Silk Road Scholarship: Your Golden Key to Study in Chinese Universities
The "Silk Road Scholarship" is an international scholarship established by China to support the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). It aims to attract outstanding students from BRI partner countries to study at Chinese higher education institutions. This initiative not only enhances China's international educational influence but also opens doors to quality education for international students.
I. Introduction to the Silk Road Scholarship
The Silk Road Scholarship is funded by the Chinese Ministry of Education and implemented through selected key universities. It primarily supports international students at undergraduate, master's, and doctoral levels, covering popular fields such as engineering, management, humanities, medicine, and Chinese language studies.
II. Funding Coverage
The Silk Road Scholarship is a full scholarship that covers:
- Full Tuition Waiver: Tuition fees covered by the university
- Accommodation Allowance: On-campus housing or accommodation subsidy
- Monthly Living Allowance: Approximately 2,500 RMB for undergraduates, 3,000 RMB for master's students, and 3,500 RMB for doctoral students
- Medical Insurance: Comprehensive medical insurance coverage in China
III. Scholarship Benefits
- High-Quality Education: Partner universities are mostly "Double First-Class" and "211/985" institutions, such as Renmin University of China, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, and Tianjin University, known for their excellent teaching quality.
- Diverse Program Options: Popular programs in business, science and technology, Chinese language, and medicine are available.
- Bilingual Programs: Some universities offer English-taught programs suitable for non-Chinese speaking students.
- Cultural Experience: Opportunities to deeply understand Chinese culture, language, and modern development.
IV. Application Requirements
- Nationality from BRI partner countries (e.g., Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Pakistan)
- Educational requirements: High school diploma for undergraduate, bachelor's degree for master's, master's degree for doctoral programs
- Good health condition
- Excellent academic performance
- Proficiency in Chinese or English (HSK or IELTS/TOEFL scores required, depending on the program)
V. Application Process
- Visit the target university's website or the Chinese Government Scholarship online system (https://studyinchina.csc.edu.cn/)
- Look for the "Silk Road Scholarship" section
- Submit online application and prepare required documents: academic certificates, transcripts, language proficiency scores, recommendation letters, study plan, etc.
- Wait for university review and admission notification
VI. Recommended Universities
Start Your Study Abroad Journey in China
Want to learn more about the Silk Road Scholarship application?
Contact our professional consultants for personalized study abroad planning guidance
Contact Us NowNote: Information is sourced from the official website of the Chinese Ministry of Education, last updated: March 2024. Policies may be subject to change, please refer to official announcements for the most current information.
US 18891 
GB 17587 
BR 16055 
AU 10507 
CA 10277 
IE 5750 
IN 3619 
NZ 2152 
