Bursary for Bachelor of Engineering (Data Science and Big Data Technology): Polokwane at Limpopo Office of the Premier

PROGRAMME BENEFITS

• Full tuition, accommodation, meals, stipend, and international flights
• Pre-departure training (including Mandarin language and cultural orientation)
• Academic and psychosocial support throughout the four (4) year programme

Successful candidates will commence their studies in February 2026 at one of the following Chinese universities:

• Jiangsu University (Nanjing Province)
• Sanda University (Xanhai, Zhejiang)
• Mianyang University (Sichuang Province)

Prerequisites

FIELDS OF STUDY

Successful candidates will study for a four (4) years bachelor’s degree in one of the following fields:

Bachelor of Engineering (Data Science and Big Data Technology) 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must:

• MUST have passed Mathematics and Physical Science with at least 60% in Grade 12
• MUST have an overall average of 60% or higher in Grade 12
• Be thirty (30) years of age or younger
• Be unemployed and currently not studying
• Be South African citizen residing in Limpopo Province
• Have no criminal record
• Preference will be given to applicants who are social grant recipients. (Confirmation letter from SASSA)
• Applicants must have completed their Grade 12 qualification from 2022 academic year to current.