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. Outstanding students and currently employed Chinese language teachers recommended by Confucius Institutes, 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”) are warmly welcomed to study Chinese language in Central South University.

1. Scholarship Types and Qualifications

1.1 Chinese Language Teachers Programs

1.1.1 One-Academic-Year Study (Chinese Language Study)

The program commences in September 2024, and provides scholarship for a maximum of 11 months. Applicants are required to get a minimum score of 210 in HSK 3, and priority is given to those who have an HSKK test score. In principle, applicants who have received a similar scholarship within three years are not eligible for the One-Year Study Program.

1.1.2 One-Semester Study (Chinese Language Study) 

The program commences either in September 2024 or March 2025, and provides scholarship of a maximum of 5 months. Applicants are required to get a minimum score of 180 in HSK 3，and an HSKK test score is also required. In principle, applicants who have received a similar scholarship within three years are not eligible for the One-Semester Study Program.

1.2 Online Themed Training Group:

Who can apply: Chinese language learners, Chinese language teachers (Chinese as a second language), etc.

Time of courses: can be discussed

Scale: a minimum of 15 people

Duration: a minimum of 4 weeks

Curriculum: Chinese Language Teaching, Business Chinese, etc. Any recommendation institutes can apply to CSU and CSU will forward this application to CLEC, waiting for the final evaluation.

2. Scholarship Coverage and Criteria

Non-online scholarship programs provide full coverage on tuition fee, on-campus accommodation, living allowance (monthly stipend of 2500 RMB for one-academic-year study students per person and one-semester study students per person) and comprehensive medical insurance expenses (400 RMB for one-semester study students per person, 800 RMB annually for one-academic-year study students per person).

Online Themed Training Group Program ONLY provides tuition fee.

3. Eligibility

All applicants shall be :

1) non-Chinese citizens;

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) in good physical and mental conditions, and with good academic performance and conduct;

4) committed to the Chinese language education and related work;

5) Be aged between 16 and 35 years on September 1, 2024. Applicants currently working as Chinese language teachers shall not be over 45.

4. Application Deadlines (Beijing Time)

For programs commencing in September 2024, student’s application must be completed before May 15; recommending institutions and host institutions must complete the review before May 25;

For programs commencing in March 2025, student’s application must be completed before October 31; recommending institutions and host institutions must complete the review before November 10;

CLEC will entrust an expert panel to review the applications. Decisions will be based on HSK and HSKK levels and scores, geographical distribution, and other factors. The results will be announced about three months before the program starts.

5. Application Procedures

Online Registration on International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship Application Website. From now on, Online registration is available on the International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship application website (cis.chinese.cn). (CSU will help finish online registration for those who applied for Online Themed Training Program) Please log on to search for recommending institutions and host institutions (Central South University); and upload application materials online.

Online Registration on CSU Application Website. Log on to CSU China International Student Service System and register online: https://intl.csu.edu.cn/index.htm. Choose Central South University Scholarship for International Chinese Language Teachers (Confucius Institute Scholarship) and upload the following application materials online and submit them.

The materials mentioned below shall be provided in English or Chinese. Materials in any other language should be notarized in Chinese or English.

1) A scanned copy of the passport photo page (over one year availability);

2) A scanned copy of score reports of the HSK and HSKK tests (within two-year validity);

3) A reference letter by the head of the recommending institutions;

4) Applicants under the age of 18 shall provide certified ID certificates, employment certificates and letter of commitment signed by their entrusted legal guardians in China;

5) Photocopy of Foreigner Physical Check (attachment). Applicants should strictly be examined in accordance with the requirement of  Physical Examination Record.pdf. Incomplete form is regarded as invalid. The examination date shall be after October 1, 2023;

6) Photocopy of Highest graduation certificate. If the applicant is currently a student, the pre-graduation certificate issued by the school is required;

7) Non-criminal record with an official stamp. The issue date shall be after October 1, 2023;

8) In-service Chinese language teachers need to provide proof of employment and a letter of recommendation from the employer.

Upload the Certificate of Scholarship for International Chinese Language Teachers on CSU Application Website. Track the application progress, comments and results on International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship Application Website. Scholarship holders need to confirm with CSU to go through the procedures of studying in China, print out the scholarship certificate on International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship Application Website, upload the scholarship certificate on CSU Application Website, and register at CSU on the designated date as per the letter of admission.

Pay the Review Fee. After passing the CSU online preliminary review, please complete the review fee payment within two weeks, otherwise the application cannot continue. If you fail to pass the initial review, NO NEED to pay this fee.

Complete the Application and Wait for the Result. The Admission Notice and visa application form will be sent according to the final admission results. Please keep yourself informed by checking the Application Status on the International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship application website (cis.chinese.cn).

6. Admission

1) Applicants shall register on time according to the Admission Letter;

2) If there is any fraud in the application materials, the application will be disqualified. In registration, all the original documents will be reviewed and the admission will be canceled if there is any fraud or inconsistency. 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;

3) Interviews (through phone calls or WeChat, etc.) and other support materials might be required on certain occasions;

4) The evaluation fee will not be refunded regardless of the admission result. The final result will be subject to that released on cis.chinese.cn.

7. Chinese Bridge Award Recipient Policies

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 (CSU) directly at the International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship website.

For any further inquiries, please contact chinesebridge@chinese.cn.

8. Note

Central South University is the recommending institution for International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship. If you need Central South University as your recommending institution, please contact us by email.

9. Contacts

Website of School of International Education, CSU: https://intl.csu.edu.cn/index.htm

E-mail: csu_ci@csu.edu.cn

Tel: +86-731-88836410

Fax: +86-731-88836737

Address: Library 214, Main Campus of Central South University, no. 932 Lushan South Road, Yuelu District, Changsha, Hunan Province.

Post Code: 410083

More information related to this scholarship please check: http://cis.chinese.cn

Email of Division of Scholarships in CLEC: scholarships@chinese.cn

Tel: +86-10-58595743

+86-10-58595999 (Asia, Africa)

+86-10-58595973 (America, Oceania)

+86-10-58595727 (Europe)