Ⅰ. Types of scholarship and who shall apply
Type A (full scholarship)
It is granted to excellent international students who will apply for Master/Doctor degree program at USST
Type B (partial scholarship）
It is granted to excellent international students who will apply for Bachelor/Master/Doctor degree program at USST
Ⅱ. The scholarship contains:
Type A (full scholarship)
Students who are granted the type A scholarship will be exempt from tuition, International Students Apartment Fees and comprehensive medical insurances.
Type B (partial scholarship）
Students who are granted the type B scholarship will be exempt from tuition and comprehensive medical insurances.
Ⅲ. When to apply and how to apply, application fees
Application Fee: (800 CNY, not refundable)
http://isoe.usst.edu.cn/9790/list.htm
Hard Copies Sending Address:
http://isoe.usst.edu.cn/9791/list.htm
(The application documents and application fee will not be returned no matter you are accepted or not.)
Type A (full scholarship)
Application of type A will be processed by the university from JAN. 13rd to 15th MAY, 2023.
Please go to http://study.edu.sh.gov.cn/apply/ and apply online. Choose “UNIVERSITY OF SHANGHAI FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY” as your desired school.
List of Application material for easy reference:
1. Application Form for Shanghai Government Scholarship (SGS) Class A，filled in Chinese or English
2. Notarized copies and Chinese or English translations of your highest education certificate, including graduation and degree certificates. Verification letter from school or employer should be provided if the applicants are students or employed. Those who submitted pre-graduation certificate/Estimated Graduate Proof will be required to provide original graudation certificate on registration day.
3. Notarized official transcripts of study records in Chinese or English. Chinese or English translations of the transcripts should be notarized too.
4. Study Plan in China in Chinese or English；
5. Letter of Recommendation in Chinese or English from two professors or associate professors from the institution where the applicants h**e completed or will complete study program；( for Master or Doctor degree program applicants only)；The Letter shall include the details of Signature, Email address, landline or mobile phone number, date) 
Letter of Recommendation（USST).docx
6. Copy of Chinese language proficiency test result of new HSK 4 or above (for students will take programs taught in Chinese only);
7. Students who apply for art programs should provide their works;
8. Copy of valid passport. (at least 6 months validity before your application)
9. Guardian's Letter of Guarantee is required for applicants under 18 years old.
10.Supervisor Acceptance Letter. (http://isoe.usst.edu.cn/9788/list.htm) For MASTER AND DOCTORATE PROGRAM ONLY!
11.Application Fee 800 CNY (Sending Bank statements or Screenshot of online payment via Wechat)
Link:http://isoe.usst.edu.cn/9790/list.htm
12. PHYSICAL EXAMINATION RECORD FOR FOREIGNER / Blood Test
13.Passport-sized Photo;
Photo format: JPG format，size 100-500kb,bareheaded photo, white background without border, head takes up 2/3 of the photo size, not less than 320*240 pixels, aspect ratio 4:3；
14.Uploading Short Video (Include brief introduction, academic background and study plan at USST, etc, format: Flv, mp4 or **i; Medium of Language: depends on the Medium of Instruction of your major, video size: 30M to 80M)
15. Non-crime Proof (Issued within past 5-6 months);
16. Award certificates ( if there is some);
All materials as mentioned above will not be returned.
Follow-up procedure: https://isoe.usst.edu.cn/9784/list.htm
Type B (partial scholarship）
Application of type B will be processed by the university from JAN. 13 to July. 5th, 2023.
Please go to hhttp://study.edu.sh.gov.cn/apply/ and apply online. Choose “UNIVERSITY OF SHANGHAI FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY” as your desired school.
List of application material for easy reference:
1. Application Form for Shanghai Government Scholarship (SGS) Class B，filled in Chinese or English
2. Notarized copies and Chinese or English translations of your highest education certificate, including graduation and degree certificates. Verification letter should be provided if the applicants are students or employed. Those who submitted pre-graduation certificate/Estimated Graduate Proof will be required to provide original graudation certificate on registration day.
3. Official transcripts of study records in Chinese or English. Chinese or English translations of the transcripts should be notarized.
