Donghua University Admissions Open on Chinese Government Scholarship 2026 Cohort
Shanghai is calling — and this time, it’s backing your academic ambitions with serious funding. Donghua University, in partnership with the Shanghai Municipal People’s Government, has officially opened applications for the Shanghai Government Scholarships 2026, offering international students the chance to study in one of China’s most dynamic global cities with full or partial financial support. Designed to attract high-calibre global talent, this scholarship puts world-class education, cutting-edge research, and life in Shanghai within real reach for students who are ready to compete on an international stage.
What makes the Shanghai Government Scholarship at Donghua University especially powerful is how it removes financial barriers instead of merely reducing costs. Applicants can compete for two funding tracks tailored to different needs. The Full Scholarship (Type A) covers 100% tuition fees, on-campus accommodation, comprehensive medical insurance, and provides a monthly living stipend of CNY 2,500 for Bachelor’s students, CNY 3,000 for Master’s students, and CNY 3,500 for Doctoral students — allowing scholars to focus entirely on academics and life in Shanghai. The Partial Scholarship (Type B) still delivers major relief by covering full tuition fees and medical insurance, making it an excellent option for strong candidates who need institutional support to make their China study plan possible.
This opportunity supports degree studies at multiple levels across Donghua University’s academic portfolio, including Chinese-taught Bachelor’s programs, Master’s degrees, and Doctoral programs. Study duration follows standard timelines — typically four years for Bachelor’s, two-and-a-half to three years for Master’s, and four years for PhD — with the exact scholarship period confirmed in each student’s admission notice. Whether your goal is advanced engineering, business innovation, design, materials science, or applied technology, Donghua’s programs are closely aligned with Shanghai’s role as a global hub for industry and research.
The Shanghai Government Scholarship 2026 is aimed at outstanding international students with strong academic promise and global potential. Eligible applicants must be non-Chinese citizens in good health, hold a high school diploma (aged 16–25) for Bachelor’s programs, a Bachelor’s degree (under 35) for Master’s programs, or a Master’s degree (under 40) for Doctoral programs. Candidates should demonstrate strong academic and extracurricular performance and must not be receiving any other Chinese government or institutional scholarships at the time of application — ensuring that this funding reaches new global talent.
The application pathway is simple and direct. Candidates begin by confirming that their intended program is offered at Donghua University, prepare all required documents according to the official guidelines, and submit their application online through Donghua University’s admissions portal. When selecting a funding source, applicants choose “CGS-Category Type B or SGS” — there is no separate application required on the Shanghai Government Scholarship website, as the entire process is handled through the university system. This streamlined approach makes it one of the most accessible major scholarships for international students targeting China in 2026.
For the upcoming intake, the application window for the Shanghai Government Scholarship 2026 at Donghua University opens in early December and runs until 15 April 2026, for fall admission only.
