Want to study in China? Applications open for USTC fellowship for UG programmes

To apply for the fellowship, applicants need to create an account in the USTC Application System and select the fellowship that they want to apply for

Study Abroad Scholarship: Applications open for USTC fellowship for UG courses

Applicants should be non-Chinese citizens with a valid passport, in good physical and mental health.

The University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) has commenced the application process for the USTC fellowship for undergraduate programmes. Interested applicants can apply at the official scholarship link — isa.ustc.edu.cn.

Application window will be available for students between October 20, 2024 and March 31, 2025.

To apply for the fellowship, applicants need to create an account in the USTC Application System and select the fellowship that they want to apply for. Applicants can either apply for one level or two levels at the same time. USTC will decide which level of the fellowship may be given based on the comprehensive elevation of the applicant. Each applicant can only be supported by one scholarship.

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USTC scholarship for undergraduate programmes has two levels:

● Level A, funded by USTC, includes tuition waiver, Comprehensive Medical Insurance, monthly stipend of 2,500 RMB and accommodation subsidy;

● Level B, funded by USTC, includes tuition waiver.

Eligibility

— Applicants should be non-Chinese citizens with a valid passport, in good physical and mental health.

— Having passed new HSK Level 5 or above; applicants whose native language is Chinese, or can provide proof of studying at a high school where the teaching language is Chinese, can apply for HSK test exemption.

— Applicants must hold a high school diploma (equivalent to high school diploma in China) by July of 2025.

— Candidates must be under the age of 30 by September 1, 2025.

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— For the graduates to obtain their degrees in 2025, they should submit a Pre-graduation Certificate to ensure that they will complete their study and obtain the degree by July of 2025.

— Applicants who have been granted for other Chinese scholarship or funds（2025-2026）cannot apply for this scholarship.

While applying for this scholarship, students should remember that documents in languages other than Chinese or English must be attached with notarized translations in Chinese or English.