DAFF-China Scholarship Programme for South African Students

The Department of Agriculture,
Forestry and Fisheries in partnership with the Nanjing Agricultural University
(NAU), are offering a fully-funded postgraduate scholarship for South African
students. These scholarships are open for individuals who wish to further their
studies and pursue careers in Fishery Science.

The aim of the scholarship is to
address the shortage of critical skills by inviting applications from eligible
individuals in the Professional Masters Program who wish to further their
studies and pursue careers in Fishery Science to apply for this 2017 DAFF-China
Scholarship programme.

The mission of DAFF is to advance
food security and agrarian transformation in the agricultural sector through
innovative, inclusive and sustainable polic

ies and programmes.

Applicants should have English as a
1st language or ideally an English proficiency test score (e.g. IELES, TOEFL,
etc.).

Course Level: Scholarship is available for pursuing postgraduate
programme.

Study Subject: Scholarship is awarded in the field of Fishery Science.

Scholarship Award: Those who are admitted will get the full scholarship
provided by the Chinese Government and issued through China Scholarship Council
(CSC). Included in the scholarship (subject to the adjustment of the
Government) will be:

Return economy air ticket to the People’s Republic of
China
Tuition
Monthly maintenance stipend
Sickness and accident insurance
Books
Accommodation (university residence)
Meals

Scholarship can be taken at: China

Eligibility: In order to apply for scholarship, applicants must follow
the given criteria:

Applicants should be from a fishery-related
administration or extension department, university, college, institute, or
business etc.
In good health;
Possess a Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in Fishery,
Biology, Environment, and related majors;
English as a 1st language or ideally an English
proficiency test score (e.g. IELES, TOEFL, etc.);
Under the age of 40;
Must be a South African citizen;
Individuals with requisite credentials from previously
disadvantaged groups will be given first preference.

Nationality: South African citizens can apply for this scholarship
programme.

College Admission Requirement

Entrance Requirement: Candidates
should possess a Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in Fishery, Biology,
Environment, and related majors.

Test Requirement: No

English Language Requirement:

Supporting Material: The following documentation is needed to apply for the
scholarship:

Completed application form;
Physical Examination Record for foreigners and Blood
Test Report;
According to China’s quarantine regulations foreign
students who wish to study in China for longer than 6 months, should
submit copies of their Physical Examination Record or Foreigner and Blood
Test Report in duplicates;
Applicants’ medical examinations should cover all the
items in the Physical Examination Record and should be conducted at a
public hospital with reliable testing facilities;
Incomplete records or those without a sealed photograph
of the applicant will be considered invalid;
Since a completed physical record is effective only for
six months from the date of examination, it is the applicant’s
responsibility to decide when the next physical examination will be done;
Upon enrolment, the applicants are expected to produce
original copies of their medical records and blood test reports when they
arrive in China;
Applicants will be held responsible for any
consequences which might occur as a result of submitting false medical
results;
Those without original copies or incomplete medical
forms will be expected to take the medical examination again at their own
expense.
Highest diploma (Bachelor’s or equivalent) and academic
record/transcript;
Thesis Abstract, published research paper or research
proposal (if any);
Two recommendation letters (one should be from your
current employer);
A study or research plan was written in English with
more than 500 words;
Copies of English language proficiency test results
(for applicants whose native language or medium of instruction is not
English);
Recently updated Curriculum Vitae;
Certified copy of passport.