Institute of High Energy Physics UCAS Scholarship 2025 by China Government

The Institute of High Energy Physics department at University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS) is now accepting applications for the prestigious 2025 Chinese Government Scholarship for International Students. This opportunity aims to strengthen cross-cultural ties, foster mutual understanding, and encourage academic collaboration between China and the international community.

Here’s everything you need to know about this sought-after scholarship program that opens doors to academic excellence in China.

Value and Benefits of the Scholarship

1# Tuition Fee Coverage

• • PhD students receive a tuition fee exemption valued at RMB 40,000/year.
  • Master’s students enjoy a tuition fee waiver worth RMB 30,000/year.

2# Application Fee Exemption: Successful applicants are relieved of the RMB 600 application fee.

3# Monthly Stipend

• • PhD students are granted a monthly stipend of RMB 5,000, with RMB 1,500 sponsored by the supervisor or their respective CAS institute.
  • Master’s students receive a monthly stipend of RMB 3,500, including RMB 500 provided by their supervisor or CAS institute.

4# Accommodation: Applicants can reside in UCAS’s Beijing campus accommodation for free or receive an off-campus accommodation subsidy of up to RMB 700/month for Master’s students and RMB 1,000/month for PhD students.

5# Medical Insurance: Coverage of RMB 800 per person.

Sponsorship Period

• Master’s Program: 36 months (no extension allowed).
• PhD Program: 36 months (with a possible extension of up to 12 months).

Eligibility Criteria

• Citizenship and Conduct: Non-Chinese citizens holding a valid passport who demonstrate friendliness toward China and adherence to Chinese laws, UCAS rules, and regulations.
• Language Proficiency: Applicants must be proficient in English or Mandarin.
• Educational Background and Age:
  • Master’s applicants must possess a degree equivalent to a Chinese bachelor’s degree and be under 35 years of age.
  • PhD applicants should hold a degree equivalent to a Chinese master’s degree and be under 40 years of age.
• General Admission Requirements: Refer to the 2025 Enrollment Guide for specific criteria.
• Scholarship Exclusivity: Applicants must not hold any other scholarships during the application and sponsorship period.
• Full-Time Study Requirement: Enrolled students are expected to study full-time and are prohibited from employment during their study period.

Application Process and Deadline

Application Portal: http://www.ihep.cas.cn/edu/zs/interstu/202411/t20241106_7433109.html.

Online Application Procedure

• • Complete the Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC) application via CSC Online System (https://studyinchina.csc.edu.cn/#/login) using the UCAS agency number: 80001.
  • Submit the <Provisional Acceptance Form> from a UCAS supervisor, if pre-admission is requested (not a guarantee of final admission).
  • Additionally, apply via the UCAS Online Admission System for International Students at UCAS Admission Portal.

Deadline: February 15, 2025 (Beijing Time).