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The Shanghai International Studies University (SISU) Chinese Government Scholarship (Category B) Independent Enrollment Program currently offers two sub-programs: the "High-Level Graduate" Scholarship and the "Silk Road" Scholarship. The former follows the principle of "individual application, university recommendation, expert review, and selective admission," aiming to select international students with outstanding academic backgrounds, professional capabilities, and potential for future development to pursue master's or doctoral degrees at our university. The latter focuses on supporting the cultivation of specialized talents in fields urgently needed by the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) partner countries, enrolling international students from these countries to pursue master's or doctoral degrees in the designated fields of study at SISU.

The "High-Level Graduate" and "Silk Road" Scholarship programs do not distinguish between applicants during the "individual application" phase and are unified as the Chinese Government Scholarship (Category B) Independent Enrollment Program. Applications for both scholarships are open simultaneously and close on the same date. The program will also organize entrance exams and interviews concurrently. 

Candidates for the "High-Level Graduate" Scholarship will be recommended prior to those for the "Silk Road" Scholarship, with no overlap or conflict between the two. The "Silk Road" Scholarship will be subject to the actual approval from the China Scholarship Council (CSC) for our university’s submission of the program (with the possibility that approval may not be granted). Based on this approval, SISU will match and review applicants who have applied for the China Government Scholarship (Category B) Independent Enrollment Program and have been pre-admitted, according to the specific program fields of the "Silk Road" Scholarship.

*The following content is formulated in accordance with the "Administrative Measures for Chinese Government Scholarships" and is subject to the interpretation of the International Students Office of Shanghai International Studies University (SISU).

Basic Information
1.    Categories of Enrollment: Master’s and Doctoral students.
2.    Application Requirements: Non-Chinese citizens in good health; master's applicants must be under 35 years old; doctoral applicants must be under 40 years old.
3.    Available Programs: Please refer to the Graduate Program List (2026).  
4.    Start Date: September 2026.
5.    Scholarship Duration: 2-3 years for a master's degree, 4 years for a doctoral degree. The actual duration will be based on the dates specified in the official Admission Notice.
6.    Scholarship Coverage: Full scholarship, covering tuition, on-campus accommodation, comprehensive medical insurance, and a monthly stipend, according to the current Chinese Government Scholarship standards.
7.    Application Acceptance Office: SISU International Students Office (hereafter referred to as "SISU OISA").
8.    Application Deadline: November 20, 2025, 24:00 (Beijing time), based on the time of successful submission in the SISU International Student Online Application System.

Application & Admission Process
Now - November 20, 2025 — Program Application 
Register and log into the “SISU International Student Online Application System” (http://apply.shisu.edu.cn), complete the application information, upload the required documents, pay the application fee, and submit the application. 
1.    Applicants cannot simultaneously receive other scholarships established by various levels of Chinese government or the admitting institution (excluding one-time incentive awards). If found doing so, the China Government Scholarship qualification will be canceled, and any received funds must be returned. In cases of intentional concealment of funding, the applicant will be disqualified and barred from applying for the China Government Scholarship for three years.
2.    Application materials please refer to Chinese Government Scholarship Application Materials Checklist .
3.    Document Format: Except for the photo, all uploaded documents must be in PDF format. The materials submitted through the system must be clear, genuine, and valid. Applicants are responsible for any consequences caused by unclear or unrecognizable materials, and are advised to use professional equipment for scanning.
4.    To ensure effective communication, applicants must provide a valid email address and phone number on the application form.
5.    After submission, applicants should monitor the status of their application in the system. 
•    If the status shows "Accepted" ("已接手") and remains unchanged, it indicates the application is being processed and awaiting examination. 
•    If the status shows "Materials Incomplete - Returned" ("材料不全退回"), it means the submitted materials do not meet the requirements. 
•    Applicants must revise and resubmit promptly based on the feedback and ensure final submission before the application deadline.

November 21, 2025 — Exam Candidate List Review

November 24 - December 11, 2025 — Organize Entrance Exam
SISU will organize an online entrance examination for applicants.
Applicants must participate in the entrance exam (online written and oral exams) organized by the SISU. Exam details will be sent via email to individual students, and applicants should pay attention to the exam notification. Failure to attend the exam will be considered a withdrawal of the application.

December 12, 2025 — Admission List Review

December 15 - December 19, 2025 — Operate "Admission" & Scholarship Quota Assignment

December 22 - December 30, 2025 — Organize Scholarship Candidate Review

SISU will review and select candidates for the "High-Level Graduate" Scholarship program.
Only those who pass the entrance exam are eligible to be evaluated for the scholarship. The final list of scholarship candidates will be determined by the Scholarship Evaluation Committee of the Colleges/Schools.

January 2 - January 7, 2026 — Organize Scholarship Candidates to Submit Scholarship Application
SISU will guide the scholarship candidates to complete their application in the "Chinese Government Scholarship Information System".
1. SISU OISA will notify the formal scholarship candidates via email and provide the Admission Notice.
2. The scholarship candidates will log into the aforementioned system to complete the submission of their scholarship application materials.

January 8 - January 15, 2026 — Formal Scholarship Candidate List Public Announcement
The final scholarship candidates list will be published on the SISU OISA website for 7 calendar days.

January 16, 2026 — Formal Scholarship Candidate Information Submission
SISU will submit the official recommendation materials for the "High-Level Graduate" Scholarship candidates to the China Scholarship Council (CSC).

April - June 2026 — Expert Review
The CSC will organize experts to review the academic performance, comprehensive quality, and future potential of the “High-Level Graduate” Scholarship candidates.
At the same time, SISU will review and recommend candidates for the 'Silk Road' Scholarship based on the program's approval status, selecting from the remaining applicants who meet its requirements. 
The review and recommendation process will follow the same procedures as those of the 'High-Level Graduate' Scholarship program.
According to the Chinese Government Scholarship application guidelines, each applicant for a Category B program is allowed only one opportunity for consideration. If a candidate recommended by SISU fails to pass the "expert review" and is subsequently eliminated from the system, their Category B scholarship application for that year will be deemed final and closed.

July - August 2026 — Admission by Merit
SISU will announce the final admission results of the “High-Level Graduate” and “Silk Road” Scholarship programs after receiving the scholarship award notice from the CSC.
After confirming their acceptance, SISU will issue formal admission documents to the candidates through the " Chinese Government Scholarship Information System”.
August - September 2026 — Registration
Scholarship recipients will apply for a visa to study in China and must register at SISU within the specified time frame.
1.    The scholarship cannot be deferred. Recipients who fail to register on time will have their admission and scholarship qualifications canceled.
2.    When registering, scholarship recipients must bring original application materials for verification by the Graduate School. If any materials are missing or falsified, the scholarship and admission qualifications will be revoked.
3.    After arriving in China, scholarship recipients are not allowed to change their university, program, or study duration.
4.    Scholarship recipients must participate in the annual scholarship evaluation. Those who fail the evaluation will have their scholarships suspended or canceled.