Each year, Shanghai
Municipal Government offers 3 types of government scholarships for
international students. Type A (full scholarship) is available for pursuing
Master/Doctoral degree program, Type B (partial scholarship) is offered to
study Bachelor/ Master/Doctor degree program and Type C (scholarship for
outstanding students) is awarded for pursuing long term degree program at University
of Shanghai for Science and Technology (USST).
Study
Subject(s):
Shanghai government
scholarship for international students is offered to pursue any of the
courses offered by the University of Shanghai for Science and Technology.
Course
Level:
Type A scholarship
is granted for Master/Doctor degree program in USST, Type
B scholarship is granted for Bachelor/Master/Doctor degree program in
USST and Type C is granted for long term degree program at
University of Shanghai for Science and Technology (USST).
Scholarship
Provider:
Shanghai Municipal
Government
Scholarship
can be taken at:
China
Eligibility:
1. Non-Chinese
citizen in good health
2. Applicants pursuing Bachelor’s degree should hold High School degree diploma
or the equivalent and should be under the age of 25, and can only apply for
Type B or Type C scholarships. Applicants pursuing Master’s degree should hold
Bachelor degree diploma or the equivalent and should not be under the age of
35. Applicants pursuing Doctor’s degree should hold Master degree diploma or
the equivalent and should not be under the age of 40.
3. The applicants should have excellent academic records.
4. The applicants should be in default of any other Chinese government
scholarship.
Scholarship
Open for International Students:
The international
students (Non-Chinese) can apply for this Shanghai Municipal
Government scholarship.
Scholarship Description:
USST administers 3
types of international students scholarship offered by the Shanghai Municipal
Government in an attempt to encourage excellent international students and
scholars to study at USST. Type A (full scholarship)- It is granted to
excellent international students who will apply for Master/Doctor degree program
in USST Type B (partial scholarship)- It is granted to excellent
international students who will apply for Bachelor/Master/Doctor degree program
in USST Type C (scholarship for outstanding students)- It is granted
to outstanding international students who take long term degree program in
USST.
What
does it cover?
The scholarship
contains:
Type A (full scholarship): Students who are granted the type A scholarship will
be exempt from application fee, tuition, elementary learning materials expense
and lodging expense and will be provided with comprehensive medical insurances
for free. The Master’s and Doctoral degree candidates will enjoy monthly living
allowance of CNY2,000 RMB and CNY1,700 respectively.
Type B (partial scholarship): Students who are granted the type B scholarship
will be exempt from application fee, tuition, elementary learning materials
expense.
Type C (scholarship for outstanding students): It is established to encourage
the currently enrolled excellent international students who are pursuing
long-term study at higher educational institutions in Shanghai. The winners
will receive a one-off scholarship in an academic year.
Notification:
Final results of the
scholarship evaluation process will be publicly notified in each July and
November and an official certificate will be issued to each winner.
How
to Apply:
Application of all
three types of scholarships will be processed by the university via
online. Application material:
1. Application Form for Shanghai Government Scholarship (SGS) Class A, filled
in Chinese or English
2. Notarized copies and Chinese or English translations of your highest
education certificate, including graduation and degree certificates.
Verification letter should be provided if the applicants are students or
employed.
3. Official transcripts of study records in Chinese or English. Chinese or
English translations of the transcripts should be notarized.
4. Study Plan in China (no less than 1,000 words) in Chinese or English?
5. Letter of Recommendation in Chinese or English from two professors or
associate professors from the institution where the applicants have completed
or will complete study program?
6. Copy of Chinese language proficiency test result of new HSK 5 or
above (for students will take programs taught in Chinese only);
7. Students who apply for art programs should provide their works;
8. Copy of valid passport if, available.
All materials as mentioned above will not be returned. Please refer to the list
of majors on this website.
Scholarship
Application Deadline:
The application
deadline for Type A is December 1st to Jun 10th every year, Type B
is November 1st to June 10th every year and Type C is March 1st to
September 30th every year.
