Fully Funded Shanghai Government Scholarship for 2024/2025
The Shanghai Government Scholarship (SGS) for the academic year 2024-2025 is a fully funded opportunity designed for international students pursuing undergraduate, master’s, and PhD studies. This prestigious scholarship encompasses full coverage of tuition fees, on-campus accommodation, comprehensive medical insurance, and a monthly living allowance of up to CNY3500.
Initiated in 2006, the Shanghai Government Scholarship aims to bolster the development of international student education in Shanghai, attracting bright minds from around the world. This scholarship provides a unique opportunity to study in Shanghai, offering scholarships to non-Chinese students in diverse disciplines such as philosophy, economics, law, education, literature, history, management, science, engineering, agriculture, medicine, and art.
Scholarship Summary:
- Level of Study: Undergraduate, Masters, PhD
- Institutions(s): Shanghai Universities (Check list below)
- Study in: China
- Courses Offered: Philosophy, economics, law, education, literature, history, management, science, engineering, agriculture, medicine, and art.
- Program Period: Bachelor’s Degree Program: 4 to 5 years, Master’s Degree Programs: 2 to 3 years, Doctoral Degree Programs: 3 to 4 years
- Deadline: Between January to June of each year
List of Shanghai Universities
| No. | Universities | Web Site |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fudan University | https://iso.fudan.edu.cn/isoenglish/ |
| 2 | Shanghai Jiao Tong University | http://isc.sjtu.edu.cn/EN/Default.aspx |
| 3 | Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine | https://www.shsmu.edu.cn/iso_en/ |
| 4 | Tongji University | https://study.tongji.edu.cn/English/ |
| 5 | East China Normal University | https://english.ecnu.edu.cn/ |
| 6 | East China University of Science and Technology | https://ies.ecust.edu.cn/en/index.php |
| 7 | Shanghai International Studies University | http://en.shisu.edu.cn/ |
| 8 | Donghua University | https://english.dhu.edu.cn/ |
| 9 | Shanghai University of Finance and Economics | https://ices.sufe.edu.cn/enices/ |
| 10 | Shanghai University | https://apply.shu.edu.cn/application/index |
| 11 | University of Shanghai for Science and Technology | http://isoe.usst.edu.cn/ |
| 12 | Shanghai Maritime University | https://en.shmtu.edu.cn/ |
| 13 | Shanghai Conservatory of Music | https://en.shcmusic.edu.cn/main.htm |
| 14 | Shanghai Theatre Academy | https://en.sta.edu.cn/ |
| 15 | Shanghai University of Sport | https://eng.sus.edu.cn/Admission.htm |
| 16 | East China University of Political Science and Law | https://study.ecupl.edu.cn/ |
| 17 | Shanghai Ocean University | https://www.shou.edu.cn/eng/6689/list.htm |
| 18 | Shanghai University of Electric Power | http://fao.shiep.edu.cn/en/ |
| 19 | Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine | https://iec.shutcm.edu.cn/en/ |
| 20 | Shanghai Normal University | https://english.shnu.edu.cn/ |
| 21 | Shanghai University of International Business and Economics | https://www.suibe.edu.cn/wsc/lhlx/ |
| 22 | Shanghai University of Engineering Science | https://cie.sues.edu.cn/ |
| 23 | Shanghai Lixin University of Accounting and Finance | http://en.lixin.edu.cn/ |
| 24 | Shanghai Polytechnic University | http://lxs.sspu.edu.cn/ |
| 25 | Shanghai Dianji University | https://ies.sdju.edu.cn/ |
| 26 | Shanghai Institute of Technology | https://inter.sit.edu.cn/4829/list.htm |
| 27 | Shanghai Business School | https://english.sbs.edu.cn/ |
| 28 | Shanghai University of Political Science and Law | http://int.shupl.edu.cn/ |
| 29 | Sanda University | https://global.sandau.edu.cn/ |
| 30 | Shanghai Jian Qiao University | http://www.gench.edu.cn/ |
| 31 | Shanghai University of Medicine & Health Sciences | http://www.sumhs.edu.cn/ |
Shanghai Government Scholarship offers two types of scholarships:
Type A (Full Scholarship):
- Exemption from full tuition fees.
- On-campus accommodation.
- Comprehensive medical insurance.
- Monthly living allowance:
- Doctoral program: CNY3500
- Graduate program: CNY3000
- Undergraduate program: CNY2500
Type B (Partial Scholarship):
- Exemption from tuition fees.
- Comprehensive medical insurance.
Eligibility Criteria for Shanghai Government Scholarship: To be eligible for the Shanghai Government Scholarship, candidates must meet the following requirements:
- Required Languages: Generally, applicants should achieve a Chinese level of HSK4 and meet the language requirements of the applied university and program.
- Eligible Countries: All countries except Chinese citizens.
- Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens in good health.
- Specific age requirements for different programs.
How to Apply for Shanghai Government Scholarship: Follow these step-by-step application instructions to avail the Shanghai Government Scholarship:
- Register and apply online through http://study.edu.sh.gov.cn/en/ise.html. Submit the online application and download the application form.
- Register and apply online through the selected university website. Submit the online application and pay the application fee (if applicable).
- After submitting the online application, download and print out the application form. Mail two sets of hard-copy application documents to the university.
- General documents required include the application form, academic transcripts, highest diploma, health certificate, passport photocopy, certificates of awards (if any), and a Guardian’s Letter of Guarantee for applicants under 18.
- Ensure your email address is correct, and regularly check for important information.
- The result of your application will be announced in your application account and on the bulletin of the International Students’ Office website.
- Admitted students must bring the original graduation certificate and diploma to complete the registration process.
For detailed information on the application process, please visit the official website:
