UCAS Scholarship for International Students 2026

The UCAS Scholarship for International Students 2026 is an opportunity offered by the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS) to international graduate and postgraduate students. This scholarship aims to help students complete their education at the university. The selected candidates shall receive tuition fee waiver, monthly stipend, and other benefits.

The University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS) is offering this opportunity.

To be eligible, an applicant must:-

• not hold Chinese citizenship and must possess a valid foreign passport
• be proficient in either English or Chinese
• be born on or after January 1, 1991 (for PhD program applicants)
• be born on or after January 1, 1996 (for Master’s program applicants)
• must be born on or after January 1, 1981 (for senior visiting students)
• be born on or after January 1, 1986 (for regular visiting students)
• meet the admission requirements for international students of UCAS as outlined in the official call for 2026 programs for international students

(Note:- There is no age limitation for joint programme applicants) 

The candidates selected for full scholarship shall receive:

• Tuition fee waiver:
  • RMB 40,000/year - for PhD students
  • RMB 30,000/year - for Master’s students
• Monthly stipend
  • RMB 3500 for Doctoral students 
  • RMB 3000 for Master’s students
• Medical Insurance of RMB 800/year
• Application fee waiver of RMB 600
• Accommodation

(Note:- Students who are selected for partial scholarship shall receive a tuition fee waiver, medical insurance, and application fee waiver only.)

Eligible candidates can apply by following these steps:-
Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button below. 
Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details (Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID).
Step 3: Navigate to the ‘Application Procedure’ section. 
Step 4: Under ‘2.Online Applications’ click on the application link mentioned as ‘(here)’.
Step 5: Click on ‘Register an Account’ 
Step 6: Enter your email ID, a strong password of your choice, and the code provided.
Step 7: Click on the ‘Sign Up’ button.
Step 8: Click on the ‘Confirm’ button on the pop-up that appears on the screen. 
Step 9: Enter the necessary details and click on ‘LOGIN’ to proceed with your application. 

The scholars are selected based on their eligibility and academic merit.
 

Application Deadline: 31 January 2026 (Beijing Time)
(Note:- There is no deadline for Senior visiting and Regular visiting programs.)

Question: Who is offering this scholarship opportunity?
Answer: The University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS) is offering this opportunity.

Question: Who can apply for this scholarship?
Answer: International graduate students are eligible for this scholarship. 

Question: What are the benefits of this scholarship?
Answer: The selected candidates shall receive a tuition waiver, a monthly stipend, and other benefits.

Question: What is the last date to apply for this scholarship?
Answer: The last date to apply for this scholarship is 31 January 2026 (Beijing Time).

• Applicants must maintain friendly relations with China and comply with the laws and decrees of China, as well as the rules and regulations of UCAS.
• Applicants must not take up other assignments during the period of his/her scholarship.
• Applicants are not permitted to apply for this scholarship under the supervision of two supervisors simultaneously; doing so will result in disqualification from admission.