The Chinese Government is offering scholarships for South African students to study at Chinese institutions starting in the 2025/26 academic year. The Department of Higher Education and Training (the Department) is responsible for nominations for the Chinese Government scholarship programme.
About Chinese Government
Chinese Government Scholarship—Chinese University Program is a scholarship established by Ministry of Education (MOE) to support Chinese universities in specific provinces or autonomous regions to recruit outstanding international students for graduate studies in China. MOE authorized USTC to recruit full-time master and doctoral students under the Chinese Government Scholarship since 2008.
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Chinese Government Scholarships
Aim and Benefits of Chinese Government Scholarships
The Department of Higher Education and Training provides the following (subject to the availability of funds):
- One return economy airfare;
- Monthly top-up stipend;
- Once-off settlement allowance;
- Research funding (postgraduate only)
- Visa costs;
- Compulsory orientation programme before departure.
Successful scholarship applicants will be required to sign a contract and return to South Africa upon completion of studies.
Requirements for Chinese Government Scholarships Qualification
- South African citizens in good health (medical check will be required for successful applicants);
- Strong academic record with a minimum 60% average in previous studies;
- Availability to study in China from September 2025;
- Demonstrated interest in China and commitment to the development of South Africa;
- Applicants must meet the minimum academic requirements for entry into the programme of choice.
- Bachelor’s applicants must have HSK 3 level language certificate and be willing to study in Chinese, applications without a HSK level 3 language certificate will be automatically disqualified.
- Master’s and doctoral applicants must have HSK 4 level language certificate and be willing to study in Chinese, applications without a HSK level 4 language certificate will be automatically disqualified.
Important: The scholarship does not support any medical degrees and preference will be given to applications for postgraduate studies.
Check also:
Commonwealth Master's Scholarship to Study in UK 2027/2028
Wageningen University Masters Scholarship to Study in Netherlands 2027/2028
Application Deadline
January 25, 2025How to Apply
- Complete BOTH the DHET application form and start the Chinese Government online application on http://www.campuschina.org.
- Submit the DHET application form with supporting documents listed below to [email protected] by 24 January 2025. Use the subject line: Chinese Scholarship Application, [Your surname].
For more details, visit the scholarship website.
