Belt and Road Scholarship (Silk Road Scholarship)
The Belt and Road Scholarship (also known as Silk Road Scholarship) is a fully-funded programme by the Chinese Government for students from 60+ BRI partner countries including Indonesia. Covering tuition, accommodation, living allowance, and health insurance at 279+ Chinese universities, it supports China's Belt and Road Initiative by developing human capital across partner nations. Scholarship value is equivalent to the standard Chinese Government Scholarship (CGS).
Popular Participating Universities
Tsinghua University
Peking University
Zhejiang UniversityQuick info
Application status
Closed · opens Dec 2026Opens the provider's official website
Info sourced from official providers. Always verify deadlines, requirements, and eligibility directly before applying.
What you get
- Full tuition fee waiver
- University dormitory accommodation or accommodation allowance
- Monthly living allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance
- One-year Chinese language course (if applicable)
Requirements
Detailed requirements
- - Non-Chinese citizen from a BRI partner country (including Indonesia)
- - Healthy and meet medical requirements
- - Meet academic entry requirements of the chosen university and programme
- - Good academic record and strong research potential
- - Proficiency in Chinese or English depending on programme language
- - Commitment to return to home country after studies
Who can apply
Students from Belt and Road Initiative partner countries (including Indonesia) who want to study at top Chinese universities fully funded under China's flagship international cooperation programme.
Fields of study
Application window
Application window: December - April annually
Results announced: July - August
Requires registration on the CSC portal and coordinating with either the Chinese Embassy (Type A) or Chinese universities (Type B).
Dates are based on data sourced from official providers (2025-2026 cycle). Deadlines may shift between intake years. Always verify on the official website before applying.
Important dates
How to apply
- 1Step 1: Identify Chinese universities offering Belt and Road Scholarship in your field of study
- 2Step 2: Contact the International Admissions Office of the target university for requirements and deadline
- 3Step 3: Apply to the university via its online application system
- 4Step 4: Apply for the scholarship via the CSC online system at studyinchina.csc.edu.cn
- 5Step 5: Prepare and submit: notarised certificates, transcripts, study plan/research proposal, 2 reference letters, medical certificate, police clearance, passport copy
- 6Step 6: Await selection results from CSC and the university
Provider
China Scholarship Council (CSC) / Chinese Government
China
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