To meet the growing international demand for Chinese language teachers, facilitate Chinese language education around the world, and support the professional development of Chinese language teachers, the Center for Language Education and Cooperation (CLEC) has established the International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship (hereinafter referred to as the Scholarship)for eligible Chinese language teachers outside of China. Confucius Institutes, independent Confucius Classrooms, selected HSK test centers, foreign educational institutions, Chinese language teacher training programs/Chinese departments at foreign universities, professional associations for Chinese language teaching, Chinese embassies (consulates) abroad (hereinafter collectively referred to as Recommending Institutions) may recommend outstanding students and in-service Chinese language teachers to further their studies in international Chinese language education and related programs at Chinese universities (hereinafter referred to as Host Institutions).
I. ELIGIBILITY
1. Be a non-Chinese citizen;
2. Be friendly to China, have no criminal record, abide by the laws and regulations of China and the rules and regulations of the Host Institution;
3. Be in good physical and mental health, be in good academic and behavioral standing;
4. Be interested in Chinese language education and related work;
5. Be aged between 16 and 35 years on September 1,2023.The maximum age limit for in-service Chinese teachers may be extended to 45, but those who apply for a scholarship for a Bachelor's degree shall be younger than 25 under most circumstances.
II. CATEGORIES AND QUALIFICATIONS
A. Chinese Language Teacher Scholarships
1. Scholarship for Doctor's Degree in International Chinese Language Education
The program commences in September2023, and the scholarship is provided for a maximum of four academic years.
Applicants shall hold a Master's degree in teaching Chinese as a foreign language, linguistics, international Chinese language education, or education-related disciplines. Applicants shall have a minimum score of200 on the HSK Test (Level 6) and 60 on the HSKK test(Advanced Level).Priority will be given to applicants who may provide an employment contract with a teaching institution upon completing their studies in
China or proof to the same effect.
2. Scholarship for Master's Degree in International Chinese Language Education
The program commences in September2023, and the scholarship is provided for a maximum of two academic years.
Applicants shall hold a Bachelor's degree. Applicants shall have a minimum score of 210 on the HSK Test (Level 5) and 60 on the HSKK test (Intermediate Level).
Priority will be given to applicants who may provide an employment contract with a teaching institution upon completing their studies in China or proof to the same effect.
3. Scholarship for Bachelor's Degree in International Chinese Language Education
The program commences in September2023, and the scholarship is provided for a maximum of four academic years.
Applicants shall hold a senior high school diploma and have a minimum score of 210 on the HSK Test (Level 4) and 60on the HSKK test (Intermediate Level).
4. Scholarship for One-Year Study Program
The program commences in September2023, and the scholarship is provided for
a maximum of eleven months. International students who have benefited from similar scholarships are not eligible.
Applicants of international Chinese language education programs shall have a minimum score of 270 on the HSK test (Level 3), and an HSKK test score is required. Applicants of Chinese language and literature, Chinese history, or Chinese philosophy programs shall have a minimum score of l80 on the HSK test(Level 4)and 60 on the HSKK test (Intermediate Level).Applicants of Chinese language study programs shall have a minimum score of 210 on the HSK test (Level 3), and priority will be given to applicants who provide an HSKK test score.
5. Scholarship for One-Semester Study Program
The program commences either in September 2023 or March 2024, and the scholarship is provided for a maximum of five months. Applicants holding the X1/X2 visa category are not eligible.Applicants of international Chinese language education, Chinese language and literature, Chinese history, or Chinese philosophy programs shall have a minimum score of 180 on the HSK test (Level 3), and an HSKK test score is required. Applicants of traditional Chinese medicine or Tai ji culture programs are required to provide HSK test scores, and priority will be given to those who also provide an HSK test score.
6. Scholarship for Four-Week Study Program
The program commences either in July or December 2023, and the scholarship is
provided for a maximum of four weeks. Applicants holding the X1/X2 visa category are not eligible.
