1. What is the specific website for the application?

Starting from February 2024, students applying for the Shanghai Government Scholarship at our university 

can complete the online submission through our platform:  https://usst.at0086.cn/Student 

(Applicants for the Shanghai Government Scholarship need only submit their personal application on our service platform and do not need to register again on the scholarship website.)

If you encounter any issues while applying for categories A and B of our university's Shanghai Government Scholarship, please consult Mr. Zhang from the International Exchange Office (International Student Office) at fso@usst.edu.cn.

2. Is there an application registration fee of 800 CNY?

Yes, this fee is required and is non-refundable.

3. Does the registration fee of 800 CNY support online or WeChat payments?

Yes, it supports both options. Currently, we offer two payment methods: 

bank transfer and online WeChat payment.

Please refer to the guidelines: http://iso.usst.edu.cn/9487/ist.htm

4. What should I do if I forget my username and password?

5. May I have the Supervisor's contact information?

Please refer to the Admissions Information section under Supervisor Information for the latest details based on the information released by various colleges.

Link：https://isoe.usst.edu.cn/9788/list.htm

6. Is there a required standardized template for the Supervisor Acceptance Letter? Where can I download it?

Yes, Please refer to the link:

https://isoe.usst.edu.cn/2023/0216/c9775a285942/page.htm

7. When applying for scholarships online, if I have not yet received my graduation and degree certificates (for instance, during March to May), how should I apply?

Please download the Expected Graduation Certificate formart from the Downloads section, have it verified and stamped by your school/university, and submit the original/Copy. Later, you shall provide copies of your graduation double certificates(graduate certificate + diploma certificate) when they are issued.

Additionally, on the day of registration for new intake, please bring the original double certificates and other relevant materials for qualification review and status verification.

Failure to present the original double certificates will result in refusal of registration for new students.

8. What should I do if I need to send a hard copy of my application materials/documentation?

Please directly upload a high-resolution PDF scan through the online system (https://usst.at0086.cn/Student). There is no need to send hard copies.

Moreover, when registering on the day of enrollment, you shall bring all original documents submitted with your application for identity authentication and material verification.

9. How many preferred majors can I apply for?

When filling out the online application (https://usst.at0086.cn/Student), candidates may select one major and indicate whether they are willing to accept adjustments.

For master's and doctoral programs, admission will be based on the major specified in the Supervisor Acceptance Letter and candidates will be selected based on their preferences.

1. Q: I want to apply for Chinese Government Scholarship,what should I do ?

A:

Please note that the Chinese Government Scholarship mainly consists of two types: CSC-A and CSC-B. Kindly decide which category you are applying for first.

For the CSC-A (Bilateral) scholarship, please contact the dispatching authorities(please refer to question NO.4) directly.

For the CSC-B scholarship (University independent enrollment for Master’s and Doctorate programs) application, please contact USST directly.

2. Q: I want to apply for Chinese Government Scholarship(CSC-A). 

What are the procedures? Where should I send the application materials?

A:

*Applicants shall apply to the dispatching authorities, such as the Chinese Embassy or Consulate in the applicant’s country. 

*Eligible applicants shall log in the application system, fill out the application online as instructed. 

*CSC Official portal:

http://www.csc.edu.cn/laihua/ ,  http://www.campuschina.org/. 

3. Q: Where do I find the online application system? What is the “ USST Agency No.”?

A:

*The website for the CSC official application portal is http://www.csc.edu.cn/laihua/ http://www.campuschina.org/. 

*FOR CSC-A, Please consult the dispatching authority, such as the Chinese Embassy in the applicant’s country. 

*For CSC-B, We kindly request that you carefully follow the outlined procedures by progressing through steps one to three in sequential order: 

【Online application at CSC Portal】http://www.campuschina.org;

【Online application at USST Portal】https://usst.at0086.cn/Student;

【Sending both Portal Application Serial Number+passport information to fso@usst.edu.cn】

*The agency number of University of Shanghai for Science and Technology (hereafter referred to as USST) is 10252.

