Scholarship
Belt and Road Scholarship

Also known as the Silk Road Program, this scholarship is designed to support outstanding students from countries participating in the Belt and Road Initiative. It aims to foster international talent in specific fields relevant to regional development and cross-cultural cooperation.
About this scholarship
Belt and Road Scholarship is offered by China Scholarship Council for study in China at bachelor, master and phd level. The award is valued at Full scholarship including tuition, accommodation, living expenses, and insurance., provided as tuition and living support. Funding is renewable, so it can continue across more than one year of study subject to the provider's conditions.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as tuition and living funding. Applicants selected receive Full scholarship including tuition, accommodation, living expenses, and insurance.. Selection is merit-based, so academic and personal achievement carry the most weight.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at bachelor, master and phd level. Eligible study areas include Engineering, Economics, Trade and Public Policy. Nationality requirements apply: Belt and Road Initiative countries.
Eligibility
Applicants must be citizens of countries involved in the Belt and Road Initiative. Age limits typically apply (e.g., under 35 for master's applicants).
How to apply
No fixed closing date is published, so check the provider for the current cycle. Requirements are set by the provider and can change between intakes, so verify each item on the official page before submitting.
Eligible study levels
bachelor, master and phd
Fields of study
Engineering, Economics, Trade and Public Policy
Nationality requirements
Belt and Road Initiative countries
Funding basis
Merit-based
Some scholarship details still require source confirmation. Confirm the study destination and applicant eligibility with the provider before applying.
Key details
- Provider
- China Scholarship Council
- Study destination
- China
- Award
- Full scholarship including tuition, accommodation, living expenses, and insurance.
- Funding type
- tuition and living
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- bachelor, master and phd
- Fields of study
- Engineering, Economics, Trade and Public Policy
- Nationality
- Belt and Road Initiative countries
- Deadline
- Deadline unknown
- Renewable
- Yes
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-09-22

