Shanghai Government Scholarship was founded in 2006 with the aim to improve the development of international student education in Shanghai and promote more and more exceptional international students and scholars to East China Normal University.

East China Normal University is a comprehensive public research university in Shanghai, China. The university was created in 1951 by the merger of the Great China University (est. 1924) and Kwang Hua University (est. 1925) and derived from the St. John’s College established in 1879. Founded as a normal school, it had an original mission to train teachers for secondary and higher education, but soon accommodated top-class researchers and evolved into an elite research-intensive university. As of 2020, East China Normal University is organized into 22 schools, colleges, and institutes, found on two campuses throughout Minhang and Putuo. The university includes 2 affiliated schools across the Shanghai metropolitan area: NYU Shanghai in Pudong, and Asia-Europe Business School in Zizhu International Education Park. The university also maintains a National Forest Ecosystem Observation and Research Station in Tiantong National Forest Park, Ningbo.

The university is designated by the Ministry of Education of China as a Class A Double First Class University. East China Normal University is often regarded to be one of the most prestigious universities in China and is internationally recognized. Sponsored by the national program “Double First-Class University Plan”, “Project 211” and “Project 985”, the university is a frontrunner in the nation’s research and creation, and has been dubbed the “Columbia of the East”. However, the university also has strong ties with the China Meteorological Administration, State Oceanic Administration, and the Chinese Academy of Sciences.

East China Normal University always features in the global top 400 research universities according to some of the most cited international university rankings such as ShanghaiRanking’s Academic Ranking of World Universities, the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, and the U.S. News & World Report Best Global University Ranking. The university’s history can be traced to the formation of St. John’s College (later to become St. John’s University) in 1879, and its heritage has had a deep influence on the development of Chinese modern higher education.

In 1879, St. John’s College was established by William Jones Boone and Joseph Schereschewsky, Bishop of Shanghai, by merging two pre-existing Anglican colleges in Shanghai. In 1905, the College became St. John’s University and it was registered in Washington D.C. in the United States. It was also the first institution to grant bachelor’s degrees in China, starting in 1907.

After the May Thirtieth Movement in 1925, some academics and students left St. John’s University, later forming the private Kwang Hua University to support the labor and anti-imperialist movement during the middle period of the Republic of China era.

In 1924, after a student rally at the Xiamen University in Fujian some academics fled north to Shanghai, where they founded what became the Great China University (also known as Daxia University). East China Normal University has always been rated in the top two or three among the mainland Chinese universities in Education and Training according to the most recent QS World University Rankings by Subjects and Academic Ranking of World Universities by Subjects. In 2021, the university was rated 37th globally in the Times Higher Education Rankings by Subjects in “Education”, which is the historical strength of the university as suggested in the name “Normal”. Globally, East China Normal University is considered one of the most reputable Chinese universities by the Times Higher Education World Reputation Rankings where it is rated 151-175th.

Benefits

Exempt from tuition fees, and accommodation on campus, the scholarship provides complete medical insurance and monthly living expense (Doctoral program: CNY3500; Graduate program: CNY3000; Undergraduate program: CNY2500)

Requirements for Shanghai Government Scholarship

• You must be a non-Chinese citizen and in good health to be qualified for Shanghai Government Scholarship.
• Education background and age limit: Candidates for the pre-college program must have a high school diploma and be under 23 to be qualified. Each candidate for the bachelor’s degree program must have a high school diploma and be under 25. Candidates for the master’s degree program must have a bachelor’s degree and be under 35. For the doctoral degree program, you must have a master’s degree and be under 40.
• Scholars that have won the Chinese Government Scholarship or any scholarship offered by other organizations are not entitled to apply for Shanghai Government Scholarship.

How to Apply for Shanghai Government Scholarship

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Application Deadline: May 15, 2022

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The Schwarzman Scholars Masters Scholarship will give the world’s best and brightest students the chance to evolve their leadership skills and professional networks through a one-year Master’s Degree at Tsinghua University in Beijing – one of China’s most prestigious universities.

With a $350 million endowment, Schwarzman Scholars Masters Scholarship will be the single largest philanthropic effort ever embarked in China by largely international donors. The outstanding students selected to become Schwarzman Scholars will receive a complete scholarship.

Schwarzman Scholars was motivated by Rhodes Scholarship, which was created in 1902 to promote international understanding and peace, and is also designed to meet the challenges of the 21st century and beyond. Blackstone Co-Founder Stephen A. Schwarzman personally donated $100 million to the program and is leading a fundraising campaign to raise an extra $350 million from private sources to endow the program in perpetuity. However, the $450 million endowments will support up to 200 scholars yearly from the U.S., China, and all over the world for a one-year Master’s Degree program at Tsinghua University in Beijing, one of China’s most prestigious universities and an essential base for the country’s scientific and technological research. Students chosen for this highly selective program will live in Beijing for a year of study and cultural immersion, attending lectures, traveling, and creating a better understanding of China.

Benefits of Masters Scholarship

• Semi-finalist interview expenses, such as economy class air or train travel, group meals, and one night in a hotel if needed, will be arranged and covered by the scholarship.
• Expenses for successful Schwarzman Scholars are also FULLY covered.
• The scholarship will include Tuition and fees, Room and board, Travel to and from Beijing at the beginning and end of the academic year, and An in-country study tour.
• Mandated course books and supplies, Lenovo laptop and smartphone, Health insurance, and a modest personal stipend will also be provided for each successful candidate.

Requirements for Schwarzman Scholars Masters Scholarship

• You need an undergraduate degree or first degree from an approved college or university or its equivalent. Candidates who are currently enrolled in undergraduate degree programs must be on track to complete all degree requirements before orientation starts on August 1st, 2022. Note that there are no requirements for a certain field of undergraduate study; all fields are welcome, but it will be important for candidates, regardless of undergraduate major, to articulate how participating in Schwarzman Scholars will help improve their leadership potential within their field.
• Applicants must be at least 18 but not yet 29 years of age as of 1 August 2022.
• There are no citizenship or nationality requirements.
• Scholars must also demonstrate strong English Language skills, as all teaching will be conducted in English. Note if the candidate’s native language is not English, official English proficiency test scores must be submitted with the application. Acceptable test choices are:
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL PBT)
  • Internet-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL iBT)
  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
• However, this requirement is waived for scholars who graduated from an undergraduate institution where the primary language of instruction was English for a minimum of three years of the applicant’s academic program.

How to Apply for Schwarzman Scholars Masters Scholarship

There is no fee associated with applying to the Schwarzman Scholars Masters Scholarship. To apply, you will need to complete and successfully submit an online application form, which includes all required documents and essays before the deadline date.

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Application Deadline:

The application deadline for the scholarship is September 20, 2022.

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