The Shanghai Jiao Tong University Scholarship 2027 call is not yet published on the official international graduate admissions page. The latest verified guide is for 2026 and all listed scholarship deadlines have passed. Pakistani applicants can use the 2026 rules to prepare, but should not treat those dates or benefits as confirmed for 2027.
Status checked 19 October 2026: 2027 graduate scholarship applications are not verified as open. This preparation guide will remain date-cautious until SJTU publishes the new call.
Quick Overview
- University: Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU)
- Country: China
- Study levels: Master’s and PhD
- 2027 status: Not yet announced on the official graduate admissions page
- Latest verified cycle: 2026, closed
- Scholarship routes: Chinese Government Scholarship, Shanghai Government Scholarship, SJTU scholarships and school awards
- Official admissions page: SJTU international graduate admissions
About the SJTU Scholarships
Shanghai Jiao Tong University offers international graduate study in English and Chinese across master’s and doctoral programs. Scholarship opportunities vary by degree and can include the Chinese Government Scholarship (CGS), Shanghai Government Scholarship (SGS), SJTU awards, tuition waivers and school or college scholarships.
For the published 2026 cycle, doctoral applicants could be considered for the SJTU Fellowship, CGS, SGS or SJTU Scholarship. Master’s applicants could be considered for CGS, SGS, SJTU Scholarship, a tuition waiver or a school award.
The university has not yet replaced the 2026 admissions guide with an official 2027 call. A search query containing 2027 does not prove that applications are open.
Financial Benefits
SJTU’s official guide says scholarship coverage depends on the award. It does not promise the same package to every successful applicant.
- Chinese Government Scholarship coverage is controlled by the China Scholarship Council
- SJTU, tuition-waiver and school scholarships may cover full or partial tuition
- Accommodation is not automatically a free dormitory
- An accommodation subsidy may be provided according to scholarship coverage
- Scholarship duration is generally not extendable
- Recipients must complete an annual scholarship review
Applicants should use the final award notice to confirm tuition, stipend, medical insurance, accommodation and duration. Do not describe an unspecified SJTU award as fully funded.
Scholarship Structure
Type B application through SJTU
Graduate applicants can select “Apply for Scholarship through SJTU” in the university portal. For the Chinese Government Scholarship, the published instructions also require a CSC application using Scholarship Type B and SJTU agency number 10248.
In the 2026 cycle, applicants not recommended for CGS through SJTU were automatically considered for certain other available scholarships. The university said there was no need to make multiple selections in its system.
Type A application through an embassy or consulate
Applicants may instead use the Chinese Government Scholarship channel announced by the Chinese Embassy or Consulate in their home country. SJTU states that applicants may choose only one CGS application channel. The embassy schedule and requirements are country-specific.
Eligibility Requirements
The latest official graduate guide lists these general conditions:
- Be a non-Chinese citizen with a valid private ordinary passport
- Meet the university’s health, conduct and legal requirements
- For a master’s program, hold a bachelor’s degree or accepted equivalent
- For a PhD program, hold a master’s degree or accepted equivalent, unless a department allows direct entry
- Meet the Chinese or English language requirement for the selected program
- For scholarship consideration, not hold another scholarship
- For the published 2026 scholarship rules, be under 35 for master’s study or under 40 for doctoral study
The age limits and other conditions must be checked again when the 2027 guide is released.
Required Documents
Based on the latest official graduate guide, applicants should prepare:
- Bachelor’s degree certificate for a master’s application
- Bachelor’s and master’s certificates for a doctoral application
- Current university letter with expected graduation date if the final degree is pending
- Undergraduate transcripts for master’s applicants
- Undergraduate and graduate transcripts for PhD applicants
- Chinese or English language proof required by the program
- Passport photo page with adequate validity
- Passport-style ID photo meeting the portal specifications
- Personal statement and study plan
- Two academic recommendation letters
- Supervisor acceptance letter when the selected school or program requires one
- Authorized translation plus the original for documents not in Chinese or English
The 2026 guide listed a non-refundable application fee of RMB 800. This fee should be rechecked for 2027 before payment.
How to Apply When the 2027 Call Opens
- Wait for a 2027 admissions guide on the official SJTU graduate admissions page.
- Choose a master’s or doctoral program and verify its language and supervisor requirements.
- Compare the official SJTU scholarship routes.
- Select only one CGS channel: Type B through SJTU or Type A through the relevant Chinese diplomatic mission.
- Complete the SJTU online application and upload the required documents.
- If using Type B CGS, complete the CSC process with the university’s current instructions and agency number.
- Pay a fee only inside the official system after confirming the new cycle’s amount and refund policy.
For reference only, the 2026 cycle opened on 15 October 2025 and used scholarship deadlines between 15 December 2025 and 31 March 2026. Those dates are closed and are not a forecast for 2027.
Relevant Further Opportunities
- Stipendium Hungaricum Pakistan status guide
- Maastricht University scholarship guide
- HBKU graduate scholarship guide
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Shanghai Jiao Tong University Scholarship 2027 open?
No official 2027 graduate scholarship call was published on the SJTU page checked on 19 October 2026. The visible guide is still for 2026.
Can Pakistani students apply?
Pakistani citizens can meet the general non-Chinese applicant condition, but admission and scholarship eligibility depend on the selected program and the new cycle’s rules.
Is every SJTU scholarship fully funded?
No. SJTU says some university and school awards may cover full or partial tuition, while other benefits depend on the specific scholarship.
Can I apply through SJTU and the Chinese Embassy at the same time?
Not for the same Chinese Government Scholarship application. SJTU states that applicants must choose one CGS channel.
Do I need a supervisor acceptance letter?
Some master’s and doctoral schools require one, while others do not. Check the current program list before contacting a potential supervisor.
Related guide: Applicants to China can also review the Zhejiang University scholarship routes.
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