2023 SISU SHANGHAI MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

The history of Shanghai International Studies University (SISU) began in December 1949 with the establishment of the Shanghai Russian School affiliated to East China People’s Revolution University, as one of the earliest institutions where China’s higher education in foreign languages took shape.

SCHOLARSHIP COVERAGE

Shanghai Municipal Government Scholarships (Type A & B) is only available to new applicants who apply for Undergraduate, Master, and Doctoral degree programs.

Type A (Full scholarship): Available only for graduate programs. Covers tuition fees and accommodation fees during the regular years of study, and provides comprehensive insurance. Besides, the scholarship of living cost is given out every month after enrollment to the university, to M.D. students RMB 3000 per month, and to Ph.D. students RMB 3500 per month.

Type B (Partial scholarship): Available both for undergraduate and graduate programs. Covers tuition fee during the regular years of study and fee of comprehensive insurance.

ELIGIBILITY

The Eligibility of 2023 SISU SHANGHAI MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIP:

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

2. Applicants for undergraduate programs should be a high school graduate and not older than 25 with good Chinese proficiency which meets the requirements of degree program.

Applicants for master’s programs should have obtained a bachelor degree and not be older than 35 with good Chinese proficiency which meets the requirements of degree program;

Applicants for doctoral studies should have obtained a master degree and not be older than 40 with good Chinese proficiency which meets the requirements of degree program;

3. Applicants should be diligent and hardworking with outstanding academic achievements and good attendance records.

4. Applicants should not be holding any other scholarships.

★ It is necessary to meet the other requirements of Regulations for the enrollment of students by SISU.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

The application deadline of 2023 SISU SHANGHAI MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIP is MAY 15, 2023.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

The application procedure of 2023 SISU SHANGHAI MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIP:

Step 1：Apply Online

1. Apply online through SGS online application system http://study.edu.sh.gov.cn/apply/ , submit online the completed Application form for Shanghai Municipal Government Scholarship, and download it.

2. Apply online through SISU online application system http://apply.shisu.edu.cn , fill application information and upload E-copies of all the required application documents.

Step 2：Pay the application fee

Undergraduate programs at Hongkou campus: 450 RMB or overseas transfer of 75 USD.
Undergraduate programs at Songjiang campus: 750 RMB or overseas transfer of 125 USD.
Master and Doctoral programs: 800 RMB or overseas transfer of 130 USD.

Payment methods:

1. Pay it directly in the SISU online application system

2. Pay through bank transfer, and upload the payment voucher to SISU online application system.

Beneficiary Name	Shanghai International Studies University
A/C No.	Overseas: 1001274409026402334	Domestic: 9558851001005721887
Bank	Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, Shanghai Shangwai Sub-Branch
Swift Code	ICBKCNBJSHI
Bank Address	566 West Dalian Road, Shanghai, P. R. China

★Please indicate the applicant’s name or application number in the remittance details. Accepted or not, the application fee is non-refundable.

Step 3: Confirm submission of SISU online application

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS FOR SISU ONLINE APPLICATION SYSTEM (except for ID photo, all documents must be submitted in PDF format)

1.For Undergraduate Programs of 2023 SISU SHANGHAI MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIP

1. Application form for 2023 SISU SHANGHAI MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIP required to download, print and sign after submitting successfully at SGS Online Application System.

2. Diploma and academic record in original or notarized copy in English or Chinese. Applicants, who are about to graduate, can submit a certification of upcoming graduation.

3. Photocopy of HSK certificate.

4. Foreigner Physical Examination Form (written in English or Chinese) (DOWNLOAD at bottom). Please carefully plan your physical examination schedule as the result is valid for only 6 months.

5. Non-criminal certificate (written in English or Chinese).

6. Photocopy of passport.

7. If you graduate from high school in China, please submit your parents’ passport.

8. Personal ID photo.

9. Offline remittance voucher of the Application Fee (or pay it directly in the application system).

★ It is necessary to meet the other required documents of Regulations for the enrollment of students by SISU.

2. For Master and Doctoral Programs of 2023 SISU SHANGHAI MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIP

1. Application form for 2023 SISU SHANGHAI MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIP required to download, print and sign after submitting successfully at SGS Online Application System.

2. Acceptance Letter from supervisor for PhD Applicants at SISU, (DOWNLOAD at bottom). Please click here for the name list of the mentor.

3. Highest diploma: prospective diploma recipients must submit an official document issued by your current school to prove your current student status or expected graduation date. Documents in languages other than Chinese or English must be attached with notarized Chinese or English translations.

4. Academic transcripts: transcripts in languages other than Chinese or English must be attached with original notarized Chinese or English translations.

5. Photocopy of HSK certificate or English proficiency certification (If applicable).

6. A Study Plan or Research Proposal (written in Chinese or English, 1000 words minimum).

7. Two Recommendation Letters (written in Chinese or English); Master’s program applicants are required to submit recommendation letters signed by professors or associate professors, and doctoral program applicants are required to submit recommendation letters signed by professors.

8. Foreigner Physical Examination Form (written in English or Chinese) (DOWNLOAD at bottom). Please carefully plan your physical examination schedule as the result is valid for only 6 months.

9. Non-criminal certificate (written in English or Chinese).

10. Photocopy of passport.

11. Personal ID photo.

12. Offline remittance voucher of the Application Fee (or pay it directly in the application system).

★ It is necessary to meet the other required documents of Regulations for the enrollment of students by SISU.

Notes

The Notes of 2023 SISU SHANGHAI MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIP:

1. After receiving the application documents, SISU will contact the applicants by email or phone call. Please keep your cell phone on and frequently check your email.

2. A written examination will be organized by SISU in April and May of 2023, and those who pass the written examination will be eligible to enter the interview. Please make sure your email address is correct and check your email occasionally, you will receive some IMPORTANT INFORMATION, eg. the arrangement of examination, etc.

3. After the entrance exam, the university will decide the nominated candidates. The final scholarship admission results are to be published in early July on our website http://www.oisa.shisu.edu.cn/

4. Scholarship recipients are required to register at SISU on the date specified on the admission notice. Students who arrive late without approval in advance will not have their Scholarship reserved；

For newly enrolled scholarship students who apply for extension of admission, scholarship eligibility will not be reserved.

5. All application documents must have original documents in preparation for admission inspection. The scholarship will be revoked for those who provide a false document.