Scholarship 2026-2027 at ECUST (East China University of Science and Technology)
Shanghai is once again opening its doors to global talent — and East China University of Science and Technology (ECUST) has officially launched applications for the Shanghai Government Scholarship 2026, giving international students a powerful chance to study in one of Asia’s most dynamic academic and innovation hubs. Designed to attract high-achieving students from around the world, this highly competitive funding program supports undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral studies starting in September 2026, making it a serious opportunity for anyone seeking a fully or partially funded education in China’s most international city.
What makes the Shanghai Government Scholarship at ECUST stand out is its flexible, level-based funding structure, which allows students at different academic stages to access tailored financial support. Under Class A (Full Scholarship), available for Master’s and PhD students, the program covers full tuition fees, shared on-campus accommodation, comprehensive medical insurance, and provides a monthly living allowance of RMB 3,000 for master’s and RMB 3,500 for doctoral students throughout the study period. For those who qualify under Class B (Partial Scholarship) — open to Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD applicants — the scholarship covers full tuition and medical insurance, significantly reducing the cost of studying in Shanghai. In addition, the Undergraduate 1+4 Program Scholarship offers a unique pathway for Chinese-taught degrees: it fully funds the pre-university year with tuition, accommodation, insurance, and a monthly stipend of RMB 2,500, followed by a partial scholarship covering tuition and insurance for the remaining four years of undergraduate study.
This opportunity is open to international students from all countries who meet ECUST’s academic and language standards. Applicants may apply for undergraduate, master’s, or doctoral programs, depending on the scholarship category. Master’s and PhD candidates are eligible for Class A or Class B, while undergraduate applicants may apply under Class B or the 1+4 Chinese-taught program. Candidates for the 1+4 route must hold at least an HSK Level 3 certificate, and all applicants must satisfy ECUST’s admission requirements and be in good physical and mental health to qualify for scholarship consideration.
The application process is simple, direct, and fully online. Candidates register and submit their applications through ECUST’s official system at apply.ecust.edu.cn. During the application, students select “Yes” under the scholarship section and choose the appropriate category — Shanghai Government Scholarship Class A, Class B, or the 1+4 Program — before final submission. Full official guidance is available at https://ies.ecust.edu.cn/en/msg.php?id=74, and applicants are encouraged to follow the instructions carefully to ensure their scholarship choice is correctly recorded.
For students planning their 2026 intake, timing is critical. The application deadline for Master’s and PhD candidates is 15 April 2026, while undergraduate applicants must apply by 30 April 2026. All successful candidates will begin their academic journey at ECUST in September 2026, stepping into Shanghai’s world-class education, research, and innovation ecosystem. With strong government backing, flexible funding categories, and access to one of China’s top universities, the Shanghai Government Scholarship 2026 at ECUST stands out as a strategic, career-shaping opportunity for international students ready to study in Asia’s most global city.
