Title: Chinese Government Scholarships for South African Students
Introduction: The Chinese Government offers scholarship opportunities to South African students for postgraduate or Chinese language studies in China. The scholarships are available at various qualification levels, including Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD, Advanced Studies, and Chinese language programs. The fields of study cover a wide range of disciplines, with a preference for postgraduate students in specific areas such as engineering, maritime studies, environmental science, biotechnology, and more.
Scholarship Details:
Scholarship Provider: Chinese Government
Qualification Levels: Bachelors, Masters, PhD, Advanced Studies, Chinese language studies
Fields of Study: PhD students can apply in all fields of study, while preference is given to postgraduate students in the following fields: engineering, maritime studies, environment and climate change, biotechnology, space science and technology, nuclear and renewable energy, natural and physical sciences, Chinese language studies, telecommunication, and statistics.
Eligibility Criteria: Applicants must meet the following minimum entry criteria before applying:
- Citizenship: South African citizen
- Academic Record: Strong academic record
- Health: Good physical and mental health
- Study Period: Willing and able to study in China from September 2017
- Interest in China: Shown an interest in China
- Commitment: Committed to the development of South Africa
- Program Requirements: Meet the minimum criteria to enter the selected program in China and a similar program in South Africa
- Chinese Proficiency: Bachelor’s degree applicants must have completed a HSK Level 4 certificate, demonstrating proficiency in Chinese.
Application Process: The application process consists of two parts:
- Download and complete the Chinese Government Scholarship Application Form (PDF). Email the completed form to Internationalscholarships@dhet.gov.za with “Chinese Scholarship Application, [Your surname]” in the subject line. Attach the following supporting documents to the email:
- Chinese Language Studies (non-degree students): Passport/receipt of passport application (copy), Matric certificate or equivalent (certified copy), Degree certificate (if applicable, certified copy), Recommendation letter from a teacher or employer (signed and on a letterhead), Official letter of acceptance from the Chinese institution or evidence of application (copy).
- Bachelor’s Degree Students: Passport/receipt of passport application (copy), Matric certificate or equivalent (certified copy), Recommendation letter from a teacher or employer (signed and on a letterhead), Official letter of acceptance from the Chinese institution or evidence of application (copy), Level 4 or higher HSK certificate (copy).
- Postgraduate Students (PhD/Master’s/Post-doc): Passport/receipt of passport application (copy), Bachelor’s/Master’s/Honours degree certificate (if applicable, certified copy), Recommendation letters from professors or senior lecturers (signed and on a letterhead), Official letter of acceptance from the Chinese institution or evidence of application (copy), Research proposal outline (2-4 pages).
- Shortlisted candidates must complete the CSC (China Scholarship Council) online application, available at http://laihua.csc.edu.cn, and undergo a medical examination. Candidates will be notified if they have been shortlisted.
Closing Date: The closing date for applications is 22 March.
Contact Information: For any queries related to the scholarship, please contact the Department of Higher Education and Training: International Scholarships:
Tel: 012 312 5287
Email: internationalscholarships@dhet.gov.za
Conclusion: The Chinese Government Scholarships provide South African students with the opportunity to pursue postgraduate studies or Chinese language programs in China. The scholarships cover various qualification levels and offer a wide range of fields of study. Prospective applicants should carefully review the eligibility criteria and application process outlined above. For further inquiries, please contact the Department of Higher Education and Training: International Scholarships using the provided contact information.
