Shanghai Jiao Tong University offers a comprehensive scholarship system for international students. The Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC) is the most comprehensive option, covering full tuition, on-campus accommodation, a monthly living stipend (3,000-3,500 CNY depending on degree level), and comprehensive medical insurance. The application period for CSC scholarships is typically November to March each year, and students must apply through both the CSC online system and the SJTU admission portal.
SJTU also offers its own university scholarships. The SJTU First-Class Scholarship provides full tuition coverage for the most outstanding applicants (approximately top 5-10% of admitted international students). The SJTU Second-Class Scholarship covers 50% of tuition. Both are renewable annually based on academic performance with a minimum GPA requirement of 3.0/4.0.
Additional funding sources include the Shanghai Government Scholarship (partial to full tuition for students in Shanghai), the Confucius Institute Scholarship (for Chinese language studies), and various bilateral government scholarships. Students from developing countries should check if their home government has a bilateral agreement with China that provides full CSC sponsorship. Most scholarship applications require separate forms and earlier deadlines compared to regular admission applications.