The Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS) is inviting applications from international students to pursue Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral degree programmes at China’s leading national agricultural research institution.
The Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences Scholarship is a fully funded opportunity that covers tuition fees, on-campus dormitory accommodation, comprehensive medical insurance, and an annual living stipend of up to ¥42,000 for selected candidates.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: China
- Category:
- Postgraduate Scholarships
- Masters Scholarships
- PhD Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward:
- Full Scholarship
- ¥42,000 Living Stipend
- Accommodation
- Health Insurance
- IELTS: Not Required
- Deadline: March 31, 2026
Scholarship Details
The Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS) Scholarship offers international students the opportunity to undertake Master’s, PhD, General Scholar, or Senior Scholar programmes across more than 30 specialized research institutes under CAAS. The scholarship is delivered through several funding channels, including the Chinese Government Scholarship (CGS), Beijing Government Scholarship (BGS), internal GSCAAS scholarships, and the GSCAAS–OWSD Fellowship.
Selected candidates benefit from comprehensive financial support designed to remove major barriers to study and research in China. The scholarship provides tuition waivers, monthly stipends, free on-campus accommodation, medical insurance coverage, and research assistantship opportunities, allowing students to focus fully on academic training and advanced agricultural research.
Eligibility Criteria
To be qualified for the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS) Scholarship, applicants must:
- Be a non-Chinese citizen
- Be in good health and willing to abide by Chinese laws and regulations
- Meet the education and age requirements listed below:
- Master’s Programme:
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree
- Be under 35 years of age
- Doctoral Programme:
- Hold a Master’s degree
- Be under 40 years of age
- General Scholar:
- Have completed at least two years of undergraduate study
- Be under 45 years of age
- Senior Scholar:
- Hold a Master’s degree or higher, or possess an academic title of Associate Professor or above
- Be under 50 years of age
- Master’s Programme:
- Demonstrate English and/or Chinese language proficiency
Scholarship Benefits
The Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS) Scholarships are jointly supported by the Chinese Government and the Beijing Government and include the following funding options:
- Chinese Government Scholarship (CGS):
- Full tuition fee waiver
- Coverage of basic textbooks, experiments, and internships
- Free on-campus dormitory accommodation
- Monthly living allowance:
- Master’s students and General Scholars: 3,000 RMB
- Doctoral students and Senior Scholars: 3,500 RMB
- Comprehensive medical insurance
- Graduate School of CAAS Scholarship (GSCAAS):
- Tuition and basic textbook fee waiver
- Coverage of experiments, internships, and learning materials
- Free on-campus dormitory accommodation
- Monthly research assistantship supported by supervisors:
- Master’s students and General Scholars: 3,000 RMB
- Doctoral students and Senior Scholars: 3,500 RMB
- Comprehensive medical insurance
- Beijing Government Scholarship (BGS):
- Tuition exemption for the awarded academic year
- Research assistantship provided by GSCAAS supervisors
- On-campus accommodation support
- Comprehensive medical insurance
- GSCAAS–OWSD Fellowship:
- Monthly allowance for living expenses, including accommodation and meals
- Special allowance for attending international conferences
- Opportunity to participate in regional science communication workshops
- Return airfare from home country to the host institute
- Annual medical insurance contribution (USD 200 per year)
- Visa expenses
- Coverage of study fees, including tuition and registration
Required Documents
To apply for the CAAS Scholarship 2026, applicants must prepare the following documents:
- Completed application form
- Photocopy of a valid passport (minimum of two years validity)
- Notarized highest academic diploma
- Copies of academic transcripts
- Two reference letters from professors or academic experts
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Research proposal (minimum of 1,000 words or characters)
- Language proficiency documents, including English or Chinese certificates (TOEFL, IELTS, CEFR, or HSK, where applicable)
- Copies of degree thesis
- No Objection Certificate
- Foreigner Physical Examination Form
- Acceptance letter
- Non-criminal record report
How to Apply
To apply for the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS) Scholarship:
- Visit the official scholarship webpage
- Complete and submit the application through the GSCAAS Online Application System for International Students
- Applicants seeking the Chinese Government Scholarship must also complete the CSC Application System form and upload the generated CSC application document within the GSCAAS portal
- Candidates applying for the Chinese Government Scholarship and GSCAAS Scholarship must submit applications by March 31, 2026, and April 30, 2026, respectively, for autumn semester enrolment
- GSCAAS will review applications and issue Admission Notices and Confirmation Forms around July 15, 2026, for successful autumn semester candidates
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