SJTU offers a range of scholarship opportunities for outstanding international students:

 

Doctoral Programs: SJTU Fellowship, Chinese Government Scholarship (CGS), Shanghai Government Scholarship (SGS), and SJTU Scholarship.

 

Master’s Programs: CGS, SGS, SJTU Scholarship, SJTU Tuition Waiver Scholarship, and School/College Scholarships.

 

Specific information regarding scholarship coverage and funding duration can be found at http://apply.sjtu.edu.cn/.

 

 

Eligibility Requirements

· Applicants must meet the general eligibility criteria for SJTU international

graduate programs.

 

· Applicants must not have received any other forms of scholarship support.

 

· For doctoral degree applicants: must be under 40 years old.

 

· For master’s degree applicants: must be under 35 years old.

 

 

Application Dates

October 15, 2025       Opening of 2026 applications

 

December 15, 2025   Deadline for 1st Round of Chinese Government Scholarship (apply through SJTU) applications

 

February 15, 2026     Deadline for the Final Round of Chinese Government Scholarship  (apply through SJTU) applications

 

March 31, 2026          Deadline for the SGS Scholarship and SJTU Scholarship applications

 

How to Apply

Applicants may choose to apply through one of two channels: via SJTU or via Chinese Embassies/Consulates. Eligible applicants can only select one of these channels for their application.

1. Apply for Scholarships through SJTU (Type B)

When applying at http://apply.sjtu.edu.cn/, applicants should select “Apply for Scholarship through SJTU” (Type B) and follow the online instructions. It is important to complete the scholarship application procedures on time, according to the university’s requirements. The agency code for SJTU is 10248.

 

If an applicant is not recommended for the CGS Scholarship, they will be automatically considered for other available scholarships, including SGS, SJTU, or School/College Scholarships — there is no need to make multiple selections in the system.

 

2. Apply for Scholarships through Chinese Embassies/Consulates in the Home Country (Type A)

Applicants may also apply for scholarship opportunities through the Chinese Embassies or Consulates in their home countries. The application schedule varies by country (typically 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/.

 

Please note that applicants applying for scholarships through Chinese Embassies/Consulates must also complete an online application on the university’s website following the HOW TO APPLY guidelines outlined in Article 3 of this 2026 SJTU International Graduate Admission.

 

 

Scholarship Notice

Applicants can check the scholarship results via the Study@SJTU system (http://apply.sjtu.edu.cn/). The university will not issue separate written notices for scholarship results.

 

 

Important Notes

* In general, the duration of scholarships cannot be extended. All scholarship recipients are required to participate in the annual scholarship review.

 

* The allocation of the CGS scholarship may be adjusted according to the policies and regulations issued by higher authorities.

 

* The SJTU Scholarship, the SJTU Tuition Waiver Scholarship, as well as the School/College Scholarships, may cover either full or Partial tuition fees; please consult the university and respective school for details in advance.

 

* Regarding accommodation, students may choose to reserve on-campus accommodation or live off-campus. SJTU offers an accommodation subsidy based on your scholarship coverage.

 

 

CONTACTS

Email: gs.admission@sjtu.edu.cn

Tel: +86-21-34208238

Application Website: http://apply.sjtu.edu.cn/ 

Address:

International Affairs Office, Graduate School

Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Room 331, Chen Ruiqiu Building

800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai 200240, China