China Scholarship Council (CSC) / Chinese Ministry of Education · 🇨🇳 China · Asia
FundingFully Funded
LevelBachelors/Masters/PhD
DeadlineApril
Application feeFree
About this scholarship
Full tuition, monthly stipend, accommodation, comprehensive medical insurance, and round-trip international airfare for students from Belt and Road partner countries. Bachelors 4-5 years; Masters 2-3 years; PhD 3-4 years (+ Chinese language preparation if needed)
ProviderChina Scholarship Council (CSC) / Chinese Ministry of Education
CountryChina (Asia)
Host university / institutionOver 200 designated Chinese universities participating in the Belt and Road Initiative programme
Degree levelsBachelors/Masters/PhD
Fields of studyAll fields
Funding typeFully Funded
Application feeFree
DeadlineApplications open in January and close in April. Check with the Chinese Embassy in your country for specific deadlines.
IntakeSeptember
Applications openJanuary
CompetitionHigh
Programme durationBachelors 4-5 years; Masters 2-3 years; PhD 3-4 years (+ Chinese language preparation if needed)
BachelorsMastersPhDAll fields
Belt and Road Scholarship (China) eligibility criteria
Citizen of a Belt and Road partner country (including Pakistan)
Non-Chinese citizen in good health
Bachelors: high school graduate, under 25; Masters: Bachelor's degree, under 35; PhD: Master's degree, under 40
Meet university admission requirements
Not a current Chinese government scholarship holder
English proficiency or Chinese proficiency (HSK 4+ for Chinese-taught programmes)
Chinese language preparatory course (up to 1 year)
Settlement allowance upon arrival
Required documents
Chinese Government Scholarship application form
Notarized highest diploma and transcripts
Study plan or research proposal
Two recommendation letters (for Masters/PhD)
Foreigner Physical Examination Form
Copy of passport photo page
Language proficiency certificate (if available)
How to apply for the Belt and Road Scholarship (China)
Review the eligibility criteria above and confirm you meet every requirement.
Prepare all required documents early — transcripts, CV, recommendation letters and motivation letter.
Applications open in January and close in April. Check with the Chinese Embassy in your country for specific deadlines. Submit a complete application before the April deadline.
Always confirm the latest details on the official website before applying.
Amount / coverageFull tuition, monthly stipend, accommodation, comprehensive medical insurance, and round-…
LevelsBachelors/Masters/PhD
Frequently asked questions
Citizen of a Belt and Road partner country (including Pakistan) Non-Chinese citizen in good health Bachelors: high school graduate, under 25; Masters: Bachelor's degree, under 35; PhD: Master's degree, under 40 Meet university admission requirements Not a current Chinese government scholarship holder English proficiency or Chinese proficiency (HSK 4+ for Chinese-taught programmes)
Full tuition fee waiver Monthly stipend: Bachelors CNY 2,500, Masters CNY 3,000, PhD CNY 3,500 Free on-campus accommodation Comprehensive medical insurance Round-trip international airfare (economy class) Chinese language preparatory course (up to 1 year) Settlement allowance upon arrival
Chinese Government Scholarship application form Notarized highest diploma and transcripts Study plan or research proposal Two recommendation letters (for Masters/PhD) Foreigner Physical Examination Form Copy of passport photo page Language proficiency certificate (if available)
Applications open in January and close in April. Check with the Chinese Embassy in your country for specific deadlines.
No — applications for the Belt and Road Scholarship (China) are free.