Belt and Road Scholarship
Empowering Global Talent for a Shared Future
The Belt and Road Scholarship is a prestigious initiative by the Chinese government to support students from countries participating in the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). It aims to promote mutual understanding, cultural exchange, and academic excellence by offering financial assistance to international students pursuing higher education in China.
Benefits
The Belt and Road Scholarship offers selected students:
- Full Tuition Fee Coverage: Waiver of all academic fees.
- Accommodation:
- Free on-campus accommodation in university dormitories.
- Housing allowance for off-campus arrangements (if applicable).
- Monthly Stipends:
- Undergraduate: 2500 RMB.
- Master’s: 3000 RMB.
- Ph.D.: 3500 RMB.
- Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health coverage during the study period.
- Travel Allowance: In some cases, the scholarship may cover international airfare for the first and final trips.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the Belt and Road Scholarship, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Nationality: Citizens of countries participating in the Belt and Road Initiative.
- Academic Requirements:
- Bachelor’s program: High school diploma with strong academic performance.
- Master’s program: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
- Ph.D. program: Master’s degree in a related discipline.
- Age Limits:
- Bachelor’s: Below 25 years.
- Master’s: Below 35 years.
- Ph.D.: Below 40 years.
- Language Proficiency:
- For Chinese-taught programs: HSK certification (minimum required level).
- For English-taught programs: TOEFL/IELTS scores (if applicable).
Application Process
The application process for the Belt and Road Scholarship involves the following steps:
Choose a University
Select a Chinese university that participates in the Belt and Road Scholarship program.
2. Submit an Online Application
- Visit the official scholarship portal or the university’s application platform.
- Complete the online form and upload the required documents.
3. Prepare Required Documents
- Application form (downloadable after online submission).
- Academic transcripts and degree certificates.
- Study plan or research proposal.
- Two recommendation letters from professors or academic advisors.
- Passport copy.
- Language proficiency certificates (HSK/TOEFL/IELTS).
- Physical examination form for foreign students.
4. Submit to the Embassy or University
Send your completed application to either:
- The Chinese Embassy in your home country (if embassy nomination is required).
- The admissions office of your chosen university (for direct applications).
- Tsinghua University
- Beijing Normal University
- Shanghai Jiao Tong University
- Zhejiang University
- Wuhan University
- Xiamen University
- Sun Yat-sen University
Study in China
- December to March: Application submission.
- April to June: Review and selection process.
- July to August: Results announcement.
- September: Start of the academic year.
Study in UK
FAQS
Yes, but you must adhere to the specific guidelines of each university.
In rare cases, universities may consider age relaxation based on exceptional circumstances.
Yes, renewal depends on academic performance and adherence to scholarship terms.