‘International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship’ is established by the Center for Language Education and Cooperation (CLEC), aiming to cultivating qualified International Chinese language teachers and facilitating Chinese language education in other countries. 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 (“host institutions”)
I. Sponsoring target and standard
1. Sponsoring target
Students of One-Academic Year study, One-Academic Semester study or Four Weeks study, Bachelor and Master’ students for Chinese International Education.
2. Sponsoring standard
Including tuition fee, accommodation fee, stipend and comprehensive insurance.
Stipend:
Ø One-Academic Semester students: CNY 2,500 per month, sponsoring for 5 months.
Ø One-Academic Year students: CNY 2,500 per month, sponsoring for 11 months.
Ø Bachelor students for Chinese International Education: CNY 2,500 per month, sponsoring for 4 years.
Ø Master’ students for Chinese International Education: CNY 3,000 per month, sponsoring for 2 years.
II. Application condition
Applicants have to complete the online application system on http://cis.chinese.cn/account/login, and attach the electronic files of the following materials.
A. 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.
B. 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 DTCSOL students are required to provide 2 reference letters from professors or associate professors or experts with equivalent professional and technical titles in relevant fields and a 3000-character personal statement in Chinese (including knowledge of the intended field of study and research proposal). 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.
c) 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 upon completing their studies in China or a proof to the same effect.
C. Applicants currently working as Chinese language teachers shall provide proof of employment as well as a reference letter by the employer.
D. Applicants under the age of 18 shall provide certified documents of designation signed by their entrusted legal guardians in China.
E. Applicants shall also provide additional documents required by the host institutions.
You can find more information on Center for Language Education and Cooperation (CLEC): http://cis.chinese.cn/Account/Proceduresfor