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2025 Shanghai Government Scholarship in China for Foreign Students

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Shanghai Government Scholarship

Eligible Degree

  • Undergraduate, Master’s, and PhD programs.

Brief Overview

  • The Shanghai Government Scholarship offers financial support to outstanding international students to study in Shanghai, covering full tuition, accommodation, and a monthly living allowance. This initiative aims to promote Shanghai as a global science and technology innovation hub and encourage international cooperation in education.

Details of the Scholarship

The Shanghai Government Scholarship is available for international students from all countries to pursue undergraduate, Master’s, and PhD programs at Chinese universities in Shanghai, China. The scholarship offers two types of awards: Type A (Full Scholarship) and Type B (Partial Scholarship), with monthly stipends of up to ¥4,000 and no IELTS requirement.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must:

  • Be non-Chinese citizens and in good health.
  • Demonstrate strong academic and behavioral performance.
  • Meet the admission and language proficiency requirements for the program they are applying to.
  • Age Requirements:
    • Pre-college program: High school diploma and under 23 years.
    • Undergraduate program: High school diploma and under 25 years.

Scholarship Values

Type A (Full Scholarship)

  • Tuition fee exemption.
  • On-campus accommodation (shared double room with public restroom).
  • Monthly living allowance: ¥2,500.
  • Comprehensive medical insurance: ¥800/year.
  • Off-campus living allowance: ¥700/month if approved to live off-campus.

Type B (Partial Scholarship)

  • Tuition fee exemption.
  • Comprehensive medical insurance: ¥800/year.

Required Documents

  • Completed application form.
  • Highest diploma (signed photocopy).
  • Academic transcripts.
  • Chinese HSK Certificate.
  • Passport photo page (photocopy).
  • Foreigner Physical Examination Form (photocopy).

How to Apply for the Scholarship

To apply for the Shanghai Government Scholarship:

  1. Visit the scholarship application page.
  2. Register and complete the online application.
  3. Pay the application fee.
  4. Download, fill out, and upload the application form.
  5. Upload all supporting documents.
  6. Track your application status by checking your email or logging into your ECNU online application account.

Deadline

  • Application Deadline: April 15, 2025