Study in Shanghai Jiaotong University: Chinese Government Scholarship Program 2026

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.

I. 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.
ClassesScholarship
First-Class ScholarshipPeriod：4 years Covers tuition, living allowance (2,500 CNY per month), accommodation subsidy, insurance
Second-Class ScholarshipPeriod：4 years Covers tuition, accommodation subsidy (1,000 CNY per month), insurance
Third-Class ScholarshipPeriod：4 years Covers accommodation subsidy (1,000 CNY per month), 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.

  • 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.
ClassesScholarship
First-Class ScholarshipPeriod：4 years Covers tuition, living allowance (2,500 CNY per month), accommodation subsidy (1,000 CNY per month), insurance
Second-Class ScholarshipPeriod：4 years Covers 50% of the tuition, accommodation subsidy (1,000 CNY per month), insurance
Third-Class ScholarshipPeriod：4 years Covers 25% of the tuition, 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.

  • 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).

 

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Study in Nanjing University: Chinese Government Scholarship Program 2026

To support students and scholars from around the world in studying and conducting research at Chinese higher education institutions, enhance mutual understanding and friendship between the Chinese people and people of other countries, and promote exchanges and cooperation between China and other nations in education, science and technology, culture, economy, and trade, the Chinese government established the Chinese Government Scholarship. Since 2008, with the approval of the Chinese Ministry of Education, Nanjing University has been awarding this scholarship to outstanding international master’s and doctoral students applying to study at the university.

I. Category of Majors

You may find your major in the category of majors. 

1. Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens in good health.

2. Educational background and age requirements:

– Applicants for master’s degree studies must have a bachelor’s degree and be under the age of 35.

– Applicants for doctoral degree studies must have a master’s degree and be under the age of 40.

Prospective graduates who have not yet received their graduation certificate must provide a pre-graduation certificate issued by their current institution, proving that they are expected to graduate successfully and obtain their diploma before July of the enrollment year.

3. Language requirements:

– For programs taught in Chinese:

– Admission requirements:
– Science/Engineering: HSK Level 4 (score ≥ 180)
– Humanities/Social Sciences: HSK Level 5 (score ≥ 180)

– Graduation requirements:
– Science/Engineering: HSK Level 5 (score ≥ 180)
– Humanities/Social Sciences: HSK Level 6 (score ≥ 180)

– For programs taught in English:

– Admission requirements:
– IELTS score ≥ 6.0, or
– TOEFL score ≥ 85 (or TOEFL Essentials score ≥ 9; Nanjing University’s TOEFL code is C288), or
– Duolingo English Test score ≥ 100 (https://englishtest.duolingo.cn/applicants)

– Graduation requirement:
– Pass HSK Level 3 (score ≥ 180)

Applications from candidates who do not meet the language requirements will not be accepted.

※ Students who have already received other Chinese scholarships for the 2026-2027 academic year are not eligible to apply. If discovered, their eligibility for the Chinese Government Scholarship will be revoked, and they must return any funds already received. Those who intentionally conceal their funding status will be disqualified and barred from applying for the Chinese Government Scholarship for three years.

1. Scholarship Duration:
The duration of the Master‘s program is 2–3 years, and the Doctoral program is 4 years.

2. Disciplinary and Annual Review Requirements for Scholarship Students:
Scholarship students must engage in full-time study at Nanjing University and strictly abide by all university rules and regulations. All learning, research, and thesis writing must be completed on campus. Remote coursework is not supported, and transfer to other universities is not permitted. In principle, students are not allowed to leave the university during the semester, including for returning home for visits, conducting research abroad, or internships, except during official holidays. In special circumstances, students must submit an application along with consent documents from their supervisor and department, and obtain approval from the College of Overseas Education before taking temporary leave. Deliberate violation of regulations or unauthorized leave during the semester will result in suspension or cancellation of scholarship eligibility.

In accordance with the regulations of the China Scholarship Council, all scholarship students in this program must participate in an annual scholarship review. The review takes place between March and May each year. Only those who pass the review may continue to receive the scholarship. Students who do not pass the annual review will have their scholarship suspended or canceled.

3. Full Scholarship Coverage Includes:
1). Tuition Fees: Exempted.
2). Living Allowance: Master’s students will receive a monthly living allowance of RMB 3,000, and doctoral students will receive RMB 3,500 for the duration of the scholarship.
3). Medical Insurance: RMB 800 per academic year. Scholarship students are required to purchase comprehensive medical insurance during their period of study.
4). Accommodation: Students may reside free of charge in the international student dormitories of Nanjing University for the duration of the scholarship.

