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1. Citizenship

   Applicants applying for Shanghai Government Scholarship for International Students must be non-Chinese citizens.

2. Age and Education Background

   Applicants must have a high school degree or above and be no more than 30 years old.

3. Language Proficiency

   Applicants of specialties taught in Chinese should have achieved a Chinese level of HSK4 or above and meet the language requirement of the college they apply to join. Applicants of specialties taught in Englishshould be good at learning in English.

4. Applicants who have received scholarships from the Chinese government, Shanghai municipal people’s government, or other organizations may no longer apply for SBS Scholarship for International Students.
5. Annual Evaluation System

The SBS Evaluation Committee of Shanghai Government Scholarship will make comprehensive evaluations on the academic performance, attitude, attendance, and conduct of the applicants and the rewards and punishment received by them on an annual basis. International students evaluated as qualified are entitled to enjoy the scholarship for the following year; those who fail the evaluation will be suspended or deprived of the scholarship for the following year.

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1. Application Form
2. Copy of Passport

Applicants are required to provide a copy of their valid passport page (s) with passport-sized photo, name, date of birth, expiration date, and passport number. The period of validity of the passport must at least be 12 months.

Applicants who are already in China must also provide a copy of their valid visa.

1. High School Graduation Certificate
2. High School Academic Transcript
3. Certificate of HSK 4 or above for Chinese-taught majors (applicants who are not native speakers of English should also provide the certificate of an internationally recognized English proficiency test and obtain a score of at least 5.5 in IELTS and 70 in TOEFL). Where it is impossible to provide such certificates in special circumstances, applicants should provide the certificate of English learning throughout primary and secondary school stages or the official certificate of all-English teaching issued by an international school.
4. Recommendation Letter
5. Financial Support Document, Letter of Sponsorship (a photocopy of your sponsor’s passport is also required)
6. Certificate of Non-criminal Record

   Applicants shall submit the non-criminal record within the validity period issued by the local public security organ, and it should be issued within 6 months before the date of application.

7. Foreign Physical Examination Form

   Applicants should have a medical test in strict accordance with the items required in the Foreign Physical Examination Form. If the following conditions exist, the examination form will be considered invalid: lack of important items or photos; no official stamp on the photo; no signature of the physician; no official stamp from the hospital. The validity of the inspection results is 6 months.

8. Applicants whose place of birth is China need to provide the following copies: certificate of naturalization, certificate of cancellation of Chinese household registration, certificate of oversea residency record of at least two years in recent four years.
9. A 3-min introduction video in Chinese/English, depending on the language of instruction (including a 1- min self-introduction, a 1-min explanation about why they choose to study in China, and a 1-min description of their plans for studying in China, as well as their previous experiences of studying in China (if they have)).
10. Electronic photo (2-inch bareheaded, unframed color ID photo with white background, named after passport No.; head size: 2/3 of photo size; resolution: ≥320*240 pixels; aspect ratio: 4:3; photo size: 100-500 KB; format: JPG)

Note:

1. For documents issued in other languages, please provide notarized ones in Chinese or in English.
2. Applicants under 18 years old should provide a Guardian’s Letter of Guarantee.

More Notes for You and Documents You Need to Prepare:

Please read carefully since if you failed to provide all qualified documents in time your application will be rejected.

I: Further Explanation of Documents You Need to Provide:

(Refer more standard for documents)

1. Passport
   • A clear, full-color scan of your passport information page, showing your name, passport number, expiration date, and photo.
   • Some universities may also require blank visa pages, so you are advised to upload a few blank pages as well.
2. Photo
   • A recent passport-sized ID photo (2 x 2 inches) with a plain white background.
   • Full face visible, no headwear (except for religious reasons).
   • Taken within the last 6 months.
3. Highest Degree Graduation Certificate
   • A formal graduation certificate of your highest completed education level (e.g., Senior High School, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree).
   • If the document is not in Chinese or English, it must be translated into Chinese or English and notarized by an authorized translation agency or relevant authority. Self-translations are not accepted.
4. Highest Degree Academic Transcripts
   • Formal academic transcripts of your highest completed education level (e.g., Senior High School, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree), covering ALL academic years, NOT just the final year.
   • If the document is not in Chinese or English, it must be translated into Chinese or English and notarized by an authorized translation agency or relevant authority. Self-translations are not accepted.
5. Chinese Language Proficiency Certificate For Chinese Medium Programs
   • For Bachelor’s degree programs taught in Chinese, HSK Level 4 or above with a minimum score of 180 is usually required.
   • For Master’s degree programs, HSK Level 5 with a score of 180 or above is generally required. A few universities may require HSK Level 6.
   • Higher scores and levels are preferred.
6. English Language Proficiency Certificate For English Medium Programs
   • IELTS (6.0 or above) or TOEFL iBT (90 or above) is generally preferred.
   • If you are unable to provide these test results, you may submit alternative proof, such as a Duolingo English Test score or an official English proficiency certificate issued by your previous school/university, stating that the medium of instruction was English.
   • Higher scores are preferred.
7. Non-criminal Record Certificate
   • Please note that this document is generally valid for only 6 months(Few may require 3 months). For instance, if you submit your application in March, your non-criminal record must have been issued no earlier than September of the previous year.
   • Obtain this certificate from the local police station of your current residence, confirming that you have had no criminal record during the 6 months prior to the date of issuance.
   • If you are currently in China, the certificate must be issued by the local Chinese police.
   • If the document is not in Chinese or English, it must be translated and notarized by an authorized agency or relevant authority. Self-translations are not accepted.
8. Physical Examination Form
   • Download the form template, print it, and bring it to a hospital for the required medical tests. The hospital will complete the form with your results.
   • The medical examination must cover all items listed on the form.
   • Ensure your photo is attached and the form is stamped and signed by the hospital after the examination.
   • The medical results are valid for 6 months only, and few universities will require the report you did within the past 3 months.
   • Forms that are incomplete, lack a final physician’s suggestion, missing the attending physician’s signature, official hospital stamp, or applicant’s sealed photo or contain abnormal examination results will be considered invalid.
   • The document must be in English or Chinese.

II: If you ever studied in China, you MUST provide these extra documents:

1. A Non-objection Transfer Certificate(无异议转学证明).

   Issued by your previous Chinese university. This document should include your personal information, academic performance (including attendance), estimated graduation date, and your current university’s approval of your transfer application. It must also contain the university’s contact information (email and phone), issue date, and official stamp.

2. Scanned copies of all passport pages with entry and exit stamps for China.
3. Scanned copies of all visa pages (X1, X2, T, or others) and residence permit pages (if applicable).
4. A Recommendation Letter From Previous Chinese University.

Some universities may also request a recommendation letter from your previous university or other supporting documents.

III: If you are under 18 years old, you MUST provide these extra documents:

1. Notarized Guardian's Letter of Commitment
   • Students under 18 must find a Chinese guardian who resides in the same city as the university you are applying to, and complete the notarization process as guided in our tutorial video.
   • Upload a scanned copy of the notarized Guardian’s Letter of Commitment. This document must be certified in your home country and notarized in China.
   • Please note that a Notarization of Declaration (声明公证) issued in China is eventually required.
   • A scanned copy is acceptable at the initial stage. If the university later requires the original document or additional materials, we will inform you.
   • For some universities accept Beijing citizens as guardian, guardian services are available on Azimi Education. Learn more here.