Applicants of Chinese language study, traditional Chinese medicine, Tai ji culture, or Chinese language plus home stay with a Chinese family program are required to provide an HSK test score. The program may be organized and applied for by a Recommending Institution with 10-15 participants per group. Before the trip, a detailed study plan shall be made in consultation with the Host Institution(s)and such plan shall be submitted to CLEC for review and approval.
B. Joint Program Scholarships
Joint Program Scholarships are jointly funded by CLEC and educational departments, universities, or Host Institutions. Information on the admission methods, guidelines, and the number of scholarships will be available on the International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship website.
C. Scholarships for Online Programs
1. The Online Program for One-Year Chinese Language Study commences in September or March each year. Under most circumstances, a score of 180 on the HSK
test (Level 3)is required,and priority will be given to those who also provide an HSKK test score.
2. The Online Program for One-Semester Chinese Language Study commences in September or March each year. Under most circumstances, an HSK test score (regardless of level or score)is required.
3. Please consult the Host Institution for the eligibility and application for Special Online Study Programs.
III. APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Online registration will be available from March 1, 2023 on the International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship website (http://www.chinese.cn).You may search for Recommending Institutions and Host Institutions; submit application materials online; and track the application process. The successful applicant must confirm with the Host Institutions to go through the procedures of studying in China, print out the scholarship certificate online, and register at the Host Institution on the designated date as per the Letter of Admission.
Application Deadlines (Beijing Time)
1. For programs commencing in July, applicants must complete their applications by April 15, and Recommending Institutions and Host Institutions must complete the review by April 25.
2. For programs commencing in September, applicants must complete their applications by May 15, and Recommending Institutions and Host Institutions must complete the review by May 25.
3. For programs commencing in December, applicants must complete their applications by September 15, and Recommending Institutions and Host Institutions must complete the review by September 25.
4. For programs commencing in March 2024, applicants must complete their applications by November 15, and Recommending Institutions and Host Institutions must complete the review by November 25.
CLEC will entrust an expert panel to review the applications. Decisions will be based on HSK and HSK levels and scores,geographical distribution, and other factors. The results will be published about three months before the program starts.
IV. POLICIES REGARDING IN-SERVICE CHINESE LANGUAGE TEACHERS AND CHINESE BRIDGE WINNERS
1. In-Service Chinese Language Teachers
In-service Chinese language teachers may be exempted from HSK/HSKK certificates if they provide proof of employment and a letter of recommendation from the employer.
2. Chinese Bridge Winners
Applicants who have received the International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship Certificate during Chinese Bridge competitions may submit their application documents along with their scholarship certificates to the Host Institutions directly at the International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship website.
For any further inquiries, please contact chinesebridge@chinese.cn.
V. RECOMMENDING AND HOST INSTITUTIONS
The Recommending and Host Institutions shall, pursuant to the Guidelines,
provide consulting, recommendation and enrollment services.
VI. MISCELLANEOUS
1. Please contact the Host Institutions for curriculum and course listings.
2. Applicants shall be familiar with the admission criteria and application deadlines of the Host Institutions and submit necessary documents accordingly.
3. Degree students are subject to the annual assessment according to the Annual Assessment Procedures of the International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship.
4. Please contact the Host Institutions for enrollment matters.
5. Students who fail to pass the pre-enrollment medical examination, withdraw
from school before completing the program, fail to register at the university without prior permission, or suspend their studies will be disqualified for the scholarship.
VII. CONTACT DETAILS
Division of Test and Scholarships
Email: scholarships@chinese.cn
Tel: +86-10-58595727
+86-10-58595932(Asia,Africa)
+86-10-58595999(US,Canada)
+86-10-58595744(Latin America,Oceania)
+86-10-58595875(Europe)
VIII. APPENDIXES
1. Scholarship Coverage and Standard
2. List of Application Materials
Center for Language Education and Cooperation (CLEC)
January 2023
