Dept of Higher Education: Chinese Government Scholarship 2018 / 2019 in SA
Dept of Higher Education and Training / Chinese Government
invites qualifying students to apply for Scholarship Programme
2018/19 academic year
Scholarship application deadline is 7
March 2018
Scholarship provider: Dept of Higher Education
and Training / Chinese Government
Programme outline
The Chinese Government is offering scholarships for South
African students to study at Chinese institutions starting in
the 2018/19 academic year. The Department of Higher Education
and Training is responsible for nominations.
The scholarship may be awarded for undergraduate (Bachelors) in
the identified scarce skills, postgraduate (Masters or PhD) or
non-degree Chinese language studies. Bachelor’s degree
scholarships are taught in Chinese and will only be awarded to
applicants who already have the required level of Chinese
proficiency (HSK 4 or above). Preference is given to
applications for postgraduate studies.
Criteria and Eligibility
South African citizens in good health (medical check will
be required for successful applicants);
Strong academic record with a minimum 65% average in previous
studies;
Availability to study in China from September 2018;
Demonstrated interest in China and commitment to the
development of South Africa;
Applications in all fields of study except medicine will be
considered;
Preference will be given to postgraduate applicants,
previously disadvantaged applicants and applications in the
following fields:
Biotechnology
Chinese language studies
Environment and Climate change
Engineering sciences
Maritime Studies
Natural and physical sciences
Nuclear and renewable energy
Space science and technology
Statistics
Telecommunication
Applicants must meet the minimum academic requirements for
entry into a similar programme at a South African
university.
Bachelor’s applicants must have HSK 4 certificate and be
willing to study in Chinese.
Education requirements and age limits:
STUDY PROGRAM | EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS | AGE (AS OF SEPTEMBER 2018) |
Chinese language studies (non-degree) | National Senior Certificate (or equivalent) with a university entrance pass (a minimum of 65% average is recommended) | Under 35 |
Doctoral degree | Master’s degree (a minimum of 65% average is recommended) | Under 40 |
Master’s degree | Bachelor’s degree (honours) (a minimum of 65% average is recommended) | Under 35 |
Bachelor’s degree | National Senior Certificate (or equivalent) with a university entrance pass (a minimum of 65% average is recommended) HSK 4 (or higher ) certificate | Under 25 |
Language of Instruction
According to the regulations of the Chinese Ministry of
Education, all undergraduate programmes for
scholarship students are taught through the Chinese language
medium. No exceptions will be made for students already in
China studying in English. Bachelor’s degree
applicants interested in pursuing a Bachelor’s degree must
have HSK Level 4 or higher.
Candidates applying for programmes taught in Chinese need to
provide evidence of Chinese language proficiency. If a
language prepraratory course is required, applicants should
apply for Chinese Language Studies only, not for the
degree. They will be required to apply for the
scholarship again for their degree studies upon successful
completion of the language programme. Being awarded a
scholarship for language studies does not guarantee that a
degree scholarship will be available or awarded the following
year.
At Master’s and PhD level, programmes taught in English are
eligible for the scholarship. Applicants must identify the
relevant institution and programme.
Institutions and Programmes
Scholarship applicants are required to apply directly to the
institution of their choice prior to applying for the
scholarship. Evidence of the submitted application must be
provided.
It is the responsibility of each candidate to do research
into available programmes, institutions, language of
instruction and programme-specific entrance criteria. The
programmes and institutions available under this scholarship
are listed at http://www.csc.edu.cn/laihua/programsearchen.aspx.
Approximate duration (years) of scholarships
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Scholarship Conditions
The Chinese Government provides the following:
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*Should tuition fees for the identified programme exceed the
above stated amounts, the Scholarship Recipient will be
responsible for paying the difference.
The South African Government provides the following
(subject to the availability of funds):
One return economy airfare;
Quarterly stipend equivalent R3,300 per month (excluded
if a scholarship recipient is receiving a salary or other
funding);
Once-off settlement allowance equivalent to R3,000;
Visa costs;
Compulsory orientation programme from 13-16 August
2018.Successful scholarship applicants will be required to
sign a contract and return to South Africa upon completion of
studies.
How to apply
Complete the DHET application form and email it with all
supporting documents to
[email protected] by 7 March
2018.
Applicants MUST apply to a Chinese university and submit
proof of application or acceptance letter with their
application.
All PhD applicants must identify and make
contact with a supervisor at their university of choice and
submit proof of this engagement with application form.
Supporting Documents Checklist:
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1 .Completed DHET application form. | 1. Completed DHET application form. | 1. Completed DHET application form. |
2. Copy of passport or ID and passport application receipt. | 3. Copy of passport or ID passport application receipt. | 2. Copy of passport and ID passport application receipt. |
4. Copy of National Senior Certificate (or equivalent) or degree certificate. | 5. Copy of National Senior Certificate or equivalent. | 3. Copy of Bachelor’s, Honour’s and Master’s degree certificates (as applicable). |
5. One letter of recommendation from a lecturer, teacher or employer. Letter must be signed and on a letterhead. | 6. One letter of recommendation from a lecturer, teacher or employer. Letter must be signed and on a letterhead. | 6.Two letters of recommendation from professors or senior lecturers. Letters must be signed and on a letterhead. |
7.Copy of academic transcripts from university studies with a minimum of 65% average. | ||
8A maximum 1 page study or research plan. | ||
9 .PhD applicants must provide evidence of contact with their proposed supervisor. |
Do not submit CVs, ID documents or any other
documents not requested.
Incomplete applications will not be
considered.
DEADLINE: 7 MARCH 2018
Applications can only be submitted by email on
[email protected]a and must reach the DHET by
the deadline of 7 March 2018.
Use the subject line: Chinese Scholarship
Application, [Your surname]
Review process
Applications will be assessed by the South African
Department of Higher Education and Training as follows:
Stage one:
All
applications will be screened based on meeting the minimum
requirements for eligibility for the scholarship.
Stage two:
Applications that pass Stage 1 will be submitted to
independent reviewers between 9 and 16 March 2018 for
shortlisting.
Stage three:
Applicants who pass Stage 2
will be invited to attend an interview, which will be held
in Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban and Port Elizabeth from 19
March to 4 April 2018.
Stage
four:
Nominated candidates will be informed that they have been
nominated for the scholarship and requested to complete the
Chinese online application as well as a medical test. Their
documents will then be reviewed in China, where the final
decision will be made regarding the award of the
scholarship.
Nominated candidates may be given a limited amount of time
to submit further documents and must complete the CSC
online application form. These documents include medical
tests, and/or academic assessments.
Unsuccessful applicants will be notified by email.
Unfortunately individual explanations cannot be provided to
unsuccessful applicants.
Successful candidates will be informed by 31 July 2018 and
all students who accept the scholarship will be required to
attend an orientation in Pretoria from 13 – 16 August 2018.
Orientation is meant to assist successful candidates with
preparation for departure and provide necessary
information.
Note:
Do not submit CVs, ID documents or any other
documents not requested.
Incomplete applications will not be
considered.
Enquiries:
[email protected]
All applications received by the DHET will be acknowledged
by email within 2 working days (after 2 January 2018).
Please follow up if you do not receive an email
acknowledgement.
The DHET is unable to consider any applications that are
not received by 7 March 2018 or are incomplete.
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