The CAS-ANSO Scholarship 2027 degree call has not been published on the official ANSO, USTC or UCAS pages as of 30 October 2026. Pakistani students can prepare for master’s and PhD applications, but they should not treat an unofficial 2027 deadline, age limit or funding figure as confirmed. The latest verified degree call is the closed 2026 cycle.
Quick Overview
| Official programme | CAS-ANSO Scholarship (Degree Program) |
|---|---|
| 2027 status | Not yet announced on the official degree-scholarship pages checked 30 October 2026 |
| Study levels | Master’s and PhD |
| Host institutions | University of Science and Technology of China (USTC), University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS), and eligible CAS institutes |
| Who can prepare | Non-Chinese applicants, including eligible Pakistani nationals |
| Last verified deadline | 31 January 2026 for the closed 2026 call; this is not a 2027 deadline |
| Official status source | ANSO 2026 degree call |
About the CAS-ANSO Scholarship
The Alliance of National and International Science Organizations launched the degree programme to support international postgraduate study and research in China. The latest official call says the programme normally supports 100 to 200 master’s students and 300 PhD students a year. A separate ANSO-CAS-TWAS/UNESCO PhD subcategory can prioritise applicants from developing countries, women and climate-related research, but selection is competitive.
For Pakistani applicants, the important point is that search interest in “ANSO scholarship 2027” does not make a 2027 call official. ANSO’s current programme page and the UCAS financial-aid listing still show the 2026 call, while UCAS has not listed a 2027 degree scholarship call.
Financial Benefits
Funding for 2027 must wait for the new call. The closed 2026 programme covered tuition and related university charges, a monthly living allowance, health insurance, and specified travel or visa-related support according to the sponsor’s rules. USTC described its doctoral Level A fellowship, funded through CAS-ANSO, as including a tuition waiver, medical insurance and a stipend of up to RMB 7,000 per month.
These previous-cycle terms are preparation references only. Applicants should not budget on them until the 2027 call confirms the coverage, duration and payment rules.
Scholarship Structure
- Master’s route: postgraduate study at USTC or UCAS/CAS institutes.
- PhD route: doctoral training at USTC or UCAS/CAS institutes.
- ANSO-CAS-TWAS/UNESCO route: a PhD subcategory with additional sponsor rules.
- One-host rule in the last call: applicants could not apply through both USTC and UCAS for CAS-ANSO in the same cycle.
Academic admission and scholarship assessment are connected. Applicants need to identify a suitable programme and supervisor or research fit before submitting through the host university’s system.
Eligibility Requirements
The 2027 criteria are not official yet. Under the closed 2026 call, an applicant had to:
- not hold Chinese citizenship;
- meet the USTC or UCAS international-admission requirements;
- be proficient in English or Chinese;
- meet cycle-specific age limits;
- not hold another assignment during the scholarship period; and
- not already be pursuing the same degree level at a Chinese institution.
The 2026 age cut-offs were birth after 1 January 1996 for master’s applicants and after 1 January 1991 for PhD applicants. Do not reuse these dates for 2027 unless the new official call repeats them.
Required Documents
Prepare the core academic file early, then match it to the eventual 2027 host-university checklist:
- valid passport;
- degree certificates and transcripts;
- research proposal or study plan;
- academic CV;
- proof of English or Chinese proficiency where required;
- recommendation letters submitted by the stated referee deadline;
- supervisor acceptance or contact evidence if the chosen programme requires it; and
- medical or other supporting forms specified by USTC or UCAS.
Translations, notarisation and document format rules can change by host and cycle. Follow only the live portal instructions when the call opens.
How to Apply
- Check the official ANSO scholarship page for a dated 2027 degree call.
- Choose either USTC or UCAS and review the matching international master’s or PhD programme.
- Prepare the programme-specific admission documents and referee details.
- When the 2027 call is published, use the chosen university’s official admission system and select CAS-ANSO Scholarship if that option appears.
- Submit before the official applicant and referee deadlines shown in the new call.
Do not submit through agents or pay anyone who promises selection. The latest verified route was through the USTC or UCAS admission system, not a third-party scholarship form.
Further Opportunities for Pakistani Students
- Read the Nanjing University CSC Scholarship guide for a university-specific China route.
- Compare the Tsinghua University scholarship status guide.
- For a current research deadline outside China, see the Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships for Pakistan.
CAS-ANSO Scholarship 2027 FAQs
Is the CAS-ANSO Scholarship 2027 open?
No official 2027 degree call was available on the ANSO, USTC or UCAS scholarship pages checked on 30 October 2026.
Can Pakistani students apply?
Pakistanis were eligible under the last call if they met the non-Chinese nationality, admission, language, age and programme rules. The 2027 call must confirm the new criteria.
What is the 2027 deadline?
No verified 2027 deadline has been announced. The 31 January 2026 date belongs to the closed 2026 cycle.
Is CAS-ANSO fully funded?
The last call provided substantial funding including tuition, living support and insurance, with other support subject to sponsor rules. The 2027 package is not confirmed yet.
Official sources: ANSO 2026 call, UCAS 2026 CAS-ANSO call, and USTC doctoral fellowship information.
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