Shanghai is calling—and this time, it’s backing your academic dreams with serious funding. Donghua University, in collaboration with the Shanghai Municipal People’s Government, has officially opened applications for the Shanghai Government Scholarships 2026. Designed to attract high-calibre international talent, this opportunity lets you study in one of China’s most innovative global cities with full or partial financial support. If Shanghai has ever been on your study-abroad wishlist, this is your moment to act.
What This SGS Scholarship Brings to the Table?
This program doesn’t just reduce costs—it removes barriers. The Shanghai Government Scholarship offers two funding tracks tailored to different applicant needs:
Full Scholarship (Type A)
- Full tuition fee waiver
- On-campus accommodation fee covered
- Comprehensive medical insurance provided
- Monthly living stipend: CNY 2,500 for Bachelor’s students, CNY 3,000 for Master’s students, CNY 3,500 for Doctoral students.
Partial Scholarship (Type B)
- Full tuition fee waiver
- Medical insurance fee covered
Both options allow students to focus fully on academics and life in Shanghai without constant financial pressure.
Programs You Can Apply For
The scholarship supports degree studies across multiple levels at Donghua University:
- Chinese-taught Bachelor’s degree programs
- Master’s degree programs
- Doctoral degree programs
Study duration typically follows standard timelines—4 years for Bachelor’s, 2.5–3 years for Master’s, and 4 years for PhD—with the exact scholarship period confirmed in your admission notice.
Who Can Apply?
This scholarship targets outstanding international students who show strong academic promise and global potential. To be eligible, applicants must:
- Be a non-Chinese citizen in good health
- Hold a high school diploma (aged 16–25) for Bachelor’s programs
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree and be under 35 for Master’s programs
- Hold a Master’s degree and be under 40 for Doctoral programs
- Demonstrate excellent academic and extracurricular performance
- Not be receiving any other Chinese government or institutional scholarships
Application Pathway (Simple & Direct)
Start by reviewing Donghua University’s program list to confirm your intended degree is offered. Carefully prepare all required documents according to the official application guide. Then submit your online application through Donghua University’s admissions portal, selecting “CGS-Category Type B or SGS” as your funding source. There is no need to apply separately on the Shanghai Government Scholarship website—everything is handled directly through the university system.
Application Timeline
The application window for the Shanghai Government Scholarship 2026 at Donghua University opens in early December and remains available until April 15, 2026, for the fall intake only. Since program lists and application guidelines are updated toward the end of each year, applicants are strongly advised to check Donghua University’s official English and Chinese websites regularly and submit well before the deadline to stay competitive.