4. Q: What is “dispatching authority”?

A:

*Dispatching authority is responsible for the enrollment and admission of the scholarship students. 

*A dispatching authority could be one of the following organizations or institutions: 

the education department, the Chinese Embassy or Consulate in the applicant’s country, a foreign Embassy in China, a Chinese higher education institution, or a research institute. For details, please contact your project officer.

5. Q: Can I apply directly to China Scholarship Council (CSC)?

A:

No. 

*CSC doesn’t accept individual applications from applicants. 

*Please do NOT mail the application materials to CSC. Please apply to the dispatching authority, such as the Chinese Embassy or Consulate（CSC-A）, or Contact us directly (CSC-B). 

*USST is one of the higher education institutions entitled to admit students under Chinese Government Scholarship Program. 

*For Undergraduate program applicants, we would highly recommend that students try to apply to the Chinese Embassy or Consulate in the first place(CSC-A).

6. Q: Can I send the application materials via email to CSC?

A:

No. 

Application materials via email are not valid for scholarship application. 

Please log in the application system, fill out and uploaded the required documentation as instructed. 

7. Q: When is the deadline for application?

A:

*FOR CSC-A:

Please consult the dispatching authority for the detailed deadline. 

*FOR CSC-B:

Deadline: 10th March 2025

8. Q: I’m under 18 years old. Am I eligible to apply?

A:

Yes. 

An applicant under 18 years old needs a guardian during his/her stay in China until he/she turns 18. 

9. Q: Can I apply without obtaining a Pre-admission Letter?

A:

Candidates who want to apply for Chinese Government Scholarship through Dispatching Authorities(CSC-A) are welcome to contact us for the USST Pre-admission Letter to complete their application procedures. 

Candidates who want to apply for Chinese Government Scholarship through CSC-B (USST Independent Enrollment Master&Doctorate Program) are welcome to contact us and send us the required documentation package first for initial censorship. 

Link:

https://isoe.usst.edu.cn/2023/1122/c9774a311584/page.htm

10. Q: Can I apply without the HSK Chinese Proficiency proof?

A:

If the applicants have successfully completed their studies at a Chinese university and obtained the degree taught in Chinese medium, there is no need to submit an HSK certification. 

11. Q: Where should I take the physical examination? 

A:

If the applicant is outside of Chinese Mainland and does not have a valid Residence Permit, they must submit their Physical Examination Form.

Physical examination should be conducted in authorized hospitals. Please consult the dispatching authority for the details. 

Format Link：

（http://iso.usst.edu.cn/_upload/article/files/d8/da/598a907e4403b452a8823efacc18/539f1c38-34aa-4780-bc74-80be4ad330f8.pdf）

12. Q: How many candidates are eligible for the CSC-B scholarship at USST?

A: 

The number varies each year, there are around 5 independent enrollment seats for each year, Besides the independent enrollment, you can also apply to our school through the Chinese embassy(Dispatching Authorities, CSC-A), the number is not limited.

13. Q: What shall I do if I can’t open the online application website?

A:

*It might be caused by the browser. IE browser is strongly recommended for online application.

*Please use Firefox or Internet Explorer (11.0).

*For applicants using Internet Explorer, please close the “compatible view mode” function ahead of editing.

14. Q: Can I apply for undergraduate program directly through USST?

A:

Unfortunately, you cannot. 

*For independent enrollment Program(CSC-B), our university accepts the application for Master and Doctorate programs only. 

*If you want to apply for undergraduate progams, you should contact Chinese Embassies and Consulates Overseas and other authorized dispatch agents to apply. 

15. Q: Can I apply to more than two universities at the same time through CSC-B?

A:

*Each applicant is limited to submitting only one Type B application per academic year. 

*Applicants are required to designate one university as their Type B application if they have more than one university of interest. 

*The Type B application that is submitted will be considered as the applicant's final selection of university.

16. Q: When I finish the online application, should I mail all the hard copies to your university? 

A:

Please submit your application online as instructed, and a carbon copy is not necessary.