To address the growing international demand for Chinese language teachers, facilitate the global development of Chinese language education, 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 in-service Chinese language teachers recommended by 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) are warmly welcomed to study Chinese language at Central South University.

I. Eligibility

All applicants shall be :

1. Non-Chinese citizens;

2. Maintain a friendly attitude toward China, have no criminal record, and abide by the laws and regulations of the Chinese government and the rules and regulations of the Host Institution;

3. In good physical and mental health, and demonstrate strong academic performance and conduct;

4. Committed to working in Chinese language education, teaching, and related fields;

5. Between the ages of 16 and 35 (as of September 1, 2026). The age limit is extended to 45 for in-service Chinese language teachers.

II. Scholarship Qualifications

Scholarship for One-Semester Study Program (Chinese Language Study) 

The program commences in March 2027 and provides a 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.

III. Scholarship Coverage and Criteria

The One-Semester Study Program provides full coverage of tuition fees, on-campus accommodation, living allowance (monthly stipend of 2500 RMB for one-semester study students per person) and comprehensive medical insurance expenses (400 RMB for one-semester study students per person).

IV. Application Deadlines (Beijing Time)

Students’ applications must be completed before October 31; recommending institutions and host institutions must complete 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.

V. Application Procedures

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 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 from the head of the recommending institution;

4. Applicants under the age of 18 must provide certified ID certificates, employment certificates, and  LETTER OF GUARANTEE.doc from the guardian living in China;

5. Photocopy of Physical Examination Record. Applicants should be examined strictly in accordance with the requirements of Physical Examination Record.pdf. An incomplete form is regarded as invalid. The examination date shall be after September 1, 2026;

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

7. Transcript of the highest diploma with an official stamp;

8. Non-criminal record with an official stamp. The issue date shall be after September 1, 2026;

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

Pay the Application Fee. After passing the online preliminary review, please complete the application fee payment; otherwise, the application cannot continue. Those who fail the preliminary review do not need to pay the application fee.

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 (http://www.chinese.cn). Please log on to search for recommending institutions and host institutions (Central South University) and upload application materials online.

Send Application Numbers. Please email your application numbers from both the CSU Application Website and the International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship Application Website to csu_ci@csu.edu.cn.

Confirm with CSU to go through the procedures for studying in China. Track the application progress, comments, and results on the International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship Application Website. Scholarship holders need to confirm with CSU to go through the procedures for studying in China.

Complete the Application and wait for the result. The Admission Notice and visa application form will be sent according to the final admission results. Application status will be informed in the CSU China International Student Service System. Please log in to check the admission status in time.

VI. Admission

1. Applicants shall register on time according to the Admission Notice;

2. If there is any fraud in the application materials, the application will be disqualified. During 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 call 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.

VII. Policies regarding in-service Chinese language teachers and Chinese Bridge winners

1. In-Service Chinese Language Teachers

In-service Chinese language teachers need to 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 need to 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.

VIII. Note

Central South University is the recommending institution for the International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship. If you need Central South University as your recommending institution, please contact us by email (csu_ci@csu.edu.cn). Once you pass the preliminary review on the Central South University website, a recommendation letter will be issued.

IX. 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, Yuelushan Campus of Central South University, no. 932 Lushan South Road, Yuelu District, Changsha, Hunan Province.

Post Code: 410083

For 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)