Shanghai Government Scholarship Program for International Students

For the purpose of constructing the science and technology innovation center with global influence, promoting international cooperation and communication, and attracting more outstanding prospective international students to study in Shanghai, Shanghai Municipal People's Government has set up “Shanghai Government Scholarship for International Students” (hereinafter referred to SGS) since 2006. It is established to fund distinctive prospective international students to pursue a degree at Donghua University. 

Applicable Programs:

• Chinese-taught Bachelor’s Programs (except B.A. in Chinese Language)
• Master’s degree programs
• Doctoral degree programs

• Table of Content
• About Shanghai Government
• Shanghai Government Postgraduate Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of Shanghai Government Postgraduate Scholarship
• Requirements for Shanghai Government Postgraduate Scholarship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Shanghai Government

With its establishment in 2006, the Shanghai Municipal Government Scholarship aims to enhance the development of international student education in Shanghai and encourage more and more outstanding international students and scholars to universities in Shanghai. The Shanghai Government Scholarship is part of the Social Responsibilities of the government to fund fees for International Students in China. Get the best of Undergraduate, Masters, Ph.D. Education and other vital information.... continue reading

Shanghai Government Postgraduate Scholarship

Application Deadline	15 Apr 2025
Country to study	China
School to study	Donghua University
Type	Postgraduate
Sponsor	Shanghai Government
Gender	Men and Women

Aim and Benefits of Shanghai Government Postgraduate Scholarship

Scholarship Coverage:

Full Scholarship (Type A):

• A waiver of tuition fee
• A waiver of medical insurance fee
• A waiver of on-campus dorm fee
• Monthly stipend (bachelor's students: 2500; master's students: CNY 3000; doctoral students: CNY3500)

Partial Scholarship (Type B):

• A waiver of tuition fee
• A waiver of medical insurance fee

Schooling & Duration:

• Bachelor's degree programs: 4 years
• Master’s degree programs: 2-3 years  
• Doctoral degree programs: 4 years

The actual scholarship duration is subject to the information on Admission Notice, which cannot be extended in general.

Requirements for Shanghai Government Postgraduate Scholarship Qualification

• Be a non-Chinese citizen in good health.
• Be a master’s degree holder under the age of 40 when applying for doctoral programs.
• Be a bachelor’s degree holder under the age of 35 when applying for master’s programs.
• Be a high school graduate at least 16 years old and under the age of 25 when apply for bachelor's programs
• Be excellent in academic and extra-curricular performance and yet not be rewarded any other scholarships offered by government, institutes or organizations in China.

Application Deadline

April 15, 2025

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Shanghai Government on admissions.dhu.edu.cn to apply

• Check first if DHU offers the academic program you plan to learn as well as whether it is covered by SGS scholarships.
• Complete your online application to DHU at https://admissions.dhu.edu.cn/ and pay the application fee.

Application Period: beginning of December to the next April 15 (fall intake only)

For more details, visit SGS webpage