Donghua University Shanghai Government Scholarship 2027-2028 | Fully Funded Bachelor’s, Master’s & PhD in China

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Donghua University Shanghai Government Scholarship 2027-2028 | Fully Funded Bachelor’s, Master’s & PhD in China

Donghua University (DHU), Shanghai, China, is accepting international student applications for its 2027-2028 degree programs with opportunities to be considered for the Shanghai Government Scholarship (SGS).

The scholarship is established by the Shanghai Municipal People’s Government to attract outstanding international students to study at universities in Shanghai.

Donghua University offers two categories of Shanghai Government Scholarship:

Type A: Full Scholarship.
Type B: Partial Scholarship.

The scholarship is available for Chinese-taught Bachelor’s programs, Master’s degree programs and Doctoral degree programs.

Applicants must apply directly through Donghua University’s official online application system. There is no need to submit a separate application through the Shanghai Government Scholarship website.

Application Opens for Master’s and PhD: December 1, 2026

Application Opens for Bachelor’s: March 1, 2027

Final Scholarship Application Deadline: April 15, 2027 (18:00 Beijing Time)

1. Scholarship Overview

University: Donghua University (DHU)
Location: Shanghai, China
Scholarship: Shanghai Government Scholarship
Scholarship Abbreviation: SGS
Academic Year: 2027
Degree Levels: Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD
Scholarship Categories: Type A and Type B
Application Opens – Postgraduate: December 1, 2026
Application Opens – Undergraduate: March 1, 2027
Application Deadline: April 15, 2027
University Application Fee: 800 RMB
Application Method: Online

2. Scholarship Categories and Benefits

Donghua University offers two types of Shanghai Government Scholarships.

A. Type A – Full Scholarship

The full scholarship provides the following benefits:

Scholarship Benefits	Coverage
Tuition Fee	Fully Covered
Medical Insurance	Fully Covered
On-Campus Accommodation	Fully Covered
Bachelor’s Monthly Stipend	2,500 RMB
Master’s Monthly Stipend	3,000 RMB
PhD Monthly Stipend	3,500 RMB

B. Type B – Partial Scholarship

The partial scholarship provides:

Full tuition fee exemption.
Medical insurance fee exemption.

Type B does not list free accommodation or a monthly living stipend in Donghua University’s scholarship announcement.

Important: Type A and Type B have different financial coverage. Applicants should check their final Admission Notice to confirm which scholarship category they have received.

3. Available Degree Programs

The Shanghai Government Scholarship is applicable to the following academic programs.

A. Bachelor’s Degree Programs

Chinese-taught Bachelor’s degree programs.
Standard study duration: 4 years.
Applicants must meet the university’s undergraduate admission requirements.

Official 2027 Bachelor’s Programs:

https://english.dhu.edu.cn/undergraduate/list.htm

B. Master’s Degree Programs

Master’s degree programs offered by Donghua University.
Standard study duration: 2.5–3 years.

Official 2027 Master’s Programs:

https://english.dhu.edu.cn/graduate/list.htm

C. Doctoral Degree Programs

Doctoral degree programs offered by Donghua University.
Standard study duration: 4 years.

Official Doctoral Programs:

https://english.dhu.edu.cn/DoctoralPrograms/list.htm

Applicants should check the program catalogue to confirm their preferred major and teaching language.

Important: According to the SGS announcement, Bachelor’s eligibility is specified for Chinese-taught programs. Master’s and Doctoral applicants should check the teaching language of their individual selected programs.

4. Eligibility Criteria

According to Donghua University’s latest detailed Shanghai Government Scholarship announcement, applicants must meet the following general requirements.

General Requirements

Must be a non-Chinese citizen.
Must be in good physical and mental health.
Must demonstrate excellent academic and extracurricular performance.
Must not be receiving other scholarships offered by Chinese governments, institutions or organizations.

Bachelor’s Degree Applicants

Must have completed high school.
Must be at least 16 years old.
Must be under 25 years of age.

Master’s Degree Applicants

Must hold a Bachelor’s degree.
Must be under 35 years of age.

PhD Applicants

Must hold a Master’s degree.
Must be under 40 years of age.

Important: Applicants must also satisfy the academic, language and other admission conditions of their selected 2027 program.

5. Language Requirements

Applicants must meet the language requirements of their selected academic program.

A. Chinese-Taught Programs

The latest detailed postgraduate application guides specify:

HSK Level 5.
Minimum score: 210.

Applicants whose previous degree was entirely taught in Chinese may be eligible for an exemption by submitting an official Medium of Instruction certificate, subject to university verification.

B. English-Taught Programs

The latest detailed postgraduate guides specify:

IELTS Academic: 6.0 or above.
TOEFL iBT: 80 or above.

Applicants whose previous degree was entirely taught in English may be eligible for an exemption by submitting an official English Medium of Instruction certificate, subject to university verification.

C. Bachelor’s Applicants

Bachelor’s applicants must check the language requirements of their selected Chinese-taught program and the relevant 2027 undergraduate admission guide.

Important: The university states that 2027 admission guides and program information are being updated progressively. Applicants should verify the final 2027 language requirements before applying.

6. Required Application Documents

Applicants must prepare documents according to their selected degree level and the relevant 2027 application guide.

The following checklist is based on Donghua University’s latest detailed application instructions currently available.

