International students aiming to study in China with financial support now have a strong opportunity as the Shanghai Government Scholarship (SGS) 2026 officially opens for applications at Shanghai Ocean University. Funded by the Shanghai Municipal People’s Government, this scholarship program is designed to attract academically strong international students to pursue bachelor’s, master’s, and PhD programs in Shanghai while strengthening global academic collaboration and innovation in science and technology.
The Shanghai Government Scholarship 2026 is available for outstanding international applicants applying to Shanghai Ocean University across marine sciences, food science, engineering, aquaculture, and economics-related programs. With multiple funding categories, the scholarship provides tuition coverage, accommodation support, stipends, and medical insurance for selected students. The number of awards available has not been publicly specified, but the scholarship is competitive and merit-based for international applicants worldwide.
Package of Shanghai Government Scholarship 2026
This scholarship is designed to reduce financial burden and make studying in Shanghai more accessible for high-performing students.
- Full tuition fee coverage (for selected scholarship categories)
- Free university accommodation (double room for Type A awardees)
- Monthly stipend during the funded study period (Type A)
- Comprehensive medical insurance coverage
- Tuition and medical insurance coverage under Type B scholarship
- Opportunity for 1+4 Chinese preparatory bachelor program with scholarship support
- Access to top academic programs in marine science, fisheries, food science, engineering, and management
- Study in Shanghai, one of Asia’s leading global innovation and research hubs
Eligibility Required to Submit Your SGS Scholarship Application
The Shanghai Government Scholarship (SGS 2026) targets academically strong and disciplined international students who meet admission and scholarship criteria.
- Must be a non-Chinese citizen in good health with a valid passport
- Must meet academic background requirements for selected program level
- Bachelor applicants: High school qualification and under 25 years of age
- Master applicants: Bachelor’s degree and under 30 years of age
- PhD applicants: Master’s degree and under 35 years of age
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 or above required
- Must comply with Chinese laws and university regulations
- Must agree to complete program according to graduation requirements
- Bachelor applicants must provide CSCA test results where required
- Must have stable internet and device for online interviews and communication
Apply: https://ieo.shou.edu.cn/Scholarship/list.htm
Last Date to Apply
The application deadlines for the Shanghai Government Scholarship 2026 vary by program level. For graduate programs (master’s and PhD), the last date to apply is 1 February 2026. For bachelor degree programs, the last date to apply for the Shanghai Government Scholarship 2026 at Shanghai Ocean University is 30 May 2026.
Applicants for the 1+4 Bachelor Chinese Language Preparatory Program can apply until 30 April 2026. Early application is recommended due to competitive selection and limited scholarship availability.