China
China
Chinese Trade Unions Silk Road Scholarship
About this scholarship
What this award covers and who it is designed to support.
CTUSRS will support the scholarship winners to study Chinese Language as scholars for one year in the PRC. The All-China Federation of Trade Unions (ACFTU) will provide funding for CTUSRS. CTUSRS provides a full scholarship award covering all program-related expenses including tuition waiver, accommodation, comprehensive medical insurance, stipends and one-time international round-trip air fare.
Supporting Categories: CTUSRS supports promising trade union officials with related working experience from countries along the “Belt and Road” to study Chinese Language in PRC.
Length of Scholarship: One academic year (12 months)
Instruction Language: Chinese
Designated University: Beijing Language and Culture University
Major: Chinese Language
Scholarship details
Key facts about level, field, location, and institutions.
Study level
Diploma
Field of study
Other
Host country
China
Competition
Medium
Opens
January 1, 2027
Eligibility
Who can apply and what academic or personal criteria you need to meet.
Applicant of CTUSRS should meet the following criteria:
a. Citizen of a country other than the PRC, and preferably from one of the countries along the “Belt and Road”;
b. In sound physical and mental health;
c. Holder of a high school certificate as least and under the age of 45;
d. Having at least one-year work experience, and preferably have experience in the China-related affairs;
e. Not a concurrent awardee of a Chinese government scholarship.
Application requirements
Documents and steps typically needed when you submit your application.
1. Application Form for Chinese Government Scholarship (in Chinese or English);
2. Notarized highest diploma. Documents in languages other than Chinese or English must be attached with notarized Chinese or English translations.
3. Academic transcripts. Transcripts in languages other than Chinese or English must be attached with notarized Chinese or English translations.
4. A Study Plan or Research Proposal (written in Chinese or English). This should be a minimum of 500 words.
5. Valid documents of your legal guardians in China (only required for applicants under the age of 18).
6. Foreigner Physical Examination Form, (written in English, only required for applicants planning to stay in China for more than 6 months, can be downloaded from http://www.csc.edu.cn/studyinchina or http://www.campuschina.org); The physical examinations must cover
What is covered
Tuition, living costs, and other expenses included in this award.
Stipend: Within the scholarship duration, registered scholarship students will receive a stipend from their host university on a monthly basis. Students registering on or before the 15th of the month will receive a full stipend of that month. Those who register after the 15th of the month will receive a half stipend of that month. Graduating students will receive stipend for another half a month following the graduation date. If a registered student stays out of China for more than 15 days due to personal reasons (school holidays excluded), his/her stipend will be stopped during his/her absence from China.
Tuition: Tuition will be entirely covered by the CTUSRS program and funds will be directly allocated to the host universities.
Accommodation: CTUSRS recipients will be provided with free university dormitory and funds will be directly allocated to the host universities.
Medical Insurance: It is covered by the CTUSRS program. To check insurance policy and insurance claims, please visit http://www.csc.edu.cn/studyinchina or http://www.campuschina.org and refer to Comprehensive Insurance & Protection Scheme for Foreigners Staying in China.
One-time International Round-trip Air Fare: The fund will be used by the ACFTU to support round trip air fares (Economy Class) of CTUSRS recipients between their home country and the city of host university. Return tickets will be provided to CTUSRS recipients only upon their completion of study.