The Shanghai Government Scholarship (SGS) is one of the top funding opportunities for international students who want to study in Shanghai, China with financial support. The scholarship is offered by Shanghai universities for a wide range of academic fields and aims to attract outstanding students from around the world.
The scholarship supports Undergraduate, Master’s, and PhD studies and provides generous financial assistance, including tuition fees, accommodation, medical insurance, and monthly living expenses.
Quick Summary
Host Country: China
Scholarship Name: Shanghai Government Scholarship (SGS)
Study Levels: Pre-college, Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD
Scholarship Types: Full Scholarship (Type A), Partial Scholarship (Type B)
Scholarship Benefits: Tuition fee, accommodation, medical insurance, monthly stipend
Application Period: February to April each year
Eligible Applicants: International students from all countries except China
Application Deadline
Application Deadline: Between February and May each year (depending on the university)
Scholarship Coverage
1. Type A (Full Scholarship)
- Full tuition fee waiver
- Free on-campus accommodation
- Comprehensive medical insurance
- Monthly living allowance:
- Doctoral programs: CNY 3,500/month
- Master’s/Graduate programs: CNY 3,000/month
- Undergraduate programs: CNY 2,500/month
2. Type B (Partial Scholarship)
- Full tuition fee waiver
- Comprehensive medical insurance
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
General Requirements
- Must be a non-Chinese citizen
- Must be in good health
- Must have an excellent academic record
- Must meet the admission requirements of the selected university and program
- Applicants already receiving another Chinese Government or organizational scholarship are not eligible
Language Requirement
- Generally, applicants should have at least HSK Level 4
- Must also meet the language requirements of the selected university and program
Academic and Age Requirements
- Pre-college program: High school diploma and under 23 years old
- Bachelor’s degree: High school diploma and under 25 years old
- Master’s degree: Bachelor’s degree and under 35 years old
- PhD degree: Master’s degree and under 40 years old
Required Documents
Applicants usually need to prepare the following documents:
Application Form
Completed through the online application portal.
Academic Transcripts
Notarized photocopies are required.
Documents not in Chinese or English must be accompanied by notarized translations.
Highest Diploma / Degree Certificate
Notarized photocopy of the most recent qualification.
Health Certificate and Blood Test Report
A photocopy is required during application.
Original documents must be brought when entering China.
Passport Copy
Including the main information page and any Chinese visa pages.
Certificates of Awards(Optional)
Academic or extracurricular awards may strengthen the application.
Guardian’s Letter of Guarantee
Required for applicants under 18 years old.
How to Apply:
Step 1: Register Online
Create an account and complete the scholarship application through the official online portal.
Step 2: Submit the Online Application
Fill in the required details and submit your application form online.
Step 3: Apply Through the Selected University
Register and apply through the official website of your chosen Shanghai university.
Step 4: Pay the Application Fee
Pay the application fee if required by the university.
Step 5: Download and Print the Application Form
After submission, download and print the completed application form.
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