Shanghai Government Scholarship (SGS) Fully Funded 2025

Great news — the Shanghai Government Scholarship Program is now open for applications. In this article, we'll walk you through all the important details, including scholarship benefits and a step-by-step guide on how to apply.

The Shanghai Government Scholarship 2025–2026 is a fully funded opportunity for international students pursuing Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degrees. It covers full tuition fees, free on-campus accommodation, comprehensive medical insurance, and a monthly living allowance of up to CNY 3,500.

The SGS program welcomes international applicants to study at top universities in Shanghai, China. Launched in 2006, the scholarship aims to strengthen international education and attract talented students from around the globe to pursue their academic dreams in Shanghai.

This is a golden opportunity to study in one of the world’s most dynamic cities! The scholarship is open across a wide range of disciplines including philosophy, economics, law, education, literature, history, science, engineering, agriculture, medicine, art, and management.

The Shanghai Government offers two types of scholarships:

Type A (Full Scholarship): Covers tuition fees, on-campus accommodation, health insurance, and monthly living stipend.
Type B (Partial Scholarship): Covers some of the mentioned benefits.
More details are explained below.

Applications are now open for students worldwide to apply for the Shanghai Government Scholarship 2020 to pursue Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degrees in China — all fully funded. Don’t miss this chance to begin your academic journey in Shanghai!

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	https://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/global/main.htm
23	Shanghai Lixin University of Accounting and Finance	https://en.lixin.edu.cn/
24	Shanghai Polytechnic University	https://lxs.sspu.edu.cn/
25	Shanghai Dianji University	https://ies.sdju.edu.cn/
26	Shanghai Institute of Technology	https://inter.sit.edu.cn/_t451/main.htm
27	Shanghai Business School	https://english.sbs.edu.cn/
28	Shanghai University of Political Science and Law	https://www.shupl.edu.cn/en/
29	Sanda University	https://global.sandau.edu.cn/
30	Shanghai Jian Qiao University	https://en.gench.edu.cn/
31	Shanghai University of Medicine & Health Sciences	https://www.sumhs.edu.cn/english/

Scholarship Coverage

Shanghai Government Scholarship SGS provides the recipient with two types of scholarships:

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Type A (Full Scholarship)

Exempt From Full Tuition fee.
Accommodation on campus
Provide comprehensive medical insurance
Monthly Living Expense:
- Doctoral program: CNY3500
- Graduate program: CNY3000
- Undergraduate program: CNY2500

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Type B (Partial Scholarship)

Exempt from tuition fee, and provide comprehensive medical insurance.

Eligibility Criteria for Shanghai Government Scholarship

To qualify for Shanghai Government Scholarship, candidate must fulfill all of the following requirements below:

Required Languages: Generally, applicant should achieve Chinese level of HSK4 and meet the language requirements of the applied university and program.
Eligible Countries: All World Countries except Chinese citizens.
Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens and physically healthy.
For pre-college programs, applicants must hold a high school diploma and be under 23 years old.
For bachelor’s degree programs, applicants must have a high school diploma and be under 25 years old.
For master’s degree programs, a bachelor’s degree is required, and the applicant must be under 35 years old.
For doctoral programs, candidates must hold a master’s degree and be under 40 years old.
Applicants must have an excellent academic record.
Applicants must meet the admission requirements of the chosen university and academic program.
Those who are already receiving other scholarships from the Chinese government or related organizations are not eligible to apply for SGS.

How to Apply for Shanghai Government Scholarship?

Please follow the following step by step application instructions to avail Shanghai Government Scholarship:

1. Applicant should register and apply online through online portal.

2. Submit online application and download the application form.

3. Applicant should register and apply online through selected university website (List of universities is given above). Submit online application and pay application fee (if applicable).

4. After submit the online application, download and print out the application form. Mail two sets of hard-copy of application documents (1 set of originals and 1 set of photocopies) to the university where you have applied.

5. General Documents required:

1. Application Form

2. Academic transcripts (notarized photocopy): Transcripts in languages other than Chinese or English must be attached with notarized translations in Chinese or English.

3. Highest diploma (notarized photocopy):

4. Photocopy of health certificate and blood test. Bring your original documents when entering China.

5. Photocopy of passport, including all Chinese visa pages.

6. Certificates of award in your high school (not mandatory).

7. Applicants under 18 must provide a Guardian’s Letter of Guarantee.

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6. Make sure your email address is correct and check your email box occasionally, otherwise you might miss some IMPORTANT INFORMATION.

7. The result of your application will be announced both in your application account and on the bulletin of International Students’ Office website.

8. Admitted students must bring the original graduation certificate and diploma to register on the dates listed on the admission letter. Your enrollment will be cancelled without providing the relevant certificates.

Website

To know more about Shanghai Government Scholarship, please visit official website:

Official Website