SJTU provides different kinds of scholarship for excellent applicants, such as Chinese Government Scholarship, Shanghai Government Scholarship, SJTU Scholarship, and others.

Incoming international graduate students have two options for scholarship applications: through Shanghai Jiao Tong University or through Chinese Embassies/Consulates in their home country.

Applicants may choose only one application channel, as submitting duplicate applications through multiple channels is not permitted.

 1. Apply for scholarships through SJTU

Scholarships for doctoral programs include the SJTU Fellowship, CGS/SGS Scholarship, and SJTU Scholarship. Details about each scholarship can be found in the application system.

When applying at http://apply.sjtu.edu.cn/ applicants should choose “apply for scholarship through SJTU”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. 

The sooner an applicant completes the application, the sooner he or she will receive an admission offer and scholarship, provided the university's review results are positive. Applicants can check the scholarship result through the application system.  

2. 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/.

Please note that applicants applying for scholarships through Chinese Embassies/Consulates must also apply on the university’s website following the HOW TO APPLY guidelines outlined in Article 3 of this 2025 SJTU International Graduate Admission.

Important Notes

* In general, the duration of scholarships cannot be extended.

* All scholarship recipients are required to participate in the university annual scholarship review in April and/or May, which will determine their scholarship status for the following academic year.

* The distribution of the CGS scholarship may be adjusted in accordance with the policies and regulations of higher authorities.

* Annual reviews on the CGS website are strictly required for all CGS holders.

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

* 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.

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

Notes

1. The GRE Designated Institution Code of SJTU is 2129.

2. The TOEFL Designated Institution Code of SJTU is B902.

3. For students applying for CGS/CSC TYPE B scholarship, the SJTU agency code is 10248.