Shanghai Government Scholarship (SGS)
About this scholarship
The Shanghai Government Scholarship (SGS) is funded by the Shanghai Municipal Education Commission and offered through participating Shanghai universities to attract international students to the city. It supports undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral study (and some pre-college study) with either full or partial funding, at major universities including Fudan and Shanghai Jiao Tong.
There are two types. Type A (full) provides a tuition exemption, on-campus accommodation or a housing subsidy, comprehensive medical insurance, and a monthly living allowance (around 2,500 yuan for undergraduates, 3,000 for master’s, and 3,500 for doctoral students). Type B (partial) covers tuition exemption and medical insurance only. The duration matches the programme (four to five years for a bachelor’s, two to three for a master’s, three to four for a PhD).
Eligibility is for non-Chinese citizens in good health within the age limits (under 25 for undergraduate, under 35 for master’s, under 40 for PhD), with a good academic record and usually HSK 4 Chinese or the programme’s language requirement (many programmes are English-taught), who are not concurrently holding another Chinese government scholarship. You choose a participating Shanghai university and eligible programme, apply directly to it, select the Shanghai Government Scholarship, and submit your documents within the window; the university evaluates and reports awardees. For international students aiming at Shanghai, it is a strong funded option.
Eligibility
- Non-Chinese citizens in good health.
- Age limits: under 25 for undergraduate, under 35 for master's, under 40 for PhD.
- Good academic record; usually HSK 4 Chinese, or meet the language requirement of the programme (many are English-taught).
- Not concurrently holding another Chinese government scholarship.
Benefits & Coverage
- Full tuition exemption (both types).
- On-campus accommodation or subsidy and medical insurance (Type A).
- Monthly living allowance by study level (Type A).
- Study at major Shanghai universities including Fudan and Shanghai Jiao Tong.
Required Documents
- Online application via Study in Shanghai or the university's portal.
- Highest degree certificate and academic transcripts.
- Study or research plan.
- Recommendation letters and language certificate as required.
How to Apply
- Choose a participating Shanghai university and an eligible programme.
- Apply directly to that university and select the Shanghai Government Scholarship, submitting documents within the February to April window.
- The university evaluates applications and reports awardees to the Education Commission (confirm the current dates).
Frequently asked questions
Is Shanghai Government Scholarship fully funded? +
This scholarship is listed as fully funded. The listed award is: Tuition exemption (full Type A or partial Type B); Type A adds housing, insurance, and a monthly allowance.. Coverage can change between cycles, so confirm the details on the official page.
What degree levels does Shanghai Government Scholarship cover? +
This scholarship is listed for: Bachelor's, Master's & PhD.
When is the application deadline? +
The application deadline listed here is April 30, 2027. Deadlines move, so always verify the date on the official page before planning your application.
Who can apply? +
Key eligibility points from this listing: Non-Chinese citizens in good health; Age limits: under 25 for undergraduate, under 35 for master's, under 40 for PhD; Good academic record; usually HSK 4 Chinese, or meet the language requirement of the programme (many are English-taught); Not concurrently holding another Chines… See the Eligibility section above for the full requirements.
How do I apply? +
Apply directly through the official portal linked on this page. Legitimate scholarships never charge an application fee, so treat any request for payment as a scam and use official channels only.
Answers are based on this scholarship's listed details. Always confirm on the official page.
