🎓Fully Funded MSc & PhD Scholarship: the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS), China
📚 About GSCAAS
The Graduate School of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (GSCAAS) is a higher education institution focusing on graduate education (Agency No. 82101). As the education arm of CAAS, GSCAAS has been ranked among China’s first-class graduate schools, with an overall competitive edge in agriculture disciplines.
GSCAAS offers:
- 51 Master’s programs
- 47 Doctoral programs
- Instruction through 34 institutes of CAAS
Currently, 323 international students from 47 countries are enrolled, with 86.1% pursuing PhD degrees.
🎯 Scholarship Overview
GSCAAS Scholarship April 30, 2026
💰 Scholarships Available
1. Chinese Government Scholarship (CGS)
| Coverage | Details |
|---|---|
| Tuition | Full waiver |
| Accommodation | Free on-campus dormitory |
| Living Allowance | Master’s: 3,000 RMB/month; Doctoral: 3,500 RMB/month |
| Insurance | Comprehensive Medical Insurance |
2. GSCAAS Scholarship
| Coverage | Details |
|---|---|
| Tuition | Full waiver |
| Accommodation | Free on-campus dormitory (supervisor supported) |
| Research Assistantship | Master’s: 3,000 RMB/month; Doctoral: 3,500 RMB/month |
| Insurance | Comprehensive Medical Insurance |
3. Beijing Government Scholarship (BGS)
Tuition waiver for the academic year
Research assistantship and accommodation provided by supervisor
4. GSCAAS-OWSD Fellowship
For female scientists from Science and Technology Lagging Countries (STLCs)
Monthly allowance, travel, conference support, and medical insurance
🎓 Available Programs
Doctoral Programs (47 Secondary Disciplines)
| Primary Discipline | Secondary Disciplines |
|---|---|
| Biology |
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| Agricultural Engineering |
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| Food Science & Engineering |
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| Crop Science |
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| Horticulture |
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| Plant Protection |
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| Animal Science |
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| Veterinary Medicine |
Basic, Preventive, and Clinical Veterinary Medicine; Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine |
Master’s Programs (51 Secondary Disciplines + 5 Interdisciplinary Programs)
Additional programs for Master’s only include:
1. Environmental Science & Engineering
2. Management Science and Engineering
3. Agricultural Economics & Management
4. Information Technology and Digital Agriculture
5. Agricultural Synthetic Biology
✅ Eligibility Criteria
| Program | Education | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Master’s | Bachelor’s degree | Under 35 |
| Doctoral | Master’s degree | Under 40 |
Other Requirements
- Non-Chinese citizens
- Healthy and willing to abide by Chinese laws
- English and/or Chinese proficiency
📄 Application Documents
- Application Form for Study in CAAS-2026
- Photocopy of passport (valid for at least 2 years)
- Notarized highest diploma
- Academic transcripts (all semesters)
- Two reference letters from professors
- CV
- Research proposal (1000+ characters)
- Language proficiency certificate (TOEFL, IELTS, HSK, etc.)
- Degree thesis abstract + up to 5 representative papers
- No Objection Certificate from employer
- Foreigner Physical Examination Form (with blood test results)
- Acceptance letter from CAAS professor (preferred)
- Non-criminal record report
📅 Application Timeline
| Step | Date |
|---|---|
| CGS Application Deadline | March 31, 2026 |
| GSCAAS Scholarship Deadline | April 30, 2026 |
| Admission Notice Sent | July 15, 2026 |
| Fall Semester Enrollment | September 2026 |
📝 How to Apply
Contact Information
👤 Coordinator: Ms. Qin Yilei
Useful Links
🌐 Website: caas.cn
📄 Details: Admission Guide
