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University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS) - CAS-TWAS President Scholarship

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I. Program Introduction In order to cultivate talents from developing countries and enhance their scientific and technological innovation and regional development capabilities, the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and the Academy of Sciences for the Developing World (TWAS), in accordance with relevant agreements between CAS and TWAS, have established the "CAS-TWAS President Scholarship Program" at the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS). II. Funding Content and Standards 1. Scholarship recipients are exempted from tuition fees during their study at the university. 2. After enrollment, scholarship recipients will receive a living allowance (including accommodation, insurance, transportation, and related expenses) at a standard of 7,000 RMB per month before passing the doctoral qualification examination, and 8,000 RMB per month after passing. For those who fail the doctoral qualification examination organized by the UCAS International College twice consecutively within

TuitionMedical insurance
Scholarship type
University Scholarship
Degree level
Bachelor / Master / PhD / Visiting Students
Location
Details pending
Application deadline
Date to be confirmed

Overview

I. Program Introduction

In order to cultivate talents from developing countries and enhance their scientific and technological innovation and regional development capabilities

the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and the Academy of Sciences for the Developing World (TWAS)

in accordance with relevant agreements between CAS and TWAS

have established the CAS-TWAS President Scholarship Program at the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS).

II. Funding Content and Standards

Funding coverage

Scholarship TypeUniversity Scholarship
TuitionCovered
AccommodationNot covered
Medical InsuranceCovered
Subsidy Standardand Rates 1. Tuition is waived during scholarship study. 2. Living support, covering food, accommodation, insurance, transport and related expenses, is RMB 7,000/month before passing the doctoral qualifying examination and RMB 8,000 afterward. Failure twice consecutively within the prescribed period in the examination organized by UCAS’s International College results in cancellation of President’s Scholarship eligibility and termination of doctoral study under relevant rules. 3. Funding for the first one-way international journey from the home country to China requires a personal application to the UCAS scholarship office [office wording contains an apparent typo] and approval under CAS–TWAS agreements. Apply before travel costs occur. Applicants already in China when applying for the scholarship receive no travel support. Each recipient may receive this support only once during study. 4. Visa costs for the first arrival in China are supported under the agreements. Applicants already in China when applying receive no visa-cost support. Each recipient may receive this support only once during study.
Coverage Scopeand Rates 1. Tuition is waived during scholarship study. 2. Living support, covering food, accommodation, insurance, transport and related expenses, is RMB 7,000/month before passing the doctoral qualifying examination and RMB 8,000 afterward. Failure twice consecutively within the prescribed period in the examination organized by UCAS’s International College results in cancellation of President’s Scholarship eligibility and termination of doctoral study under relevant rules. 3. Funding for the first one-way international journey from the home country to China requires a personal application to the UCAS scholarship office [office wording contains an apparent typo] and approval under CAS–TWAS agreements. Apply before travel costs occur. Applicants already in China when applying for the scholarship receive no travel support. Each recipient may receive this support only once during study. 4. Visa costs for the first arrival in China are supported under the agreements. Applicants already in China when applying receive no visa-cost support. Each recipient may receive this support only once during study.
Application Linkhttps://www.campuschina.org/zh/content/details1003_361093.html

Funding tiers

Eligibility may differ by tier. Check the applicable degree and requirements.

Standard funding

Eligible degree
Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Visiting students
Funding
and Rates 1. Tuition is waived during scholarship study. 2. Living support, covering food, accommodation, insurance, transport and related expenses, is RMB 7,000/month before passing the doctoral qualifying examination and RMB 8,000 afterward. Failure twice consecutively within the prescribed period in the examination organized by UCAS’s International College results in cancellation of President’s Scholarship eligibility and termination of doctoral study under relevant rules. 3. Funding for the first one-way international journey from the home country to China requires a personal application to the UCAS scholarship office [office wording contains an apparent typo] and approval under CAS–TWAS agreements. Apply before travel costs occur. Applicants already in China when applying for the scholarship receive no travel support. Each recipient may receive this support only once during study. 4. Visa costs for the first arrival in China are supported under the agreements. Applicants already in China when applying receive no visa-cost support. Each recipient may receive this support only once during study.
Tier requirements
1. Born on/after January 1,1983(inclusive); 2. Non-Chinese nationality; 3. Meet UCAS international entry conditions; 4. Master’s obtained or obtainable before September 2018; 5. Proficient English or Chinese; 6. Full-time study during support, no other work; 7. Undertake to return home to serve after completion. Notes: 1. Applicants already pursuing doctorate in China ineligible. 2. Cannot apply through UCAS and USTC simultaneously. 3. Cannot apply through two or more training units. Cannot apply through two or more supervisors. V. Steps/materials 1. Confirm eligibility, contact and obtain UCAS supervisor acceptance. 2. Scholarship application:[http://www.fellowship.cas.cn/dms/](http://www.fellowship.cas.cn/dms/) 3. Admission application:[http://adis.ucas.ac.cn](http://adis.ucas.ac.cn/) 4. [source ends here]

Requirements & documents

Application Requirements1. Born on/after January 1,1983(inclusive); 2. Non-Chinese nationality; 3. Meet UCAS international entry conditions; 4. Master’s obtained or obtainable before September 2018; 5. Proficient English or Chinese; 6. Full-time study during support, no other work; 7. Undertake to return home to serve after completion. Notes: 1. Applicants already pursuing doctorate in China ineligible. 2. Cannot apply through UCAS and USTC simultaneously. 3. Cannot apply through two or more training units. Cannot apply through two or more supervisors. V. Steps/materials 1. Confirm eligibility, contact and obtain UCAS supervisor acceptance. 2. Scholarship application:[http://www.fellowship.cas.cn/dms/](http://www.fellowship.cas.cn/dms/) 3. Admission application:[http://adis.ucas.ac.cn](http://adis.ucas.ac.cn/) 4. [source ends here]
GPAExcellent academic performance
Language RequirementsChinese or English results according to the language of instruction
Teaching LanguageEnglish-taught programs are exempt from HSK; TOEFL / IELTS or proof of English-medium instruction is required
Required MaterialsOrdinary passport personal page scan, valid at least 2 years; CV including research experience; Foreigner Physical Examination Record; Proof of master’s and bachelor’s degrees; Current students must submit an enrollment and expected graduation certificate issued by their institution, and supply the degree certificate after obtaining it. Master’s and undergraduate transcripts; English or Chinese evidence; Detailed research plan; Bibliographic details of up to five representative published academic papers and scans of copies of their first pages (if any). Do not provide unpublished papers; Two independent recommendation letters. VI. Contact Contact: Xie Yuchen Office: CAS-TWAS President’s Fellowship Program Office (University of Chinese Academy of Sciences) Address: University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, 80 Zhongguancun East Road, Haidian District, Beijing Postal code: 100190 Email: [president-fellowship@ucas.ac.cn](mailto:president-fellowship@ucas.ac.cn) Telephone: 010-82672900 Fax: 010-82672900
Sourcehttps://www.campuschina.org/zh/content/details1003_361093.html
Source NotesCampusChina official guide (program code: 361093)

Application dates & process

Review Cycle: Joint review by the China Scholarship Council and host university takes approximately 6–8 weeks

Universities & programs

Eligible universities and programs have not been provided yet.

Sources & verification

Verification
Partly verified
Verified on
2026-05-10
Last updated
2026-09-24
Source notes
CampusChina official guide (program code: 361093)

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