Chinese Government Scholarship

In order to strengthen mutual understanding and friendship between the Chinese and people around the world and promote China’s exchange and cooperation with other countries in various fields, the Chinese government sets up scholarships for talented students and scholars to pursue higher education or conduct research in Chinese universities.

Official Website: https://www.campuschina.org/scholarships/index.html

Application Methods —— Undergraduate Chinese Program
  • Students applying for Chinese Government Scholarship should directly contact the local Chinese Embassy or Consulate. When completing the scholarship application form, the applicant should select Shanghai Jiao Tong University as the first priority. The scholarship content is subject to the website of China Scholarship Council. As for accommodation, SJTU does not provide free dormitory, but provides accommodation subsidy (1,000 CNY per month).
  • Students applying for SJTU scholarships can click the option “Apply for scholarship” when completing the online application form. Excellent students will be awarded the scholarships in the following form.
Classes Scholarship Criteria
First-Class Scholarship Period:4 years Covers tuition, living allowance (2,500 CNY per month), accommodation subsidy, insurance Applicants should be officially admitted by SJTU and not be awardees of other scholarships at the same time. Scholarship decision is based on the comprehensive ranking of applicants’ both academic and interview performance. Scholarship results will be announced together with the admission results. SJTU reserves the right of final explanation.
Second-Class Scholarship Period:4 years Covers tuition, accommodation subsidy (1,000 CNY per month), insurance
Third-Class Scholarship Period:4 years Covers accommodation subsidy (1,000 CNY per month), insurance
Application Methods —— Undergraduate English & French Program
  • Students applying for Chinese Government Scholarship should directly contact the local Chinese Embassy or Consulate. When completing the scholarship application form, the applicant should select Shanghai Jiao Tong University as the first priority. The scholarship content is subject to the website of China Scholarship Council. As for accommodation, SJTU does not provide free dormitory, but provides accommodation subsidy (1,000 CNY per month).
  • Students applying for SJTU scholarships will have a chance to be awarded the scholarships in the following form.
Classes Scholarship Criteria
First-Class Scholarship Period:4 years Covers tuition, living allowance (2,500 CNY per month), accommodation subsidy (1,000 CNY per month), insurance Accomplished application procedure on the Common application system .
Applicants should be officially admitted by SJTU and not be awardees of other scholarships at the same time.
Provide relevant English language certificate according to language requirement of English Program.
SJTU reserves the right of final explanation.
Second-Class Scholarship Period:4 years Covers 50% of the tuition, accommodation subsidy (1,000 CNY per month), insurance
Third-Class Scholarship Period:4 years Covers 25% of the tuition, insurance
Application Methods —— Graduate Programs

Incoming international graduate students have two options for Chinese Government Scholarship applications: through Shanghai Jiao Tong University (Type B) or through Chinese Embassies/Consulates in their home country (Type A). Applicants may choose only one application channel, as submitting duplicate applications through multiple channels is not permitted.

  • Apply for Chinese Government Scholarship through SJTU

    When applying at http://apply.sjtu.edu.cn/, applicants should select “Apply for Scholarship through SJTU” and follow the online instructions. Applicants may register on the CSC website (https://studyinchina.csc.edu.cn/#/register ), follow the application procedure and submit the application form. When applying on the CSC website, please make sure to choose Scholarship Type B, as well as fill in SJTU’s agency number “10248” and upload the pre-admission notice of SJTU (provided the university's review results are positive) and other required materials. It is important to complete the scholarship application procedures on time, according to the university’s requirements.

  • Apply for Scholarships through Chinese Embassies/Consulates in the Home Country

    Applicants may also apply for scholarship opportunities through the Chinese Embassies or Consulates in their home countries. The application schedule varies by country (usually from November to April). Please consult the Chinese Embassy/Consulate regarding its application schedule, eligibility, requirements, procedures, necessary documents, agency number, program categories, and other relevant information in advance. For contact information of Chinese Embassies and Consulates, please visit the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China at http://www.fmprc.gov.cn/mfa_eng/.

Regarding accommodation, SJTU does not provide free dormitories; however, the university offers an accommodation subsidy based on your scholarship coverage. Students may choose to reserve on-campus accommodation or live off-campus.

Application Methods —— Graduate Programs
  • Students applying for CSC Scholarship(Chinese Government Scholarship)should directly contact the local Chinese Embassy or Consulate. For specific application periods and requirements, please refer to the information published by the local Chinese embassy or consulate. The scholarship content is subject to the website of China Scholarship Council.For Application Guide for Chinese Government Scholarship you can click HERE( https://www.csc.edu.cn ). Please note we do not offer pre-admission notice.

Note: As for accommodation, SJTU does not provide free dormitory, but provides accommodation subsidy (1,200 RMB/ Month for General scholars,1,500RMB/Month for Senior scholars).

  • In order to deepen the academic friendship and mutual understanding between Chinese and foreign young generation, and to build a platform for the international exchanges and cooperation of young talents, China Scholarship Council (CSC) has established the China Link Scholarship Program for international students hoping to engage in academic and research activities in China. Please click HERE for details.

Note: As for accommodation, SJTU does not provide free dormitory, but provides accommodation subsidy (1,200 RMB/ Month for General scholars,1,500RMB/Month for Senior scholars).