{"id":60,"date":"2026-03-02T21:43:21","date_gmt":"2026-03-02T21:43:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bdjagopress.com\/degree\/?p=60"},"modified":"2026-03-02T21:54:57","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T21:54:57","slug":"shanghai-government-scholarship-at-donghua-university-2025-2026-fully-funded-full-guide-benefits-eligibility-and-how-to-apply","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bdjagopress.com\/degree\/shanghai-government-scholarship-at-donghua-university-2025-2026-fully-funded-full-guide-benefits-eligibility-and-how-to-apply\/","title":{"rendered":"Shanghai Government Scholarship at Donghua University 2025\/2026 (Fully Funded): Full Guide, Benefits, Eligibility, and How to Apply"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you want to study in Shanghai with major costs covered, the Shanghai Government Scholarship (SGS)<\/strong> at Donghua University (DHU)<\/strong> is one of the strongest options for the 2025\/2026 cycle (2026 intake)<\/strong>. It\u2019s designed to attract high-performing international students into Bachelor\u2019s (Chinese-taught), Master\u2019s, and PhD programs<\/strong> at DHU.<\/p>\n

Below is a clear, practical breakdown of what you get, who can apply, and how to submit a clean application that actually has a chance.<\/p>\n

What is the Shanghai Government Scholarship (SGS) at DHU?<\/h2>\n

The Shanghai Municipal People\u2019s Government<\/strong> has offered SGS since 2006 to support outstanding international students studying in Shanghai. DHU participates in this scholarship and uses it to fund degree students across eligible programs.<\/p>\n

At DHU, SGS is offered in two main types<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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    Type A (Full Scholarship)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Type B (Partial Scholarship)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    The scholarship is competitive, but if your academics are strong and your documents are organized, it\u2019s absolutely doable.<\/p>\n

    Programs You Can Apply For (at DHU)<\/h2>\n

    According to DHU\u2019s official scholarship page, SGS can be used for:<\/p>\n

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      Chinese-taught Bachelor\u2019s programs<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Master\u2019s degree programs<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Doctoral (PhD) degree programs<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      So if you\u2019re aiming for a Master\u2019s or PhD taught in English, SGS can still apply, as long as you meet the university\u2019s language requirements and program rules (more on that below).<\/p>\n

      Scholarship Coverage (What You Actually Get)<\/h2>\n

      \u2705 Type A (Full Scholarship)<\/h3>\n

      DHU lists Type A as covering:<\/p>\n

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        Tuition fee waiver<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Medical insurance fee waiver<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        On-campus dorm fee waiver<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Monthly stipend<\/strong><\/p>\n

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          Bachelor\u2019s: CNY 2,500\/month<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Master\u2019s: CNY 3,000\/month<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          PhD: CNY 3,500\/month<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          This is why people call it \u201cfully funded.\u201d In most cases, your biggest remaining costs are personal spending, visa-related costs, and sometimes deposits or optional upgrades (like off-campus housing).<\/p>\n

          \u2705 Type B (Partial Scholarship)<\/h3>\n

          Type B at DHU covers:<\/p>\n

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            Tuition fee waiver<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Medical insurance fee waiver<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            So you would usually cover accommodation and living expenses yourself if you receive Type B.<\/p>\n

            Duration of Study (and Scholarship Length)<\/h2>\n

            DHU publishes the standard study durations as:<\/p>\n

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              Bachelor\u2019s: 4 years<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              Master\u2019s: 2.5\u20133 years<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              PhD: 4 years<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              Important detail: DHU notes that the actual scholarship duration depends on your Admission Notice<\/strong> and usually can\u2019t be extended<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

              Eligibility Requirements (Simple Checklist)<\/h2>\n

              DHU\u2019s SGS requirements include:<\/p>\n

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                Non-Chinese citizen<\/strong>, in good health<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                Age limits:<\/p>\n

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                  Bachelor\u2019s: 16\u201325<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                  Master\u2019s: under 35<\/strong> (must hold a bachelor\u2019s degree)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                  PhD: under 40<\/strong> (must hold a master\u2019s degree)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n

