International students aiming to study in China’s global education hub can now prepare for the Shanghai International Studies University Scholarship 2026, one of the most competitive funding opportunities for degree programs in international relations, business, languages, media, and global studies. Located in Shanghai, SISU is widely known for producing multilingual professionals and international policy experts, and its scholarship schemes for 2026 are expected to attract applicants from Asia, Africa, Europe, and beyond.
Through a combination of Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC), Shanghai Government Scholarship, and SISU institutional funding, selected applicants can pursue bachelor’s, master’s, and PhD programs with full or partial financial support. Many postgraduate programs are offered in English, making this scholarship particularly attractive for students seeking a fully funded degree in China without needing Chinese language fluency at entry level.
While the exact number of awards varies each year and across scholarship types, SISU allocates multiple fully and partially funded seats for international students across its degree programs annually.
Offerings and Benefits
Selected candidates can receive comprehensive academic and financial support depending on the scholarship category awarded.
- Full tuition fee coverage for the entire degree duration
- Free on-campus accommodation or monthly housing subsidy
- Monthly stipend support:
- Undergraduate: around 2,500 RMB per month
- Master’s: around 3,000 RMB per month
- PhD: around 3,500 RMB per month
- Comprehensive medical insurance in China
- Access to SISU libraries, research facilities, and language labs
- Opportunity to study in Shanghai, one of Asia’s top global cities
- Partial scholarships may include tuition waivers and accommodation subsidies
Eligibility Required to Apply
Applicants must satisfy both academic and nationality requirements to be considered for SISU scholarships.
- Must be a non-Chinese citizen in good physical and mental health
- Must hold required academic qualification for chosen degree level
- Age requirements generally include:
- Undergraduate: under 25 years
- Master’s: under 35 years
- PhD: under 40 years
- Strong academic record in previous studies
- Meet language requirements:
- Chinese-taught programs require valid HSK certificate
- English-taught programs require IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent proof
- Must not be receiving another Chinese Government scholarship simultaneously
- Must meet admission requirements of Shanghai International Studies University
Apply: https://www.oisa.shisu.edu.cn/index.php/En/Index/zfjxj/cid/142.html
Application Deadline
The last date to apply for the Shanghai International Studies University Scholarship 2026 is April 30, 2026.