INSETA & LGSETA International Scholarship to study in China 2025
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At a glance
Summary
The Chinese Culture and International Education Exchange Centre (CCIEEC), based in Midrand, Johannesburg, is a dedicated institution fostering cultural and educational ties between China and South Africa. As an independent organization, CCIEEC specializes in promoting the richness of Chinese culture, facilitating Mandarin language learning, and enhancing educational collaboration. By serving as a bridge between the two nations, the Centre creates opportunities for meaningful cultural exchange and academic partnerships. CCIEEC offers a variety of programs tailored to individuals and institutions, enabling them to engage with Chinese traditions, language, and educational innovations while supporting cross-cultural understanding and cooperation.
What’s covered
Funding details
The scholarship will provide cover for the following expenses: tuition fees, visa applications, flights (annual return flights for the period of studies), domestic transportation in China related to studies informed by the institution only, hospital insurance, shared accommodation and an allowance. Students will be required to pay for the following: passport (approximately R600), Police Clearance Certificate (approximately R180), medical examination (approximately R2 000) and any other additional costs. All applications will be evaluated and approved by the CCIEEC, LGSETA and INSETA. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 3 months of the closing date – if you do not receive any feedback, please consider your application unsuccessful. www.zabursaries.co.za is committed to keeping you up to date with the latest bursary opportunities, and this article covers all details about the INSETA & LGSETA Scholarship.
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Eligibility criteria
Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered): You must be a South African citizenYou must be between 18 and 25 years oldYou must have completed Matric before 2024You must be keen to study internationally, in ChinaYou must be interested in pursuing studies within one of the fields listed aboveYou must meet the minimum requirements for your selected programme of study (see page 2-5 of theINSETA & LGSETA Scholarship advert(.pdf)You must be willing to commit to the full programme duration in ChinaYou must be currently unemployedYou must be willing to adapt to a new cultural and academic environmentYou must have NO criminal recordYou must be medically fit for international travel (HIV, TB and Syphilis negative) according to the rules of the People’s Republic of China – a medical exam will take place before departure to China
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How to apply
Applications must be submitted online at:INSETA & LGSETA International Scholarship Application 2025 Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the INSETA & LGSETA Scholarship. Note: applications should be submitted on a computer and not a cellular phone. Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your online application (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified): Bursary Application FormID document (certified copy – not older than 6 months)Matric Certificate not older than 6 months (certified copy – not older than 6 months)Highest qualification completed (certified copy – not older than 6 months)Proof of ResidenceProof of Unemployment status (Affidavit signed at Police Station)CompletedLearner Registration Form (International Scholarship in China)(.pdf)
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