A. Bachelor’s Degree Applicants

Applicants should prepare:

Valid passport copy.
High school graduation certificate or expected graduation certificate.
Complete high school academic transcripts.
Required language proficiency certificate.
CSCA examination results, where required for the 2027 undergraduate program.
Curriculum Vitae or personal information.
Personal statement or study plan, according to the program guide.
Non-Criminal Record Certificate.
Foreigner Physical Examination Form.
Other supporting academic documents.

Official 2027 CSCA Information:

Click Here to Check Donghua University’s CSCA Test Subjects

CSCA Official Website:

https://csca.cn/

B. Master’s Degree Applicants

Applicants should prepare:

Valid passport copy.
Bachelor’s degree certificate.
Bachelor’s graduation certificate.
Complete undergraduate academic transcripts.
Language proficiency certificate.
Curriculum Vitae.
Research Proposal and Study Plan.
Two academic recommendation letters.
Supervision Intention Letter, where required by the program.
Non-Criminal Record Certificate.
Foreigner Physical Examination Form.
Statement of Financial Support.
Published research papers, awards and other supporting documents, if available.

C. PhD Applicants

Applicants should prepare:

Valid passport copy.
Bachelor’s degree certificate.
Master’s degree certificate.
Bachelor’s and Master’s graduation certificates.
Complete academic transcripts.
Language proficiency certificate.
Curriculum Vitae.
Detailed Research Proposal and Study Plan.
Two recommendation letters.
Supervision Intention Letter and supervisor-signed research proposal cover, as required.
Non-Criminal Record Certificate.
Foreigner Physical Examination Form.
Statement of Financial Support.
Published research papers and other supporting documents, if available.

Important Document Instructions

Documents must be clear color scans of originals.
Documents other than the ID photo should be uploaded in PDF format.
Documents in languages other than Chinese or English must be translated and notarized.
Academic transcripts should include an official grading-scale explanation.
Applicants must upload authentic and complete documents.
Applicants should follow the updated 2027 application guide for their selected degree.

7. Application Procedure

All applicants must apply through Donghua University’s official online application portal.

Official Application Portal:

https://admissions.dhu.edu.cn/

Step 1: Register an Account

Visit the official DHU application portal.
Register a new account if you are applying for the first time.
Previous applicants should log in using their existing account.

Step 2: Select Your Degree Program

Choose your preferred program:

Bachelor’s.
Master’s.
Doctoral.

Check the available majors and teaching language before submitting the application.

Step 3: Select the Scholarship Funding Option

Under the Source of Funding section, select:

CGS-Category Type B or SGS

This is the funding option specified by Donghua University for applicants seeking consideration for either the Chinese Government Scholarship Type B or Shanghai Government Scholarship.

Applicants should not select CSC Type A if they intend to apply through the SGS route.

Step 4: Upload Required Documents

Upload all the necessary documents according to your selected degree level.

Make sure:

All information is correct.
Documents are clear and complete.
Your selected major is correct.
The application is submitted before the deadline.

Step 5: Pay the Application Fee

The university requires an application fee of:

800 RMB

Payment must be completed online through the DHU application system.

The application fee is non-refundable according to the university’s detailed application guide.

Step 6: Submit Your Application

After completing all sections and paying the fee:

Submit your application.
Check that your application status shows Submitted.
Regularly check your account for university comments and updates.
Respond promptly if your application status changes to Returned.

Step 7: University Evaluation and Scholarship Selection

Donghua University will review applications and evaluate eligible applicants.

The university will notify applicants of admission and scholarship results through official email.

Important: Applicants do not need to submit a separate online application through the Shanghai Municipal Government Scholarship website. The application is handled through Donghua University’s own portal.

8. Application Timeline for 2027

Donghua University has published the following 2027 application schedule.

Master’s and PhD Applicants

Activity	Date
Application Opens	December 1, 2026
Phase 1 Scholarship Deadline	January 31, 2027
Phase 2 Scholarship Deadline	April 15, 2027
Final Submission Time	18:00 Beijing Time

Bachelor’s Applicants

Activity	Date
Application Opens	March 1, 2027
Scholarship Application Deadline	April 15, 2027
Final Submission Time	18:00 Beijing Time

Admission Results

First round of admission and scholarship results: May 2027.
Second round of results: June 2027.
Formal admission documents: July 2027.
New student registration: Late August to early September 2027.

All dates and times are according to Beijing Time (GMT+8).

9. Important Instructions for Applicants

Shanghai Government Scholarship has two categories: Type A and Type B.
Type A is a full scholarship.
Type B is a partial scholarship.
Type A includes tuition, medical insurance, accommodation and monthly stipend.
Type B covers tuition and medical insurance.
Bachelor’s scholarships are available for Chinese-taught programs.
Master’s and PhD applicants can explore the relevant university program lists.
Applications must be submitted through Donghua University’s official application portal.
Applicants must select “CGS-Category Type B or SGS” under Source of Funding.
There is no need to submit a separate application through the Shanghai Government Scholarship website.
The application fee is 800 RMB.
Applicants should regularly check their email and application account.
The scholarship duration is generally not extendable beyond the period stated in the Admission Notice.
Applicants must not receive other Chinese government, institutional or organizational scholarships simultaneously under the stated eligibility conditions.