Chinese Government Scholarships 2026/2027 for young South Africans to study in China (Fully Funded) – Opportunities For Africans

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Application Deadline: 30 September 2025

Applications at the moment are open for the 2026/2027 Chinese Government Scholarships. The Chinese Government is providing scholarships for South African college students to study at Chinese establishments beginning in the 2026/27 tutorial 12 months. The Department of Higher Education (the Department) is accountable for nominating candidates.

The scholarship is providing undergraduate (Bachelors) research and postgraduate (Master’s or PhD) research in quite a lot of study fields, in addition to non-degree Chinese language research. 

Bachelor’s programmes are taught in Chinese, nevertheless a Chinese language proficiency certificates shouldn’t be a requirement to apply. Postgraduate programmes are taught in English.

Eligibility

• South African residents in good well being (medical check will likely be required for profitable candidates).
• Strong tutorial file with a minimal 60% common in earlier research.
• Availability to study in China from September 2026.
• Demonstrated curiosity in China and dedication to the event of South Africa.

Fields of Study

Various fields of study can be found, together with however not restricted to the next precedence fields:

• Agriculture
• Biotechnology
• Chinese language research
• Computer Science
• Environment and Climate change
• Engineering Sciences
• Food Science
• Hydrogeological Engineering
• Maritime Studies
• Natural and Physical Sciences
• Nuclear and Renewable Energy
• Space Science and Technology
• Telecommunications

Important: Postgraduate candidates, beforehand deprived people, and people making use of in precedence fields will obtain desire.

Education necessities and age limits:

STUDY PROGRAMME	EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS	AGE (AS OF SEPTEMBER 2026)
Chinese language research (non-degree)	National Senior Certificate (or equal) with a minimal of 60%. Applicants with a post-school qualification will likely be given precedence	Under 35
Bachelor’s diploma	National Senior Certificate (or equal) with a minimal of 60% common is really helpful)	Under 25
Master’s diploma	Bachelor’s diploma or NQF 7 qualification (a minimal of 60% common. Please word that you don’t want an Honours diploma to apply for a Master’s programme	Under 35
Doctoral diploma	Master’s diploma (a minimal of 60% common)	Under 40

Scholarship Duration

STUDY PROGRAMME	DURATION OF PROGRAMME	DURATION OF PREPARATORY CHINESE LANGUAGE COURSE	DURATION OF SCHOLARSHIP(Years)
Chinese language research	1	None	Up to 2
Bachelor’s diploma	4-5	1-2	4-7
Master’s diploma	2-3	1-2	2-5
Doctoral diploma	3-4	1-2	3-6

Scholarship Worth

The Chinese authorities affords the next:

STUDY PROGRAMME	Tuition (RMB per 12 months) *	Accommodation (RMB per 12 months)	Stipend (RMB per 12 months)	Medical Insurance (RMB per 12 months)
Chinese language research	20000-27000	8400	30000	800
Bachelor’s diploma	20000-27000	8400	30000	800
Master’s diploma	25000-34000	8400	36000	800
Doctoral diploma	33000-45000	12000	42000	800

The South African authorities affords the next:

• Return economic system airfare
• Midterm economic system airfare
• Monthly stipend/allowance
• Once-off settlement allowance
• Visa prices
• Compulsory orientation programme earlier than departure
• Psychosocial Support service
• Research help

Successful scholarship candidates will likely be required to signal a contract and return to South Africa upon completion of their research.

How to Apply

Complete the DHET Application form.

Submit all required paperwork through e mail to [email protected] by 30 September 2025.

Email topic line:
Chinese Scholarship Application, [Your Surname]

Required Supporting Documents (PDF format solely)

Documents have to be clearly named, e.g., SurnameIdentifyPassport, SurnameNameMatric, SurnameIdentifyAcademicReport, and so on.

Supporting Documents Checklist (in PDF format):

• Completed DHET application kind
• Copy of South African ID
• Copy of Passport (legitimate till not less than Dec 1, 2026. Applicants with out a legitimate passport can nonetheless apply, nevertheless a passport will likely be required for submission to the Chinese Government when the decision opens later in the 12 months)
• Academic information/transcripts
• Degree certificates (for Master’s or PhD candidates)
• Motivational letter (1 web page)
• Reference letters (2 letters from lecturers or supervisors)
• Foreigner Physical Examination Form (for well being clearance)
• Non-criminal file report (issued inside the final 6 months)

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Chinese Government Scholarships