China · Shanghai
Overview
The Shanghai Government Scholarship (SGS) is offered through participating Shanghai universities for undergraduate, master’s and doctoral degree programs. You apply to the university of your choice, which nominates you.
Type A (full): tuition, on-campus accommodation, living allowance and medical insurance. Type B (partial): tuition and medical insurance only.
Each university runs its own call. At Shanghai Maritime University the 2026 call ran from 1 December 2025 to 30 April 2026; check your chosen university for the next intake.
Who can apply
Non-Chinese citizens in good health. Undergraduate: high school diploma or higher, under 25, strong academic performance. Not open to students already holding another Chinese government or organization scholarship.
- Eligible nationalities
- All nationalities
- Academic stage
- High school, Undergraduate
Mandatory conditions
- Apply to a participating Shanghai university; it nominates you for SGS.
- You cannot hold another Chinese government or organization scholarship at the same time.
Funding package
RMB 2,500 per month (Type A, undergraduate)
Type A: tuition exemption, free two-person dorm room, RMB 2,500/month living allowance (12 months), RMB 800/year medical insurance. Type B: tuition and medical insurance only.
- Tuition covered
- Stipend or salary covered
- Travel not stated
- Accommodation covered
- Health insurance covered
Application dates
- Deadline
- To be confirmed Deadline to be confirmed
- Duration
- Length of the bachelor's program
Verification
- Status
- Verified against the official source
- Official source
- en.shmtu.edu.cn
- Last checked
- 18 Oct 2026
- Listing updated
- 18 Oct 2026
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