4. Study Plan in China in Chinese or English (for Master or Doctor degree program applicants only)；
5. Letter of Recommendation in Chinese or English from two professors or associate professors from the institution where the applicants h**e completed or will complete study program ( for Master or Doctor degree program applicants only)；The Letter shall include the details of Signature, Email address, landline or mobile phone number, date) Letter of Recommendation（USST).docx
6. Copy of Chinese language proficiency test result of new HSK 4 or above (for students who will take programs taught in Chinese);
7. Students who apply for art programs should provide their works;
8. Copy of valid passport. (at least 6 months validity before your application)
9. Guardian's Letter of Guarantee is required for applicants under 18 years old.
10.Supervisor Acceptance Letter. (http://isoe.usst.edu.cn/9788/list.htm) For MASTER AND DOCTORATE PROGRAM ONLY!
11.Application Fee 800 CNY (Sending Bank statements or Screenshot of online payment via Wechat)
Link:http://isoe.usst.edu.cn/9790/list.htm
12. PHYSICAL EXAMINATION RECORD FOR FOREIGNER / Blood Test
13.Passport-sized Photo;
Photo format: JPG format，size 100-500kb,bareheaded photo, white background without border, head takes up 2/3 of the photo size, not less than 320*240 pixels, aspect ratio 4:3；
14.Uploading Short Video (Include brief introduction,academic background and study plan at USST, etc, format: Flv, mp4 or **i; Medium of Language: depends on the Medium of Instruction of your major, video size: 30M to 80M)
15. Non-crime Proof (Issued within past 5-6 months);
16. Award certificates ( if there is some);
All materials as mentioned above will not be returned.
Follow-up procedure: https://isoe.usst.edu.cn/9784/list.htm
NB.
The result of SGS A or B application will be announced in your application account at http://study.edu.sh.gov.cn/apply/c.asp?action=AS_SS_Entry （“Study in Shanghai”）. Admitted students must bring the Original Copies to register on the dates listed on the admission letter. Your enrollment will be canceled without providing the relevant certificates then.
Ⅳ. About Visa for Study in China and Registration Formalities of Scholarship Winner
1. Visa for study in China
The winners of Scholarship type A and type B who directly come to Shanghai from abroad should apply for the student visa (for students who will study for over 6 months, “X” visa should be applied) to the Chinese embassy or consulate in their country with original and copy of Admission Notice, Visa Application for Study in China (JW201/JW202), Foreigner Physical Examination Form, Scholarship Award Notice and valid passport.
Chinese Embassies
https://www.fmprc.gov.cn/mfa_eng/wjb_663304/zwjg_665342/2490_665344/
Chinese Consulates General
https://www.fmprc.gov.cn/mfa_eng/wjb_663304/zwjg_665342/2498_665360/
2. Registration
If any scholarship winner fails to register within the time limit without the permission of the institution, he/she will be regarded as giving up the admission and the scholarship.
3. Health certificate and residence permit
Students with scholarship should bring along Foreigner Physical Examination Form and go to the Shanghai Entry-exit Inspection and Quarantine Bureau International Tr**el Health Center for verification. If they do not h**e health verification from the center, they should take physical examination till they receive a Health Certificate from the said center. Anyone who refuse the physical examination or enter China with certain diseases that will be rejected as regulated by the Chinese laws and regulations will be requested to le**e China within limited days and the scholarship will be canceled accordingly. The relevant expense is on the said students. The lodging and living allowance funds from Scholarship A will be stopped from that month.
Students with scholarship should apply for the Residence Permit to the Exit-Entry Bureau of Shanghai Police Station within 30 days from the date they enter China.
Please go through all the procedures of registration to the institution and apply within thirty days of arrival for the residency permit to the local police authority.
Please make health check reservation at least one month before your arrival in Shanghai （website for reservation: https://online.shhg12360.cn/sithc/）and reservation is not necessary for students as followed:
a. holding a valid residence permit
b. holding a residence permit expired more than 3 months ago
Tel one: 8621-62686171-transit 82730 ；8621-62688851 ；
FAX：86-21-62683088
Email: sithcservice@shciq.gov.cn
