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Chinese Government Scholarship - WMO Program at Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology

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China Scholarship Council (CSC) / World Meteorological Organization / Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology🇨🇳 ChinaDeadline: Varies by programme

The WMO Program (世界气象组织项目) is a Chinese Ministry of Education scholarship administered through the World Meteorological Organization, with NUIST as the host university for its atmospheric-science flagship: English-taught master's (meteorology, applied meteorology) and doctoral programs across twelve specializations (climate systems, atmospheric physics, remote sensing, hydrometeorology, marine meteorology, etc.). Coverage is a full CSC award (tuition, housing, medical insurance, CNY 3,000/3,500 monthly stipend) plus WMO-funded round-trip travel and international insurance. The annual cycle closes 31 March: candidates apply through CSC Type A (agency 00002), obtain nomination from their country's permanent representative to WMO using the WMO recommendation form, and secure NUIST pre-admission. GPA 3.0/4.0 and TOEFL 80+/IELTS 6.0+ (non-native speakers) required.

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Scholarship Overview

ProviderChina Scholarship Council (CSC) / World Meteorological Organization / Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology
Host InstitutionNanjing University of Information Science and Technology
Host Country🇨🇳 China
Study LevelMaster's, PhD
Field of StudyAll fields
Funding TypeFully Funded + Stipend
ValueFull award: tuition + accommodation + comprehensive medical insurance + monthly living stipend CNY 3,000 (master) / CNY 3,500 (doctoral); the WMO additionally funds round-trip international travel and international health insurance. English-taught: master (2 years) in meteorology / applied meteorology; PhD (4 years) across twelve atmospheric-science specializations.
DurationNot specified
Application DeadlineVaries by programmeVaries by programmeVaries by programme
Eligible NationalitiesAll nationalities
Application FeeFree
Last Updated24 September 2026
Official Websitegjy.nuist.edu.cn

What Does This Scholarship Cover?

Specific benefits are not specified for this scholarship. Check the official provider website for full details.

Who Can Apply?

Nationality

  • Open to all nationalities

Academic Requirements

  • Non-Chinese citizens in good health worldwide with meteorology interest; master's applicants hold an atmospheric-science-related bachelor's degree, age 35 or under; doctoral applicants hold a relevant master's degree, age 40 or under; GPA at least 3.0/4.0 in prior degrees; TOEFL 80+ or IELTS 6.0+ for non-native English speakers; must meet NUIST academic admission requirements.

Language Requirements

Not specified

Age & Experience

Not specified

How to Apply

  1. 1

    Annual cycle: file the CSC online application (studyinchina.csc.edu.cn, Type A, agency number 00002); obtain the WMO Scholarship recommendation form (download from the NUIST column) signed by your country's permanent representative to the WMO; apply for NUIST pre-admission at nuist.17gz.org selecting the CGS track and uploading the WMO recommendation form; submit all materials, the CSC form and the pre-admission letter to the WMO Secretariat before the 31 March deadline.

Required Documents

Document list not specified. See the official application instructions.

Before You Apply

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