Shanghai Government Scholarship (SGS) is open till April 2026 || BS, MS & PhD || Fully Funded

The Shanghai Government Scholarship (SGS) is a fully funded opportunity established in 2006 to attract international talent to Shanghai's universities. Scholarship Types & Benefits The SGS offers two distinct categories : Type A (Full Scholarship) covers everything: Complete tuition fee waiver Free on-campus accommodation (or off-campus subsidies of ¥700–1,000/month if dormitories are full) Comprehensive medical insurance Monthly living allowance: ¥3,000 for Master's students (¥2,500 for Bachelor's, ¥3,500 for PhD) Type B (Partial Scholarship) covers: Full tuition waiver only Comprehensive medical insurance Note: No accommodation or monthly stipend provided Eligibility for Your Profile Since you're applying for Master's programs in Engineering/Geo-Informatics for 2026 intake : Age: Must be under 35 years old Education: Bachelor's degree or above with strong academic performance Nationality: Non-Chinese citizen in good health Language: Generally requires HSK 4 for Chinese-taught programs; English-taught programs may accept IELTS/TOEFL or English proficiency certificates instead Exclusion: Cannot simultaneously hold any other Chinese government scholarship (including CSC) or organizational awards Application Timeline Deadlines vary by university but generally fall between December and April : Tongji University: January 10 – March 20, 2026 (Master's/PhD) https://study.tongji.edu.cn/info/1088... Shanghai University: Up to April 30, 2026 Shanghai Normal University: Up to May 31, 2025 (for 2025 intake; similar expected for 2026) https://iao.shnu.edu.cn/e1/0a/c20436a... Shanghai Maritime University: April 30, 2025 Results are typically announced by late June or July. Participating Universities Over 34 universities in Shanghai offer this scholarship, including top institutions relevant to your field : Tongji University (strong in civil engineering, transportation) Shanghai Jiao Tong University (electric power engineering, energy) East China University of Science and Technology (ECUST) Shanghai University (comprehensive programs) Donghua University Shanghai Maritime University Shanghai Normal University Documents: Upload passport, notarized degrees/transcripts, language certificates, recommendation letters, physical examination form, study plan, and non-criminal record certificate Interview: Some universities conduct 10–15 minute interviews (in-person or AI-based) before awarding the scholarship Critical Rules to Remember Annual Review: Recipients must pass yearly comprehensive evaluations covering academics, attendance, and conduct. Failure results in suspension or termination of funding . Registration Rule: Register before the 15th of the month to receive full stipend; after the 15th receives half . Travel Suspension: Stipend is suspended if you leave China for more than 15 days (excluding holidays) . No Transfers: Cannot change major, degree level, or transfer universities once awarded . Given your background in electric engineering and GIS, targeting universities like Shanghai Jiao Tong University (high-voltage engineering) or Tongji University (geomatics, transportation infrastructure) would align well with the SGS program #scholarship #studyinchina #shanghaigovtscholarship