BANDUNG, fmipa.itb.ac.id, -The ASEAN University Network (AUN) Secretariat is pleased to announce two China–ASEAN
scholarship programmes for Academic Year 2026/2027 and respectfully seeks your kind
cooperation in disseminating this information widely within your university.
The China–AUN Scholarship and the ASEAN–China Young Leaders Scholarship (ACYLS)
are flagship initiatives that play an important role in strengthening educational cooperation and
people-to-people connectivity between ASEAN and China, while supporting the development of
high-quality human capital in the region. Through these programmes, students and young
professionals gain access to quality postgraduate education, research, and training opportunities at
leading universities in China, with comprehensive financial support covering tuition fees,
accommodation, living allowances, medical insurance, and, where applicable, international airfare.
In addition to academic and research advancement, scholarship recipients benefit from international
exposure, cross-cultural understanding, and professional networks, which enhance their leadership
capacity and long-term career prospects, enabling them to contribute meaningfully to national and
regional development upon their return.

1. China–AUN Scholarship 2026/2027
(Chinese Government Scholarship – AUN Programme)
● Target group: Graduates
● Level: Master’s and Doctoral degrees
● Number of awards: 30 scholarships annually
● Coverage: Full tuition, accommodation, monthly stipend, and medical insurance
● Application deadline: 16 February 2026

2. ASEAN–China Young Leaders Scholarship (ACYLS) 2026/2027
● Target group: Faculty members, university staff, and young professionals with work
experience
● Number of awards: 12 scholarships
● Level: Master’s, Doctoral, short-term research, and training programmes
● Coverage: Full tuition, accommodation, stipend, medical insurance, and international
airfare
● Application deadline: 1 March 2026

In this regard, the AUN Secretariat kindly requests your respected university to:
1. Formally announce both scholarship programmes to relevant faculty within your
institution; and
2. Encourage qualified candidates to apply in accordance with the eligibility criteria and
timelines.
Detailed information, application procedures, and required documents are provided in the
respective application package.

Further Inquiries
For further information, please contact the AUN Secretariat at: Ms. Chanapatr Changprasert,
Programme Officer, Email: chinascholarship@aunsec.org
The AUN Secretariat highly appreciates your cooperation and continued support in promoting
these important scholarship opportunities.