Applications are invited to apply for the Shanghai Government Scholarship 2026 in China. All International Students from all over the world are eligible to apply for SGS Scholarships 2026. This scholarship is available for undergraduate, master’s and PhD degrees to study free in China. 34 Chinese universities are offering Shanghai Government Scholarship to outstanding students from any part of the world. These are the fully funded scholarships for the academic session of 2026-2027.
You can also apply for: Beihang University CSC Scholarship 2026-27 in China (Fully Funded).
For the purpose of constructing the science and technology innovation center with global influence, promoting the 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 study in higher educational institutions in Shanghai.
Almost all academic fields and majors are available under SGS Scholarship. The Scholarship will cover all the expenses including Tuition Fee, Accommodation, Health Insurance and other things.
Features of the Shanghai Government Scholarship 2026-27:
| Host Institutes: | 34 Universities |
| Degree level: | Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD |
| Financial coverage: | Fully Funded |
| Nationality: | All Nationalities |
| Country: | China |
| Deadline: | March 31, 2026 |
Financial Benefits of the Shanghai Government Scholarship 2026-27:
The Shanghai Government Scholarship 2026 is a full free scholarship for aspirants from all over the world to pursue undergraduate or postgraduate degrees abroad. The details of the covered expenses are 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 | |
List of Participating Universities in Shanghai Government Scholarship 2026-27:
| 1 | Fudan University | http://iso.fudan.edu.cn |
| 2 | Shanghai Jiao Tong University | http://isc.sjtu.edu.cn |
| 3 | Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine | http://www.shsmu.edu.cn/iso |
| 4 | Tongji University | http://study.tongji.edu.cn |
| 5 | East China Normal University | http://lxs.ecnu.edu.cn/EN |
| 6 | East China University of Science and Technology | http://ies.ecust.edu.cn/en |
| 7 | Shanghai International Studies University | http://www.oisa.shisu.edu.cn |
| 8 | Donghua University | http://english.dhu.edu.cn |
| 9 | Shanghai University of Finance and Economics | http://ices.sufe.edu.cn |
| 10 | Shanghai University | http://www.apply.shu.edu.cn |
| 11 | University of Shanghai for Science and Technology | http://iso.usst.edu.cn |
| 12 | Shanghai Maritime University | http://en.shmtu.edu.cn |
| 13 | Shanghai Conservatory of Music | http://www.shcmusic.edu.cn |
| 14 | Shanghai Theatre Academy | http://www.sta.edu.cn |
| 15 | Shanghai University of Sport | http://cice.sus.edu.cn |
| 16 | East China University of Political Science and Law | http://www.ecupl.edu.cn |
| 17 | Shanghai Ocean University | http://admissions.shou.edu. cn/en/en?c=index |
| 18 | Shanghai University of Electric Power | http://fao.shiep.edu.cn/en |
| 19 | Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine | http://iec.shutcm.edu.cn/en |
| 20 | Shanghai Normal University | http://iao.shnu.edu.cn |
| 21 | Shanghai University of International Business and Economics | http://www.suibe.edu.cn/sis |
| 22 | Shanghai University of Engineering Science | http://chinese.sues.edu.cn |
| 23 | Shanghai Lixin University of Accounting and Finance | http://en.lixin.edu.cn/web/ home.aspx |
| 24 | Shanghai Polytechnic University | http://lxs.sspu.edu.cn |
| 25 | Shanghai Dianji University | http://guojijl.sdju.edu.cn |
| 26 | Shanghai Institute of Technology | http://inter.sit.edu.cn/s/56/t/ 263/p/1/c/2504/list.htm |
| 27 | Shanghai Business School | http://www.sbs.edu.cn/en_01 |
| 28 | Shanghai University of Political Science and Law | http://int.shupl.edu.cn/ english/main.psp |
| 29 | Sanda University | http://www.sandau.edu.cn/ english/main.htm |
| 30 | Shanghai Jian Qiao University | http://www.iidc.gench.edu.cn |
| 31 | Shanghai University of Medicine & Health Sciences | http://www.sumhs.edu.cn |
| 32 | NYU Shanghai | https://shanghai.nyu.edu |
| 33 | China Europe International Business School | http://en.ceibs.edu |
| 34 | Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences | http://yjs.sass.org.cn |
Document Required for the Shanghai Government Scholarship 2026-27:
- 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 the Shanghai Government Scholarship 2026-27:
- The applicant must be a non-Chinese citizen in good health.
- Age and education background:
- Applicants applying for undergraduate programmes should obtain a high school degree or above and be no more than 25 years old; for master’s programmes, applicants should have a bachelor’s degree or above and be no more than 35 years old; for PhD programmes, applicants should have a master’s degree or above with academic research ability and be no more than 40 years old.
- Applicants applying for the pre-college programme 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.
How to apply for the Shanghai Government Scholarship 2026-27?
There is an online application to apply for Shanghai Government Scholarship 2026. Follow the given below steps to apply.
- First of all Apply at SGS Portal http://study.edu.sh.gov.cn/apply/
- Then apply at University’s portal that you selected in 1st Step.
- After that send 2 Copies of Document (1 Original and 1 Photocopy) in hard form to University.
