Shanghai Government Scholarship 2025 – Fully Funded

The Shanghai Government Scholarship for 2025–2026 in China is open for applications. Applications for the SGS Scholarships 2024 are open to all international students worldwide. This scholarship allows students to study for free in China for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees. Shanghai Government Scholarships are available to deserving students worldwide from 34 Chinese colleges. These scholarships are fully funded for the 2025–2026 school year.

The SGS Scholarship is available for nearly every major and academic subject. All costs, including tuition, housing, health insurance, and other expenses, will be covered by the scholarship.

Scholarship from the Shanghai Government For the 2024–2025 meeting, SGS is available to overseas students seeking further study at Chinese educational institutions in Shanghai. In order to boost the growth of foreign education in Shanghai and draw in an increasing number of international students, the Shanghai Government Scholarship (SGS) was established in 2006.

Details of Shanghai Government Scholarship

University:	34 Universities
Degree level:	Bachelors, Masters, PhD
Scholarship coverage:	Fully Funded
Eligible nationality:	All Nationalities
Award country:	China
Last Date:	31 March 2025

Read Also: East China Normal University Scholarships in China

Financial Benefits:

Aspirants from all around the world can apply for the Shanghai Government Scholarship 2025–2026 for free in order to study undergraduate or graduate studies overseas. Below are the specifics of the covered expenses:

Program Type	Class	Type A					Type B
		Total	Tuition	Accommodation	Living	Medical Insurance	Total	Tuition	Medical Insurance
Undergraduate	Class 1	59200	20000	8400	30000	800	20800	20000	800
	Class 2	62200	23000	8400	30000	800	23800	23000	800
	Class 3	66200	27000	8400	30000	800	27800	27000	800
Master	Class 1	70200	25000	8400	36000	800	25800	25000	800
	Class 2	74200	29000	8400	36000	800	29800	29000	800
	Class 3	79200	34000	8400	36000	800	34800	34000	800
PhD	Class 1	87800	33000	12000	42000	800	33800	33000	800
	Class 2	92800	38000	12000	42000	800	38800	38000	800
	Class 3	99800	45000	12000	42000	800	45800	45000	800

List of Participated Universities in Shanghai Government Scholarship:

1. Fudan University – Website
2. Shanghai Jiao Tong University Website
3. Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine – Website
4. Tongji University – Website
5. East China Normal University – Website
6. East China University of Science and Technology – Website
7. Shanghai International Studies University – Website
8. Donghua University – Website
9. Shanghai University of Finance and Economics – Website
10. Shanghai University – Website
11. University of Shanghai for Science and Technology – Website
12. Shanghai Maritime University – Website
13. Shanghai Conservatory of Music – Website
14. Shanghai Theatre Academy – Website
15. Shanghai University of Sport – Website
16. East China University of Political Science and Law – Website
17. Shanghai Ocean University – Website
18. Shanghai University of Electric Power – Website
19. Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine – Website
20. Shanghai Normal University – Website
21. Shanghai University of International Business and Economics – Website
22. Shanghai University of Engineering Science – Website
23. Shanghai Lixin University of Accounting and Finance – Website
24. Shanghai Polytechnic University – Website
25. Shanghai Dianji University – Website
26. Shanghai Institute of Technology – Website
27. Shanghai Business School – Website
28. Shanghai University of Political Science and Law – Website
29. Sanda University – Website
30. Shanghai Jian Qiao University – Website
31. Shanghai University of Medicine & Health Sciences – Website
32. NYU Shanghai – Website
33. China Europe International Business School – Website
34. Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences – Website

Document Required

Here is the list of required documents for the Shanghai Government Scholarship application:

1. Photocopy of Passport: A valid copy of your passport.
2. Attested Copies of All Degrees: Certified copies of your academic degrees, attested by SGS.
3. Attested Copies of All Transcripts: Certified copies of your academic transcripts, attested by SGS.
4. Certificate of Physical Exam/Medical Exam: Proof of a completed medical examination.
5. Photocopy of Blood Report: A recent blood test report.
6. Acceptance Letter by the University (Optional): If available, a letter of acceptance from the university.
7. Language Proficiency Certificate: Proof of proficiency in Chinese or English, depending on the language of instruction.
8. One of the Following Documents:
   • Study Plan/Proposal
   • Research Plan
   • Letter of Intent/Statement of Purpose
   • Motivation Letter
   • Abstract for PhD Thesis

Eligibility Criteria for Shanghai Government Scholarship:

Here is the eligibility criteria for the Shanghai Government Scholarship (SGS):

General Requirements:

1. Non-Chinese Citizenship: The applicant must be a non-Chinese citizen in good health.

Age and Education Background:

• Undergraduate Programs: Candidates must be under 25 years old and possess a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Master’s Programs: Candidates must be under 35 years old and hold a bachelor’s degree or above.
• PhD Programs: Candidates must be under 40 years old, have a master’s degree or above, and be capable of conducting academic research.
• Pre-College Program: Candidates must have a high school diploma, be under 23, and have a letter from a Shanghai university confirming their pre-admission to an undergraduate program.

Academic Requirements:

• The candidate should have a stellar academic record.

Language Proficiency:

• In general, candidates should meet the language requirements of the program and the applied university and attain HSK Level 4 in Chinese.

Program Entry Requirements:

• Candidates must fulfill the particular prerequisites for admission to the university and program to which they are applying.

Other Scholarships:

• The Shanghai Government Scholarship is not available to applicants who have already been awarded another scholarship by the Chinese government or NGOs.

How to apply

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Conclusion:

The Shanghai Government Scholarship offers a fantastic opportunity for international students to pursue higher education in Shanghai with full financial support. Covering tuition, accommodation, and living costs, it provides a comprehensive scholarship for students to study at top universities in China. Be sure to meet the eligibility criteria and submit all required documents before the application deadline to take advantage of this exceptional opportunity!

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