Shanghai Government Scholarship for International Students 2023-2024

Undergraduate, Master, PhD | Fully funded / partially funded | Varies

Do you know you can study in the fastest growing country in the world? Yes, the country that is getting more advanced day by day, China is offering scholarships for international students. Shanghai, the most popular and advance province of China has opened the gates of scholarships for the highly performing international students of undergraduate, Master’s and PhD. The scholarships are of two types one is fully funded and the other is partially funded. The type A scholarships is for postgraduate, undergraduate and pre-college programs while the type B is for postgraduate and undergraduate programs. Students from across the globe can apply for these scholarships to study at universities in Shanghai. The scholarships benefits are so appealing and highly admirable, which makes it attractive place for international students. Other than scholarship students will be able to enjoy the activities that will make them understand society and culture in Shanghai and China. So what are you waiting for? Just go and read all instructions and apply for the scholarships.

The main objective of the scholarship is to bring all the brilliant students to study in Shanghai and make science and technology innovation center with world influence. The scholarship is provided by Shanghai Municipal People’s Government naming the scholarship Shanghai Government Scholarship for International Students” (hereinafter referred to SGS) since 2006. 34 universities in Shanghai Municipality are participating under this scholarship. The universities will keep evaluating and reporting the academic performances of students to attendance and conduct every year. The attitude, attendance and conduct of students will also be reported every year. The students whose evaluation will not be up to the mark will not be able to receive scholarship following year.

Shanghai universities are the top universities of China. They are ranked very high on the world ranking. The world class facilities and high quality education is provided to students. Shanghai government is really supportive towards the people. Since 2006, the government is providing scholarships. Thousands of students have received the scholarships till today. The scholarships will make your educational journey flexible and beautiful. The resources provided are highly admirable.

General Eligibility:

All international students
A non-Chinese citizen in good health
Excellent academic performance
Applicant is supposed to have achieved Chinese level of HSK4
Student must meet the language requirements of the selected university
Be eligible for the selected university
A student getting any scholarship from Chinese government or organizations is not entitled to apply SGS.
Age and education background:
For Bachelor’s degree applicant should not be more than 25years old and must have high school degree
For Master’s degree, be no more than 35 years old and have bachelor degree
For PhD, be no more than 40 years old and have master’s degree
Applicant for the pre-college program should have a high school degree under the age of 23 years old, with a letter of pre-admission of undergraduate program from a Shanghai university.

Scholarships:

There are two types of scholarships A and B type.

1) Type A (Full scholarship):
covers tuition
expenses for accommodation and living
medical insurance during the study period
2) Type B (Partial scholarship):
covers tuition
medical insurance during the study period

Scholarship benefits:

Accommodation will be provided to SGS students in their first year of study.
Activities like Experiencing China’ and ‘Studying in Shanghai’ for international students.

Deadline:

Application period for each university is different. Generally application duration is from February to April.

Required Documents:

Degree copy Attested for SGS Scholarship
Transcript copy Attested for SGS Application
Medical (Physical Exam Certification)
Passport Copy
Acceptance Letter (Optional)
English Proficiency Certificate
Study Proposal or research plan or motivation letter or letter of intent
Thesis Abstract for Ph.D. students