International students with a passion for meteorology and atmospheric sciences have a golden opportunity to study in China through the Nanjing University of Information Science & Technology (NUIST) WMO Scholarship 2025. This prestigious program, supported by the Chinese Ministry of Education (MOE) and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), aims to nurture future experts in meteorology by offering fully funded scholarships for master’s and doctoral studies.
Program Overview
The WMO Scholarship Program supports international students in pursuing master’s and doctoral degrees in meteorology and related fields at NUIST. The language of instruction is English, making it accessible to students worldwide.
Eligible Programs
- Master’s Degree (2 years): Meteorology, Applied Meteorology
- Doctoral Degree (4+ years): Meteorology, Climate System and Climate Change, Applied Meteorology, Atmospheric Physics and Atmospheric Environment, Atmospheric Remote Sensing and Atmospheric Sounding, Lightning Science and Technology, Space Weather, 3S Integration and Meteorological Application, Surface Sphere and Process, Remote Sensing Information Science and Technology, Hydrometeorology, Marine Meteorology
Scholarship Benefits
The NUIST WMO Scholarship offers a comprehensive funding package that includes:
- Full tuition coverage
- Free university accommodation
- Comprehensive medical insurance
- Monthly stipend:
- Master’s students: CNY 3,000 per month
- Doctoral students: CNY 3,500 per month
- Round-trip international airfare (sponsored by WMO)
- International insurance
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Citizenship: Must be a non-Chinese citizen and in good physical and mental health.
- Age and Academic Qualifications:
- Master’s applicants: Bachelor’s degree holder, under the age of 35.
- Doctoral applicants: Master’s degree holder, under the age of 40.
- Academic Performance: Applicants must have a strong academic record with a minimum CGPA of 3.0/4.0.
- English Proficiency: Applicants from non-English-speaking countries must provide valid TOEFL (80+) or IELTS (6.0+) scores.
- University Admission Requirements: Must meet all academic and admission criteria set by NUIST.
Application Process
Step 1 – Apply for the Chinese Government Scholarship
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- Visit Chinese Government Scholarship Information System
- Select “Scholarship Application for Students”
- Choose Program Category A and enter Agency Number 00002
- Complete and submit the Application Form for Chinese Government Scholarship
- Print and sign the completed form.
Step 2 – Obtain WMO Nomination: Secure a nomination from the Permanent Representative of your country with WMO.
Step 3 – Apply for Pre-Admission at NUIST
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- Visit NUIST Application Portal
- Select Chinese Government Scholarship
- Submit required documents, including WMO Fellowship Nomination Form (FNF) here https://gjy.nuist.edu.cn/english/2017/1211/c3756a122996/pagem.htm.
Step 4 – Submit Documents to WMO Secretariat
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- Send the WMO FNF, CSC online application form, and NUIST pre-admission letter to the WMO Secretariat before the deadline.
Placement and Scholarship Confirmation
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- CSC reviews applications submitted through WMO and verifies eligibility.
- Qualified applications are forwarded to NUIST for placement.
- Scholarship decisions are made by CSC, and recipients are informed.
- CSC issues admission documents (including Visa Application Form JW201) to WMO Secretariat for final distribution.
- Recipients must not change their university, program, or duration of study as per the admission letter.
- Annual scholarship reviews must be passed to maintain funding.
Application Deadline of NUIST WMO Scholarship 2025
The last date to apply for the NUIST WMO Scholarship 2025 is March 31, 2025.