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 through participating universities and Chinese provinces.
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 (roughly December – April)
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 or provincial program
How to apply
- 1Identify universities offering the Silk Road Program in your discipline.
- 2Apply through the university (Type B/C) 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.
Other scholarships
FAQ
Can I apply for several scholarships at once?
Yes: you can generally apply for several different programs at once to maximise your chances. However, you cannot hold the CSC (Chinese Government Scholarship) together with provincial or city government scholarships at the same time. Always check each program's rules, as some awards cannot be combined.