Silk Road / Belt & Road Scholarship Program
The Silk Road Program sits within the CSC (Chinese Government Scholarship) framework and is designed for students from countries participating in the Belt & Road Initiative. It offers the same full coverage as the standard CGS and is administered by participating host universities.
Level
Bachelor's, Master's, PhD
Coverage
Same full coverage as the Chinese Government Scholarship
Who it's for
Students from Belt & Road Initiative countries
Deadline window
Aligns with CSC (typically September – March; check the host notice)
What it covers
- Full tuition fees
- On-campus accommodation or housing allowance
- Monthly living stipend (same levels as CGS)
- Comprehensive medical insurance
Who is eligible
- Citizen of a Belt & Road Initiative partner country
- Meets the standard CGS academic and age requirements
- Applies to a participating host university
How to apply
- 1Identify universities offering the Silk Road Program in your discipline.
- 2Apply through the university (Type B) on the CSC portal.
- 3Provide the same documents required for the standard CGS application.
Good to know
- • Because it is within the CSC framework, coverage and rules mirror the standard Chinese Government Scholarship.
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Silk Road Scholarship: the full guideFAQ
What does the Silk Road award cover?
Full tuition fees; On-campus accommodation or housing allowance; Monthly living stipend (same levels as CGS); Comprehensive medical insurance. The current award notice controls the exact benefits and any limits.
When is the Silk Road application deadline?
Aligns with CSC (typically September – March; check the host notice). Check the current notice for your country, host, program, and intake before relying on a date.
How do I apply for Silk Road?
Identify universities offering the Silk Road Program in your discipline. Apply through the university (Type B) on the CSC portal. Provide the same documents required for the standard CGS application. Follow the official source linked above for the current steps.
Can I apply for several scholarships at once?
Only where the current notices allow it. Check submission limits, simultaneous-application rules, nomination conflicts, and which award must be declined before registration. Permission to apply does not establish permission to hold two awards.