Introduction to International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship 2023

For the purpose of satisfying the growing demand of the international community for Chinese language teachers and facilitating Chinese language education in other countries, the Center for Language Education and Cooperation (CLEC) will continue with the International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship (hereinafter referred to as the Scholarship). Confucius Institutes, independently operated Confucius Classrooms, certain HSK test centers, Chinese language (education) departments of foreign universities, professional associations for Chinese language instruction, Chinese embassies (consulates) abroad (hereinafter collectively referred to as “recommending institutions”) may recommend outstanding students and currently-employed Chinese language teachers for study of International Chinese Language Education or related majors at Chinese universities and colleges (hereinafter referred to as “host institutions”).

ELIGIBILITY

1. a) Non-Chinese citizens;
2. b) Should be friendly to China, have no criminal record, and abide by the laws and regulations of the Chinese government and the rules and regulations of the school;
3. c) In good physical and mental conditions, and with a good record of academic performance and conduct;
4. d) Aspiring to work in the Chinese language education and related fields;
5. e) Aged between16 and 35 (as of September 1, 2023), with the special allowance for the age limit of 45 for applicants currently working as Chinese language teachers and that of 25 for undergraduate student applicants.

SCHOLARSHIP TYPES AND QUALIFICATIONS

1. Chinese Language Teacher Programme
2. a) Scholarship for Doctor’s Degree in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages (DTCSOL)

The programme commences in September 2023 and provides scholarship for a maximum of four academic years. Applicants shall hold a Master’s degree in majors such as Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language, Linguistics, or Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages. Applicants shall have a minimum score of 200 on the HSK Test (Level 6), and 60 on the HSKK test (Advanced Level).

Priority will be given to applicants who may provide a work contract with a teaching institution upon completing their studies in China or a proof to the same effect.

1. b) Scholarship for Master’s Degree in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages (MTCSOL)

The programme commences in September 2023 and provides scholarship for a maximum of two academic years. Applicants shall hold a Bachelor’s degree, and have a minimum score of 210 on the HSK Test (Level 5) as well as 60 on the HSKK test (Intermediate Level).

Priority will be given to applicants who may provide a work contract with a teaching institution upon completing their studies in China or a proof to the same effect.

1. c) Scholarship for Bachelor’s Degree in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages (BTCSOL)

The programme commences in September 2023 and provides scholarship for a maximum of four academic years. Applicants shall hold a senior high school diploma and a minimum score of 210 on the HSK Test (Level4) as well as 60 on the HSKK test (Intermediate Level).

1. d) Scholarship for One-Academic-Year Study

The programme commences in September 2023, and provides scholarship for a maximum of eleven months. International students who have benefited from similar scholarships are not eligible.

For the area of TCSOL, applicants shall have a minimum score of 180 on the HSK test (Level 4), and an HSKK test score is required

For the area of Chinese Language and Literature applicants shall have a minimum score of 180 on the HSK test (Level 4), and 60 on the HSKK test (Intermediate Level).

For the areas of  Chinese History, and Chinese Philosophy, etc., applicants shall have a minimum score of 180 on the HSK test (Level 5), and 60 on the HSKK test (Intermediate Level).

For the area of Chinese Language Study, applicants shall have a minimum score of 210 on the HSK test (Level 3). Priority will be given to applicants who provide an HSKK test score.

1. e) Scholarship for One-Semester Study

The programme commences either in September 2023 or March 2024, and provides scholarship of a maximum of five months. Applicants holding the X1 or X2 visa are not eligible.

For the areas of TCSOL, Chinese Language and Literature, applicants shall have a minimum score of 180 on the HSK test (Level 4), and an HSKK test score is required.

For the areas of Chinese History, and Chinese Philosophy, etc., applicants shall have a minimum score of 180 on the HSK test (Level 5), and an HSKK test score is required.

1. f) Scholarship for Four-Week Study

The programme commences either in July or December, 2023, and provides a four-week scholarship. Applicants holding the X1 or X2 visa are not eligible.

For the areas of Chinese Study,  Chinese Language plus Home-Stay Experience in a Chinese Family, and Special Four-week Programme for Confucius Institutes, applicants are required to provide HSK test scores.

The programme may be organized and applied for by a recommending institution with 10-15 participants per group. Prior to the trip, a detailed study plan shall be made in consultation with host institutions and such plan shall be submitted to CLEC for approval.

1. Cooperative Scholarships

Cooperative Scholarships are jointly funded by CLEC and educational departments and universities. The enrollment methods, slots, and forms of support under this type of scholarships will be updated on the International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship application website.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Online registration will be available from March 1, 2023 on the International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship application website (cis.chinese.cn). The students also have to register online at ECNU application system at: https://lxsapply.ecnu.edu.cn/. Please log in the scholarship website to search for recommending institutions and host institutions; upload application materials online; and track the application progress, comments and results. Scholarship holders need to confirm with the host institutions to go through the procedures of studying in China, print out the scholarship certificate online, and register at host institutions on the designated date as per the letter of admission.

The Application Deadlines (Beijing Time) :

25. a) For programmes commencing in July, applicants must complete their applications before April 15, and recommending institutions and host institutions must complete reviewing before April 25.
26. b) For programmes commencing in September, applicants must complete their applications before May 15, and recommending institutions and host institutions must complete reviewing before May 25.
27. c) For programmes commencing in December, applicants must complete their applications before September 15, and recommending institutions and host institutions must complete reviewing before September 25.
28. d) For programmes commencing in March 2024, applicants must complete their applications before November 15, 2023, and recommending institutions and host institutions must complete reviewing before November 25, 2023.

CLEC will entrust an expert panel to review the applications. Decisions will be made based on HSK and HSKK scores and levels, and in consideration of country distribution as well as other factors. The results will be published about three months before school starts.

Policies Regarding Currently Employed Chinese Language Teachers and Chinese Bridge Award Recipients

1. a) Currently employed Chinese language teachers:

Currently employed Chinese language teachers applying for the scholarships can be exempted from submitting Chinese Language Proficiency Test (HSK) certificates if they can provide proof of employment and a letter of recommendation from the institution where they work.

1. b) Chinese Bridge Award Recipients:

Applicants who have won the International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship Certificate in various Chinese Bridge competitions should submit their application documents along with their scholarship certificates to relevant host institutions on the International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship website. For further inquiry, please contact chinesebridge@chinese.cn.

RECOMMENDING INSTITUTIONS AND HOST INSTITUTIONS

Recommending institutions and host institutions shall, pursuant to the Guide, provide consulting, recommendation and enrollment services.

OTHERS

1. a) Please contact host institutions for curriculum and course listings.
2. b) Applicants shall be familiar with the specific criteria and deadlines for registration, and submit necessary documents according to specific requirements.
3. c) Degree students are subject to the annual assessment according to the Annual Appraisal Procedures of International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship.
4. d) For enrollment and other matters, please contact the host
5. e) Students who fail to pass the pre-enrollment medical examination, withdraw from school midway, or fail to report to school or suspend their studies without permission will be disqualified for scholarship.

CONTACT US

Global Education Center, East China Normal University

Add:Room 253, Physics Building, 3663 Zhongshan Rd.(N.), Shanghai, 200062, China

Tel: +86-21-62232013/62238353

Fax: +86-21-62238352

E-mail: lxs@ecnu.edu.cn

CONTACT CLEC

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 (South America, Oceania)

+86-10-58595875 (Europe)