1. Between November 1, 2025, and January 20, 2026, log in to the Nanjing University International Student Online Service System to complete online registration and application (Please select “Chinese Government Scholarship Type B” for the study program).

The following documents must be uploaded during the application:

1) Highest academic certificate;
2) Academic transcripts during the study period (Applicants for doctoral programs must submit undergraduate and master’s degree transcripts);
3) Two recommendation letters from associate professors or above, or professionals with equivalent academic titles (Provided by professors or associate professors, should include the applicant’s study objectives in China, the cooperation between the Chinese and foreign supervisors or inter-university exchange details, and an evaluation of the applicant’s comprehensive ability and future potential);
4) HSK certificate (for Chinese-taught programs) / IELTS, TOEFL, or Duolingo English Test score report (for English-taught programs);
5) Personal Statement (using the Template of Personal Statement);
6) List of published articles and research achievements in the professional field, along with representative works or abstracts (if applicable);
7) Physical Health Examination Record (The Nanjing University Foreigner Physical Examination Form is invalid if any section is missing, if no personal photo is attached or the photo is not stamped, or if it lacks the doctor’s and hospital’s signatures and stamps. The examination results are valid for 6 months);
8) Passport homepage;
9) Non-criminal record certificate (valid for 6 months);
10) Applicants for doctoral programs must provide a summary of their master’s thesis;
11) Applicants for Architecture and Urban Planning programs must submit a portfolio of relevant works.

2. After submitting the application, you will receive initial review feedback within 3 business days. If notified to supplement materials, please submit the required documents before the application deadline.

3. In late February 2026, all applications that pass the initial review will undergo a further review by the relevant academic departments. The review results are expected to be announced via system messages and emails in early March 2026. Successful applicants will receive a Pre-admission Notice from Nanjing University (Doctoral applicants will also receive a Personal Statement confirmed with the supervisor’s signature).

4. Applicants who receive the Pre-admission Notice must log in to the Chinese Government Scholarship application system  before March 17, 2026, to complete online registration and application (Agency No.: “10284”, Program Category: “Type B”). Before submission, please carefully read the “Information System Applicant User Guide” and the “Chinese Government Scholarship Application Document Checklist“. When submitting the application, upload the Pre-admission Notice from Nanjing University (Doctoral applicants must also upload the Personal Statement with the supervisor’s signature). (If you have already submitted the application before receiving the Pre-admission Notice, please withdraw it first. After uploading the Pre-admission Notice, resubmit the application.) Applicants who receive the Pre-admission Notice from Nanjing University but fail to submit the application in the CSC system as required before March 17, 2026, will be deemed to have voluntarily waived the university’s recommendation opportunity.

※ Documents not in Chinese or English must be accompanied by a notarized or officially issued Chinese or English translation.

※ Applicants are responsible for the accuracy and authenticity of the submitted information and documents. If any falsification is discovered, the applicant’s admission eligibility will be revoked.

※ Please ensure that the materials submitted on http://studyinchina.csc.edu.cn/ are consistent with those on https://nju.17gz.org/. The China Scholarship Council (CSC) will organize experts to conduct the final review of applicants recommended by the university. The application materials will serve as a crucial basis for CSC’s final admission decision (Please note: Not every applicant recommended by the university will ultimately receive the scholarship).

  1. After the university receives the final admission list confirmed by the CSC, applicants will be promptly notified via email and system messages, and admission notices and other relevant documents will be mailed to new students. (The announcement date for the final admission results is currently undetermined. Please pay attention to further notifications from the university. For reference only, the results were announced in early July last year.)
  2. New students will commence their studies at Nanjing University in early September 2026. The specific registration date will be indicated on the admission notice.
  3. During registration, new students must present the following documents for the university’s verification of scholarship eligibility: the Nanjing University Admission Notice, the JW201 Visa Application Form (physical or electronic copy), the Physical Examination Record for Foreigners, and the original highest academic certificate (if the original is not in Chinese or English, a notarized Chinese or English translation is also required). Failure to pass this verification will result in cancellation of the scholarship qualification.

Mr. Wang Dongxu        

Position: Government-Funded Student Program Supervisor

Address: Room 514, College of Overseas Education, Nanjing University, No. 18 Jinyin Street, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China 

Postcode: 210008  

Email: wangdongxu@nju.edu.cn

Tel: +86-25-83594535

Fax: +86-25-83316747 

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