Chinese Government Scholarship 2026/2027 for South Africans (Fully-funded) – YOA

Deadline: September 30, 2025

Applications are open for the Chinese Government Scholarship 2026/2027. The Chinese Government is providing scholarships for South African college students to study at Chinese establishments beginning within the 2026/27 educational 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 a wide range of study fields, in addition to non-diploma Chinese language research. 

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

Scholarship

The Chinese authorities affords the next:

• Tuition
• Accommodation
• Stipend
• Medical Insurance

The South African authorities affords the next:

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

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

Eligibility

• Open to South African residents in good well being (medical check might be required for profitable candidates).
• Strong educational 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.

Application

Supporting Documents Checklist (in PDF format):

• Completed DHET application kind
• Copy of South African ID
• Copy of Passport (legitimate till no less than Dec 1, 2026. Applicants with out a legitimate passport can nonetheless apply, nonetheless a passport might be required for submission to the Chinese Government when the decision opens later within 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)

Submit all required paperwork by way of e mail to [email protected] by 30 September 2025. Documents have to be clearly named, e.g., SurnameIdentifyPassport, SurnameNameMatric, SurnameIdentifyAcademicDocument, and so forth. The e mail topic line needs to be Chinese Scholarship Application, [Your Surname]

For extra data, go to Chinese Government Scholarship.