The University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) Scholarship Program stands as a prestigious opportunity, aiming to attract talented international students to pursue their studies at one of China’s most esteemed universities.
About University of Science and Technology of China (USTC)
Established in 1958 in Beijing by the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) has earned a stellar reputation both domestically and internationally. As a strategic initiative by the Chinese government, USTC was formed to address the nation’s science and technology needs, enhancing its global competitiveness. Integrated with the resources of CAS, USTC focuses on educating top talent in cutting-edge, interdisciplinary science and technology.
USTC Scholarship Program: Aim and Benefits
The USTC Scholarship Program offers two levels of support:
- Level A (funded by USTC): Includes a tuition waiver, comprehensive medical insurance, a monthly stipend of 2,500 RMB, and accommodation subsidy.
- Level B (funded by USTC): Encompasses a tuition waiver.
Requirements for USTC Scholarship Program Qualification
To be eligible for the USTC Scholarship Program, applicants must:
- Be non-Chinese citizens with a valid passport, in good physical and mental health.
- Have passed new HSK Level 5 or above. Applicants whose native language is Chinese or those who can provide proof of studying at a high school where the teaching language is Chinese may apply for HSK test exemption.
- Emigrants from mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan applying as international students must obtain their current foreign citizenship before April 30th, 2020, and have lived abroad for at least 2 years between April 30th, 2020, and April 30th, 2024.
- Meet the conditions set by the Document No. 12 (2020) of the Ministry of Education of the PRC (Annex I).
- Hold a high school diploma (equivalent to a high school diploma in China) by July 2024.
- Be under the age of 30 by September 1st, 2024.
Documents Required for Application
Application materials include:
- Application Form for International Students (Undergraduate Program) (Annex II).
- Photocopy of passport (including pages with Chinese visa or residence permit, if applicable).
- Notarized photocopies of senior high school graduation certificate and transcripts.
- Photocopies of Certificate of new HSK Level 5 and transcripts.
- Foreigner Physical Examination Form (Annex III).
- Recommendation letter from senior high school.
- Guardian Statement (Annex IV) for applicants under 18 by Sept. 1st, 2024.
- Additional documents for emigrants from mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan.
Application Deadline: March 31, 2024
How to Apply
Applicants should create an account in the USTC Application System and select the fellowship they wish to apply for. They can apply for one or two levels simultaneously, and USTC will determine the fellowship level based on the overall evaluation of the applicant. Each applicant can only be supported by one scholarship.
For more details, visit the USTC website.
