University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) "CAS Belt and Road Master Scholarships
The University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) 'CAS Belt and Road Master Scholarships' are funded by the Chinese Academy of Sciences for master's degree study. They cover tuition and provide a monthly living allowance of 4,000 RMB for up to three years. Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens from Belt and Road countries, aged 30 or under, and hold a bachelor's degree.
Provider
Belt and Road / corridor scholarship
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Deadline
Open
Overview
This scholarship is established by the Chinese Academy of Sciences to support master's degree study at USTC for students from Belt and Road countries.
Coverage/Benefits
The scholarship covers tuition fees and provides a monthly living allowance of 4,000 RMB, which includes room and board, transportation, insurance, and other related expenses. Funding lasts up to three years.
Eligibility
Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens from Belt and Road countries, aged 30 or younger by December 31, 2018, and hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent. They must demonstrate proficiency in English (TOEFL ≥90 or IELTS ≥6.5) or Chinese (HSK level 3 or 4), unless exempted per specified criteria.
Application
Applications are accepted from December 15, 2017 to March 31, 2018. The online application system is at http://isa.ustc.edu.cn.
Documents
Required documents include the Belt and Road Master Scholarship Application Form, passport copy, research plan (≥800 words), CV, two letters of recommendation, physical examination form, language proficiency certificate, and certified copies of degree certificates and transcripts. All documents must be in English or Chinese; non-English/non-Chinese documents require notarised translations.
Contact
Department of International Cooperation and Exchange, University of Science and Technology of China. Address: No. 96 Jinzhai Road, Hefei City, Anhui Province, China. Zip code: 230026. Tel: +86 551 63600279. Fax: +86 551 63632579. Email: [email protected].
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