2025 Silk Road Scholarship Program at Central South University, China [Fully Funded]

Central South University (CSU) in China is offering the 2025 Silk Road Scholarship Program, a fully funded opportunity for international students pursuing Master's or Doctoral degrees. This program is designed to foster academic exchange and cooperation among countries along the Belt and Road Initiative.

🎓 Scholarship Overview

The Silk Road Scholarship provides comprehensive financial support, including:

Tuition Fees: Fully covered
On-Campus Accommodation: Provided
Medical Insurance: Included
Monthly Stipend:
- ¥3,000 for Master's students
- ¥3,500 for Doctoral students

🌏 Eligible Countries

This scholarship is available for students from select countries, including Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nigeria, Yemen, Ethiopia, Afghanistan, Indonesia, Turkmenistan, Morocco, and Zambia.

📚 Eligible Majors

Applicants can choose from the following fields of study:

Computer Science and Technology
Control Science and Engineering
Traffic and Transportation Engineering
Civil Engineering
Geological Resources and Geological Engineering

Programs are available in both Chinese and English.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must:

Be non-Chinese citizens with good health and no criminal record
Be under 35 years old for Master's programs and under 40 for Doctoral programs
Not have received funding from other organizations
Demonstrate proficiency in the language of instruction:
- Chinese-taught programs: HSK Level 4 with a score of 260 or above
- English-taught programs: IELTS score of 6.0 or TOEFL score of 85
Possess a strong academic background and research potential

ℹ️ Applicants from countries where Chinese or English is the official language or who have completed a degree in these languages may be exempt from language proficiency requirements.

📝 Application Process

Online Application:
- Register and submit your application through the CSU International Student Online System: https://csu.17gz.org/member/login.do
- Also, apply through the Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC) portal: http://studyinchina.csc.edu.cn/#/login
- Select program category in Type B. Agency number of Central South University: 10533. Fill in the information, submit it online and print the application form.
Required Documents:
- Passport copy
- Highest degree certificate and transcripts
- Language proficiency test scores
- Research proposal or study plan
- Two recommendation letters
- Acceptance letter from a CSU professor (if available)
- Physical examination record
- Non-criminal record certificate
- Personal statement video (approximately 1 minute in MP4 format)
- Statement confirming no other scholarship funding
Application Fee:
- A non-refundable application and review fee of ¥500 is required after passing the initial review.
Review and Notification:
- Applications will undergo academic and final reviews.
- Shortlisted candidates will receive admission notices and visa application forms by July 31, 2025.
- Enrollment is scheduled for early September 2025.