UBC International Scholars Program 2027/2028
Differs: also in Canada, closes 2026-11-15, no university offer needed first
Shanghai Municipal Education Commission · Application cycle 2027/2028
Shanghai Government Scholarship 2027/2028
Not specified
Varies by track?Partial fundingThe scholarship covers part of the costs. Identify what is covered and which remaining costs you would need to fund.
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About this scholarship
The Shanghai Government Scholarship (SGS) is funded by the Shanghai Municipal Education Commission for international students taking a bachelor's, master's or PhD degree at one of 31 universities in Shanghai, including Fudan, Shanghai Jiao Tong, Tongji, East China Normal and Shanghai University. There are two types: Type A (full) covers tuition, accommodation, a monthly living allowance and medical insurance; Type B (partial) covers tuition and medical insurance. You apply through the university, not to the Commission directly. The 2027 round has not been announced yet. In the 2026 round most universities took applications between November 2025 and April 2026, and the official guide says the period is generally February to April.
Funding type
Type A (full scholarship): tuition waiver, on-campus accommodation or an accommodation subsidy, comprehensive medical insurance, and a monthly living allowance of 2,500 RMB for bachelor's students, 3,000 RMB for master's students and 3,500 RMB for PhD students Type B (partial scholarship): tuition waiver and comprehensive medical insurance The scholarship runs for the normal length of the programme and is reviewed every year; changing programme or extending the study period is generally not allowed Travel to China is not mentioned
- Tuition fees
- Covered
- Living costs
- Partially covered
- Travel
- Not specified
- Insurance
- Covered
Eligibility requirements
- Nationalities
- All except listed nationalities — China
- Residence condition
- No residence condition
Non-Chinese citizen in good health Bachelor's: high school diploma or above, and no more than 25 years old Master's: bachelor's degree or above, and no more than 35 years old PhD: master's degree or above with academic research ability, and no more than 40 years old An outstanding academic record that meets the requirements of the chosen university and programme Not holding another Chinese government scholarship at the same time
- Minimum grade
- Not stated
- Work experience asked for
- Not stated
- Return condition
- Return condition not stated
- How to apply
- Straight to the provider
Language requirements and exemptions
Language test required HSK IELTS TOEFL iBT Waiver not mentioned
For Chinese-taught programmes the guide says applicants should generally reach HSK level 4. For English-taught programmes each university sets its own English requirement (usually IELTS or TOEFL for non-native speakers). Check the programme page of the university you apply to.
University admission details
Admission included in application?University admissionA university’s offer of a place in a program. University admission and scholarship funding may be separate decisions.
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Admission and the scholarship are applied for together. Choose a participating university and programme on study-shanghai.cn, then apply on that university's international admissions portal and select the Shanghai Government Scholarship. The university reviews the application, recommends candidates to the Commission, and tells you the result by email. If you are awarded the scholarship you must complete enrolment on time or the award is cancelled.
Required documents
The exact list is set by each university; it usually includes: Online application form from the university's portal Passport copy Highest diploma or certificate, and transcripts Study plan or research proposal Recommendation letters (usually two for master's and PhD applicants) Language certificate (HSK or an English test) Physical examination form Non-criminal record certificate
Application steps
Pick a participating university and programme from the list on study-shanghai.cn. Apply on that university's international admissions site and choose the Shanghai Government Scholarship in the application. The 2027 dates have not been announced yet. In the 2026 round most universities accepted applications between November 2025 and April 2026, and the official guide says the period is generally February to April. Results are sent by email by the university. Questions go to the international admissions office of the university you apply to.
Requirement checklist
Non-Chinese citizen in good health Required
You must not be a Chinese citizen and must be in good health. A physical examination form is usually part of the application.
Age and degree limits Required
Bachelor: high school diploma and no more than 25 years old. Master's: bachelor's degree and no more than 35. PhD: master's degree with research ability and no more than 40.
Application through a Shanghai university Required
Apply for admission and the scholarship together through the international admissions portal of a participating university, listed on study-shanghai.cn.
No other Chinese government scholarship Required
You cannot hold another Chinese government scholarship at the same time.
Scholarship contacts
Study in Shanghai portal (links to each university's admissions office): Contact form (opens in a new tab)
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