For the purpose of constructing the science and technology innovation center with global influence, promoting international cooperation and communication, and attracting more outstanding prospective international students to study in Shanghai, Shanghai Municipal People's Government has set up “Shanghai Government Scholarship for International Students” (hereinafter referred to SGS) since 2006. It is established to fund distinctive prospective international students to pursue a degree at Donghua University.
1. Applicable Programs:
(1) Chinese-taught Bachelor’s Programs
(2) Master’s degree programs
(3) Doctoral degree programs
2. Scholarship Coverage:
——Full Scholarship (Type A):
(1) a waiver of tuition fee
(2) a waiver of medical insurance fee
(3) a waiver of on-campus dorm fee
(4) monthly stipend (bachelor's students: 2500; master's students: CNY 3000; doctoral students: CNY3500)
——Partial Scholarship (Type B):
(1) a waiver of tuition fee
(2) a waiver of medical insurance fee
3. Schooling & Duration:
(1) Bachelor's degree programs: 4 years
(2) Master’s degree programs: 2.5-3 years
(3) Doctoral degree programs: 4 years
The actual scholarship duration is subject to the information on Admission Notice, which cannot be extended in general.
4. Applicant Eligibility：
(1) Be a non-Chinese citizen in good health.
(2) Be a master’s degree holder under the age of 40 when applying for doctoral programs.
(3) Be a bachelor’s degree holder under the age of 35 when applying for master’s programs.
(4) Be a high school graduate at least 16 years old and under the age of 25 when apply for bachelor's programs
(5) Be excellent in academic and extra-curricular performance and yet not be rewarded any other scholarships offered by government, institutes or organizations in China.
5. Application Period for 2026 intake: December 1st, 2025 to April 15, 2026
6. How to apply:
(1) Check the Program List for undergraduate, master's, or doctoral programs to confirm that Donghua University offers the academic level and program you plan to apply for.
(2) Prepare carefully each application document in accordance with the Application Guide.
*** The university updates the program lists and application guide for international students applying for undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs at the end of each year. Please check the Chinese and English official websites of Donghua University.
(3) Submit an online application and upload the application documents through Donghua University's official application website: https://admissions.dhu.edu.cn/ . Select “CGS-Category Type B or SGS” in the "Source of Funding". There is no need to submit an online application through the Shanghai Municipal Government Scholarship for International Students website.
