Chinese Government Scholarship 2026/2027 for South Africans

The Chinese Government Scholarship is a multi-year financial aid program for South African citizens to pursue higher education or research at Chinese universities for the 2026/27 academic year. It covers tuition, accommodation, a monthly stipend, and medical insurance, with additional support provided by the South African government through DHET in some categories. The program aims to strengthen educational cooperation between South Africa and China and to support talented South African students and scholars.

Tuition coverage, accommodation, monthly stipend, medical insurance, travel support, settlement allowance, visa fees, orientations, and potential research support

South African citizens in good health, with an academic average of at least 60% in their most recent qualification, and meeting language requirements (HSK levels as specified). Applicants must be eligible for undergraduate, masters, doctoral, or general/senior scholar programs as described.

Submit the CSC online application and the host university documents; email the required forms and proof of submission to chinaapplications@dhet.gov.za; follow the host university/application steps as outlined in the provided links.