Chinese Government Scholarship 2025/2026 for South Africans

The Chinese Government Scholarship 2025/2026 is a scholarship program offering financial support for South African students to study at Chinese institutions for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, including non-degree Chinese language studies. It is administered with nominations by the Department of Higher Education and Training and covers various expenses as outlined by the programme. Successful applicants are expected to sign a contract and return to South Africa after completion.

Airfare, monthly stipend, settlement allowance, research funding (for postgraduate studies), visa costs, orientation program

Open to South African citizens in good health who meet the academic requirements for entry into their chosen programme; applicants must have the required language proficiency for study in Chinese (HSK 3 for Bachelor’s; HSK 4 for Master’s/PhD).

Complete the DHET application form and begin the Chinese Government online application; submit the DHET application with supporting documents by email.