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                  Strong academic + extracurricular performance<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                  You cannot be holding another China-based scholarship<\/strong> from government\/institutes\/organizations at the same time<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                  Language requirements (DHU program requirement)<\/h3>\n

                  For postgraduate programs, DHU\u2019s 2026 application guides list language standards such as:<\/p>\n

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                    Chinese-taught<\/strong>: HSK 5 (with a minimum score requirement mentioned by DHU)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                    English-taught<\/strong>: typically IELTS (Academic) \/ TOEFL iBT minimums per DHU guide<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                    Even if the scholarship is your focus, language eligibility is still a make-or-break factor<\/strong> for admission.<\/p>\n

                    Application Period (2025\/2026 \u2013 2026 Intake)<\/h2>\n

                    DHU\u2019s SGS page states the application window for the 2026 intake<\/strong> as:
                    December 1, 2025 to April 15, 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

                    So if you\u2019re writing an article for \u201c2025\/2026,\u201d the clean way to describe it is: \u201c2025\/2026 cycle (for September 2026 intake)\u201d<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

                    How to Apply (Step-by-Step, DHU Official Method)<\/h2>\n

                    Here\u2019s the part many students get wrong: DHU specifically says you apply through DHU\u2019s own online application system<\/strong>, and you do not need<\/strong> to submit a separate application on the Shanghai scholarship website for SGS in this process.<\/p>\n

                    Step 1: Choose your program first<\/h3>\n

                    Pick your Bachelor\u2019s \/ Master\u2019s \/ PhD program at DHU and make sure you meet its requirements. DHU recommends checking the program list and application guide for the current year.<\/p>\n

                    Step 2: Apply on DHU\u2019s admissions portal<\/h3>\n

                    Submit your application at DHU\u2019s official portal: admissions.dhu.edu.cn<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

                    When filling out the funding section, DHU instructs applicants to choose:
                    \u201cCGS-Category Type B or SGS\u201d<\/strong> under \u201cSource of Funding.\u201d<\/p>\n

                    Step 3: Pay the application fee<\/h3>\n

                    DHU\u2019s Master\u2019s and PhD guides mention an application fee (800 CNY)<\/strong> and that your application can become invalid if it\u2019s not paid.<\/p>\n

                    Step 4: Upload documents (proper format matters)<\/h3>\n

                    DHU emphasizes that uploaded files should be clear color scans<\/strong>, and most documents should be PDF<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

                    Step 5: Track your application status and respond fast<\/h3>\n

                    DHU\u2019s guides explain status updates like \u201cSubmitted,\u201d \u201cReturned,\u201d and \u201cUnder Review,\u201d and they warn that if your file is returned and you don\u2019t fix it on time, it may become invalid.<\/p>\n

                    Commonly Required Documents (What to Prepare Early)<\/h2>\n

                    Exact document lists vary by program level, but DHU\u2019s Master\u2019s\/PhD guides clearly include items like:<\/p>\n

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                      Passport scan (plus China visa\/entry pages if applicable)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                      Degree certificates + full transcripts (with grading scale explanation)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                      Language certificates (HSK\/IELTS\/TOEFL depending on program)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                      Recommendation letters (PhD guide explicitly mentions two<\/strong>)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                      Translations\/notarization if documents aren\u2019t in Chinese\/English<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                      For many DHU postgraduate majors, you may also need to contact a supervisor and prepare program-specific materials\u2014so don\u2019t wait until the last week.<\/p>\n

                      Final Tips to Improve Your Chances<\/h2>\n
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                        Apply early inside the window<\/strong> (don\u2019t aim for the last week).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                        Make your PDFs clean and readable<\/strong> (blurry scans kill applications).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                        Match your language proof to the program language<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                        For Master\u2019s\/PhD, start supervisor contact early<\/strong> if your major requires it.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                        Check email constantly<\/strong> after submission (interviews, corrections, pre-admission steps may come via email).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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