It has now opened the application period for Shanghai Government Scholarship in China-2025/26: Students across the globe have been highly invited to lodge their application forms in this reputable scholarship programmed.
This 2025-26 Chinese Government Scholarship is obtainable for training at undergraduate, master’s and PhD degree level, therefore giving a good avenue for free study in China.
The SGS program hosts about 34 high-class Chinese Universities offering fully financed scholarships for extraordinary students from internationally diverse backgrounds.
Scholarship Overview of the Shanghai Government
The SGS Scholarship provides financial aid to students in almost all academic fields and majors, covering all expenses. It was established in 2006 with the objective of promoting the education of international students in Shanghai and introducing worldwide talent to the city.
Financial Benefits
Shanghai Government Scholarship 2025-26 is a full-fledged scholarship that will provide complete financial coverage. A description of the benefits category-wise is given as under for each program type:
Participating Universities
There are 34 prestigious universities in Shanghai that participate in the SGS program. The following are some of them:
- Fudan University: Website
- Shanghai Jiao Tong University: Website
- Tongji University: Website
- East China Normal University: Website
- Shanghai University: Website
- NYU Shanghai: Website
Here are the full list of participating universities
Required Documents
- Applicants need to prepare the following documents:
- Photocopy of passport
- Attested copies of all degrees and transcripts by SGS
- Certificate of physical/medical examination
- Blood test report
- Acceptance letter from the university (optional)
- Language proficiency certificate Chinese or English
- Study plan/proposal, Research plan, Letter of intent/statement of purpose, Motivation letter, Abstract for PhD thesis
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants who are applying for the Shanghai Government Scholarship must meet these criteria:
- Non-Chinese citizen in good health
Age and Education:
- For undergraduate programs: High school diploma and under 25 years old
- Master’s programs: Bachelor’s degree and under 35 years old
- PhD programs: Master’s degree and under 40 years old
Pre-college program applicants
- Must be under 23 years old with a high school diploma and a pre-admission letter from a Shanghai university
- Excellent academic records
Language proficiency:
- HSK4 for Chinese-taught programs
Language proficiency should meet the requirements of the applied university - Applicants who have been awarded with other scholarships offered by the Chinese government or other organizations are not eligible to apply for this scholarship
Application Deadline
The deadline to apply for the Shanghai Government Scholarship 2025-26 is March 31, 2025
How to Apply
Follow these steps to apply:
- Submit your application through the SGS Portal
- Apply on the portal of your selected university
- Send two copies of your documents (one original and one photocopy) in hard form to the university
Take advantage of this incredible opportunity to pursue higher education in one of China’s top universities with full financial support!
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