Admission Brochure
The Chinese Government Scholarship – Belt & Road Program is a special scholarship established by the Chinese government to cultivate industry-leading talents and highly skilled professionals for countries participating in the Belt and Road Initiative.
The Lancang-Mekong Financial and Economic Strategic Talents Leadership Program, hosted by Shanghai University of Finance and Economics, is open to outstanding students from Lancang-Mekong countries, including Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Thailand. The program offers undergraduate and master’s degree education in China to meet the talent development needs under the Belt and Road Initiative and the Lancang-Mekong Cooperation framework.
Applicants who apply for relevant programs at our university and pass the selection process will be recommended to the China Scholarship Council (CSC) on a competitive basis. Final admission is subject to CSC’s evaluation.
Target Countries
Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Thailand
Scholarship Information
1. Programs Offered
Undergraduate Programs(4 years):
Finance(Chinese-taught)
International Economics and Trade(Chinese-taught)
Master Programs (2 years):
Master of Finance (Chinese-taught)
Master of International Business (Chinese/English-taught)
Master of Public Administration(English-taught)
2 Scholarship Coverage
The scholarship includes:
Full tuition waiver
Free on-campus accommodation or accommodation subsidy
Monthly living allowance:
Undergraduate students: RMB 2,500/month
Master students: RMB 3,000/month
Comprehensive medical insurance
Note: International travel expenses are not covered.
Eligibility
1. Applicants must:
Be a citizen of Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, or Thailand
Be in good physical and mental health
Hold a valid ordinary passport
Comply with the laws and regulations of the People’s Republic of China
*Applicants must not be recipients of any other Chinese government scholarship at the time of application. Those who have applied for other types of Chinese Government Scholarships (e.g., Type B) in the same academic year are not eligible.
2. Academic Requirements
Undergraduate applicants: High school diploma or equivalent, good academic performance, generally under the age of 25
Master’s applicants: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, strong academic background and research potential, generally under the age of 35
Undergraduate applicants must take the CSCA examination and obtain valid scores in Chinese (Liberal Arts) and Mathematics
Chinese-taught programs: HSK Level 5 with a score of at least 180
English-taught programs:
TOEFL iBT ≥ 80
IELTS ≥ 6.5
Duolingo ≥ 110
*Applicants graduating in 2026 must obtain their degree certificates before enrollment; otherwise, admission and scholarship will be revoked.
Application Procedures
Step 1: Online Application (May 1 – May 17)
Log in to: https://ao.sufe.edu.cn
Select your program and choose“Chinese Government Scholarship – Belt & Road Program”
Pay the application fee:
RMB 830 (Chinese-taught programs)
RMB 1660 (English-taught programs)
Upload required documents
Step 2: Review and Interview (Before May 24)
The university will conduct a document review. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an online interview.
Step 3: CSC Application (Before June 5)
Admission results released by May 27
Recommended candidates must complete CSC application by May 31
Non-recommended applicants may apply as self-funded students
Application Materials
Applicants must upload scanned copies of required documents through the online system. Hard copies are not required at the application stage.
Admission and Notification
Successful applicants will receive:
Admission Notice
JW201 Visa Application Form
Important Notes
Scholarship recipients may not hold any other scholarships simultaneously.
Change of university or major is not allowed after admission.
Failure to register on time will be regarded as forfeiting admission.
Original degree certificates must be verified upon registration.
* All timelines are subject to the official announcements of the China Scholarship Council (CSC).
Contact Us
Address: Room 620, No.321 Wudong Road, Yangpu District, Shanghai (200433), China
Tel: +86-21-65361944
E-mail: ices@sufe.edu.cn
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