International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship

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. Confucius Institutes, independently operated Confucius Classrooms, certain HSK test centers, Chinese language (education) departments of foreign universities, professional associations for Chinese language instruction of other countries, Chinese embassies (consulates) abroad (collectively "recommending institutions") may recommend outstanding students and currently-employed Chinese language teachers to study International Chinese Language Education or related majors in Chinese universities and colleges.

Scholarship Types

Eligibility 

• Non-Chinese citizens;

• In good physical and mental condition, with good academic performance and conduct;

• Committed to the teaching and international promotion of the Chinese language;

• Between the ages of 16 and 35 as of September 1st, 2022. Applicants currently working as Chinese language teachers shall not be over 45.

Application Process

1. Visit the International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship website (cis.chinese.cn), log on to search for recommending institutions and host institutions.

2. Upload application materials online and track the application progress, comments and result.

3. Scholarship holders need to confirm with the host institutions to go through the procedures of studying in China, print out CIS certificate online.

4. Register at host institutions on the designated date as per the letter of admission.

Application Documents Required

• For all applicants 

a) A Scanned copy of passport photo page
b) A scanned copy of score reports of the HSK and HSKK tests (within the two-year validity).
c) A reference letter by the head of the recommending institutions

• For degree scholarship program applicants

a) A certification of the highest education diploma (or proof of expected graduation) and an official transcript.
b) Applicants of the Scholarship for MTCSOL students are required to provide 2 reference letters from professors or associate professors. Priority will be given to Applicants who may provide a work contract with a teaching institution or relevant proof upon completing their studies in China.

• Applicants currently working as Chinese language teachers shall provide proof of employment as well as a reference letter by the employer.

• Applicants under the age of 18 shall provide certified documents of designation signed by their entrusted legal guardians in China.

CONTACT

Division of Test and Scholarships at the Center For Language Education And Cooperation
Email: scholarships@chinese.cn
Fax: +86-10-58595727