANSO Scholarship 2026 in China

• Country: China
• Universities: (USTC), (UCAS)
• No. of Scholarships: 500
• Degree Level: Master’s, PhD
• Deadline: 31st January 2026

What is USTC?

University of Science and Technology of China (USTC). It is considered one of the top universities in China and Asia.

What is UCAS?

The University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS) is a research university in Beijing, China. It is affiliated with the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS).

ANSO Scholarship Benefits

The main benefits for the ANSO Scholarship holders are:

• Tuition Waiver
• Monthly Stipend
• Health Insurance
• Application Fee waiver
• International Travel Allowance from the home country to China.
• Visa Fee, and Residence Permit Allowance.

Note: You are NOT allowed to apply for the ANSO Scholarship in both USTC and UCAS simultaneously; otherwise, you will be disqualified from admission.

ANSO Scholarship Requirements and Criteria

• Citizenship: Must be a non-Chinese citizen.
• Language Proficiency: Must be proficient in either English or Chinese.
• Age:
  • Master Applicants: Born after January 1, 1996.
  • PhD Applicants: Born after January 1, 1991.
• University Requirements: Must meet the specific requirements set by the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) and the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS).

ANSO Scholarship Guidelines

The Application guidelines can be obtained from the USTC and UCAS university website portals. I have attached the links below.

• For USTC University Applicants
• For UCAS Applicants

Required Application Materials

• For USTC University Applicants
• For UCAS Applicants

How to Apply for the ANSO Scholarship 2026?

You can apply directly to the University portal. File and submit your application in the USTC/UCAS admission system. Choose “the ANSO Scholarship for Young Talents” in your application. The Link to the official website is given below.