Shanghai Government Scholarships 2024-2025

Shanghai Government Scholarships 2024-2025: A Path to Academic Excellence in China

International students looking to pursue higher education in China have a great chance thanks to the Shanghai Government Scholarships for the academic year 2024–2025. The Shanghai Municipal Government is encouraging brilliant people from all around the world to apply for these scholarships, which will help them pay for their studies at esteemed colleges in Shanghai.

Shanghai Government Scholarships 2024-2025

Overview of the Scholarship 

The Shanghai Government Scholarships are famous financial initiatives designed to support global education and cultural exchange. The scholarships are available for doctorate, master’s, and undergraduate programmes in Shanghai. The scholarship aims to draw exceptional and bright students and academics from different nations of the world and to further foster international cooperation and exchanges in Shanghai education.

These very selective scholarships are given based on academic success, extracurricular accomplishments, and personal qualities. They are available across a wide range of academic areas. The scholarships provide recipients with not only financial support but also access to Shanghai’s thriving educational and cultural scene.

The scholarship is divided into two. Category A and Category B. The A-type scholarship is fully supported and covers tuition, housing, living expenses, and comprehensive medical insurance for the duration of the scholarship, whereas the B-type award is only partially funded and covers tuition and comprehensive insurance.

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Opening And Closing Date 

Application timeline for the Shanghai Government Scholarships is from February to April.

Application Fees 

No application fees are required to apply for this scholarship.

Courses Available Under The Shanghai Government Scholarships

• Advanced International and Area Studies
• Educational Technology
• Teaching Education
• Educational Psychology
• Education Science
• International Chinese Studies
• Psychology and Cognitive Science
• Business, Economics, Management Administration
• Finance and Statics
• Chemistry
• Design
• Software Engineering
• Politics
• Computer Science
• Molecular Engineering
• Chinese Language & Literature
• Philosophy
• History
• Social Development
• Foreign Language
• Physical Education and Health Care
• Communication
• Fine Arts
• Estuary and Coastal Research
• Geographic Sciences
• Ecological and Environmental Sciences
• Urban and Regional Sciences
• Biology
• Key Laboratory of Precision Spectroscopy

Documents Required 

1. A fully filled out online application

2. Research proposal

3. Transcripts

4. Copy of Passport

5. Physical Examination Form

6. Two letters of recommendation

7. Certificate from the English Proficiency Test

8. The student’s personal statement

9. A curriculum vitae

How To Apply

Online submissions are accepted for the Shanghai Government Scholarship. Users can access the application at http://apply.study.shmec.gov.cn and complete it there, making sure to attach all required supporting papers in the application window.

Bursary Application 

Applicants applying for financial aid must submit proof of financial need such as bank statements.

Eligibility Criteria 

The following criteria needs to be met before an applicant is deemed eligible:

• Candidate must be a non-Chinese national in good physical condition.
• The applicants for the pre-college programme must be under the age of 23 and have a high school diploma.
• The applicants for bachelor’s degree programmes must be at least 25 years old and have a high school diploma.
• The minimum age requirement for applicants to master’s programmes is 35 years old, and applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree.
• The candidate students must be under 40 years old, have a Master’s degree, and be applying for a PhD programme.
• Excellent academic performance.
• The applicant must meet the HSK4 language proficiency standards for Chinese and the applied university’s programme.
• Meeting the program’s and university’s entrance requirements.
• Applicant that has received any other scholarships offered by Chinese government or organizations is not eligible to apply SGS.

Official Website/Email

apply.study.shmec.gov.cn

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