Shanghai Government Scholarship 2026 (Fully Funded)

Shanghai Government Scholarship 2026 for International Students

Applications are now open for the Shanghai Government Scholarship 2026 in China. International students from all countries are welcome to apply for the SGS Scholarship 2026. This scholarship supports undergraduate, master’s, and PhD studies, allowing students to study in China without financial burden. A total of 34 Chinese universities are participating in this program, offering opportunities to outstanding students worldwide. The Shanghai Government Scholarship is fully funded and available for the 2026–2027 academic year.

Nearly all academic disciplines and majors are offered under the SGS Scholarship. The award covers all major expenses, including tuition fees, accommodation, health insurance, and other related costs.

The Shanghai Government Scholarship (SGS) is open to international students who wish to pursue higher education at educational institutions in Shanghai. Established in 2006, the SGS program aims to promote the growth of international education in Shanghai and attract students from around the world.

Shanghai Government Scholarship 2026 Details

University:	34 Universities
Degree level:	Bachelors, Masters, PhD
Scholarship coverage:	Fully Funded
Eligible nationality:	All Nationalities
Award country:	China
Last date:	31 March 2026

Financial Benefits

Shanghai Government Scholarship 2026 is a Full Free scholarships for aspirants from all over the world pursue Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree from abroad. The details of the covered expenses is given below:

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

Document Required

• Photocopy of Passport.
• Attested copies of all the degrees by SGS.
• Attested copies of all the transcripts.
• Certificate of physical exam/Medical exam.
• Photocopy of blood report.
• Acceptance letter by the university (this one is optional)
• Language proficiency Certificate (Chinese or English)
• 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

• Applicant must be a non-Chinese citizen in good health.
• Age and education background:
  • Applicant applying for undergraduate programs, should obtain a high school degree or above and be no more than 25 years old; for master’s programs, applicant should have a bachelor degree or above and be no more than 35 years old; for PhD programs, applicant should have a master’s degree or above with academic research ability, and be no more than 40 years old.
  • Applicant applying for the pre-college program should obtain a high school degree under the age of 23 years old, with a letter of pre-admission of undergraduate program from a Shanghai university.
  • Generally, applicant should achieve Chinese level of HSK4 and meet the language requirements of the applied university and program.
• Language proficiency:
  • Generally, applicant should achieve Chinese level of HSK4 and meet the language requirements of the applied university and program.
• Meeting entry requirements of the applied university and program.
• Applicant that has received any other scholarships offered by Chinese government or organizations is not entitled to apply SGS.

Application Deadline

The last date to apply for Shanghai Government Scholarship 2026 for International Students is 31st March 2026.

How to apply for Shanghai Government Scholarship

There is an Online Applications to apply for Shanghai Government Scholarship 2026. Follow the given below steps to apply.