Shanghai Government Scholarship 2027 | Fully Funded Study in China

Key facts:

• Organisation: Shanghai Municipal People's Government
• Category: Scholarship
• Country / region: China
• Deadline: 2027-04-30
• Official URL: https://www.study-shanghai.cn/
• Open to nationalities (optional): All nationalities (international students)
• Funding: Fully funded (Category A) and partially funded (Category B).
• Study level: Undergraduate, Master's, PhD and Undergraduate Preparatory Studies.
• Field of study: Various fields, depending on the university and selected programme.
• Duration: Corresponds to the approved study period of the selected programme.
• Host institution: Participating universities in Shanghai, China.
• Language requirement: Generally, HSK Level 4 or above, alongside the language requirements of the chosen university and programme.

About the programme

The Shanghai Municipal Government Scholarship was established in 2006 to attract outstanding international students and scholars to study and conduct research in Shanghai.

The programme supports Shanghai's ambition to become a globally influential centre for science and technological innovation while promoting international educational cooperation and cultural exchange.

The scholarship is available in two categories: Category A (Full Scholarship) and Category B (Partial Scholarship).

Who can apply

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Must be foreign nationals and in good health.
• Undergraduate applicants must have completed high school and be no older than 25.
• Master's applicants must hold a bachelor's degree and be no older than 35.
• Doctoral applicants must hold a master's degree, demonstrate academic achievement and be no older than 40.
• Undergraduate preparatory applicants must hold a high school diploma or above, have a pre-admission notice from an undergraduate institution and be no older than 23.
• Must demonstrate excellent academic performance.
• Must generally have an HSK Level 4 certificate and meet the language requirements of the selected university and programme.
• Must satisfy the admission requirements of the chosen university and academic programme.
• Must not simultaneously receive another Chinese government scholarship.

What you get

The scholarship offers two funding categories:

Category A – Full Scholarship

• Full tuition fee coverage.
• Accommodation.
• Living expenses.
• Comprehensive medical insurance.

Category B – Partial Scholarship

• Full tuition fee coverage.
• Comprehensive medical insurance.

Category A is available for undergraduate, master's, doctoral and undergraduate preparatory studies, while Category B covers undergraduate, master's and doctoral programmes.

How to apply

1. Visit the official Study in Shanghai website: https://www.study-shanghai.cn/
2. Search for participating universities and available academic programmes.
3. Select your preferred university and programme.
4. Review the university's admission and scholarship requirements.
5. Complete the application through the relevant university's application system.
6. Submit the required supporting documents before the application deadline.

Applicants should check their chosen university's website for specific application instructions and scholarship procedures.

Documents required

The exact document requirements may vary by university and programme. Applicants should prepare and confirm the following with their chosen institution:

• Valid international passport.
• Academic certificates and transcripts.
• HSK certificate or other accepted language proficiency evidence.
• Personal statement or study plan, if required.
• Recommendation letters, where applicable.
• Pre-admission notice for undergraduate preparatory applicants.
• Health examination documentation, if required.
• Any additional documents requested by the selected university.

Important dates

• Scholarship established: 2006.
• Application deadline: 30 April 2027.
• Programme commencement: Subject to the academic calendar of the selected university.

Official application portal: https://www.study-shanghai.cn/