With a view to promoting international exchanges in the field of education, culture, communication, science and technology, the Republic of South Africa has been approached to provide three possible applicants for the UNESCO/PRC-Great Wall Co-Sponsored Fellowships 2008.

These fellowships, available for study at a selected number of Chinese universities, are of one year’s duration or less. These fellowships are offered to senior advanced students wishing to pursue post-graduate studies (conducted in English), studying or undertaking independent research with periodic guidance from an assigned supervisor. In exceptional cases, candidates may be required to study the Chinese language prior to taking up research/ study in their field of interest.

The Fellowship includes:

• Return flight to China
• Accommodation on the university campus
• One-off subsidy for duration of stay in China
• Registration, tuition and laboratory fees
• Medical care
• Basic learning materials
• Monthly stipend

Note: The fellowship does not include funds or accommodation for spouses or family members.

Applicants must:

• Be South African
• Hold at least the equivalent of a Master’s Degree; or a BSc Degree for agricultural related studies
• Be proficient in English
• Be under the age of 45 years
• Be in good health

Application Procedure

All applications should be endorsed by the relevant South African Government body and must be submitted with the following attachments:

• 3 copies of completed application form for China/UNESCO The Great Wall Fellowship
• 3 passport size photographs
• 3 certified copies of diplomas and certificates, and transcripts of complete academic records
• 3 copies of the university’s invitation letter, for those students who have been admitted in advance by a Chinese university
• 3 copies of two letters of recommendation (in English) by professors or associate professors familiar with the work of the candidate
• 3 copies of a research proposal containing no less than 400 words (in English) of the post-graduate study to be undertaken during the candidate’s stay in China
• 3 copies of a Foreigner Physical Examination form to be completed in March or April 2008
• 3 copies of an English language proficiency certificate

 For further details on participating Chinese universities, please consult the list of institutions and their respective fields of study.
Deadline for the Submission of Applications: 31 March 2008

   Unesco Scholarship further information

Fellowship applicants must please complete the following application forms:

   Certificate of Language Knowledge
   Application Form for China/UNESCO - The Great Wall Fellowship
   Foreigner Physical Examination Form

Applications should be submitted to the Centre for Chinese Studies:
By post to Johannesburg Office:
 PO Box 1885      
 Killarney Johannesburg
2041
Or by fax: (021) 808 2841

Chinese Government Scholarships 2008
The PRC Ministry of Education has generously provided 13 scholarships for South African students to study in the PRC for the 2008/2009 academic year. With support from the South African Department of Education, the CCS is active in marketing this opportunity to South African students and selecting future candidate students.

The CCS has previously selected a number of students for these scholarships who are now studying at Chinese institutions.The scholarships are available for undergraduate and post-graduate studies.
The Chinese Government Scholarship includes:

• Accommodation on the university campus
• Registration and tuition fees
• Medical care
• Basic learning materials
• Monthly stipend

Educational background and age limit:

• Undergraduate: senior high school or above, under the age of 25
• Masters: bachelor’s degree or above, under the age of 35
• Doctoral: master’s degree or above, under the age of 40
• Chinese language students: senior high school or above, under the age of 35
• General scholar: two years of undergraduate studies or above, under the age of 45
• Senior scholar: master or higher degree or hold academic titles of associate professor or higher, under the age of 50

Applicants must:

• Be non-Chinese South Africans
• Be in good health

Applications must include:

• A completed application form for the Chinese Government Scholarship
• Certified copies of academic qualifications, certificates, diploma’s and academic transcripts
• Copies of recommendation letters
• Completed Foreigner Physical Examination form
• Copies of an English language proficiency certificate
• A research proposal for any post-graduate study to be undertaken

For further details on participating Chinese universities, please consult the Directory of the Chinese Institutions Admitting International Students under the Chinese Government Scholarship Programme at www.csc.edu.cn
Deadline for the Submission of Applications:2 April 2008

Fellowship applicants must please complete the following application forms:

   Application Form
   Certificate of Language Knowledge
   Foreigner Physical Examination Form

Applications should be submitted to the Centre for Chinese Studies:
By post to Johannesburg Office:
 PO Box 1885      
 Killarney Johannesburg
2041
Or by fax: (021) 808 2841

Summer School on the Chinese Economy - The CERDI-IDREC is pleased to announce its 2nd Summer School on the Chinese Economy will take place from 29 June to 2 July 2008 in Clermont Ferrand, France. Participation is open to PhD students, who will have theopportunity to discuss their own research project with leading researchers in their field. Deadline for applications is 7 May 2008.

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