To cultivate qualified Chinese language teachers, promote the international dissemination of the Chinese language and the spread of Chinese culture, the Headquarters of Confucius Institute/Office of Chinese Language International Promotion (hereinafter referred to as Hanban) has established the Confucius Institute Scholarship. The Confucius Institutes, independently established Confucius Classrooms and some overseas Chinese language test centers (hereinafter referred to as the recommending institutions) are entrusted to recommend outstanding students and in-service Chinese language teachers to study at Chinese universities (hereinafter referred to as the receiving institutions).

I. Recipients of Funding

1. Non-chinese nationals.

2 In good physical and mental health, with excellent character and academic performance.

3 Be committed to engaging in Chinese language education, teaching and the promotion of the Chinese language internationally.

4 The age range is 16 to 35 years old (calculated uniformly as of September 1, 2018). The age limit for in-service Chinese language teachers is relaxed to 45 years old, and applicants for undergraduate scholarships generally should not exceed 25 years old.

Ii. Scholarship Categories and Application Requirements

1. Master of Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages

Enrolled in September 2018, the funding period is two years.

Have a bachelor's degree. The score of the Chinese proficiency test reached 210 points in HSK (Level 5) and 60 points in HSKK (Intermediate). Those who can provide a work agreement or relevant proof from the institution where they plan to teach after graduation will be given priority.

2 Bachelor's Degree in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages

Enrolled in September 2018, the funding period is four years.

Have a high school diploma. The score of the Chinese proficiency test reached 210 points in HSK (Level 4) and 60 points in HSKK (Intermediate).

3 One-year trainee

Enroll in September 2018, with a funding period of 11 months. International students in China will not be admitted.

(1) Chinese Language International Education

The score of the Chinese proficiency test has reached 270 points in HSK (Level 3) and has an HSKK score.

(2) Chinese Language and Literature, Chinese History, Chinese Philosophy

The score of the Chinese proficiency test should reach 180 points in HSK (Level 4) and 60 points in HSKK (Intermediate).

(3) Chinese language study

The score of the Chinese proficiency test reaches 180 points in HSK (Level 3).

4 One-semester trainee

For those who enrolled in September 2018 and March 2019, the funding period is five months. Those with X1 or X2 visas in their passports will not be admitted.

Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages, Chinese Language and Literature, Chinese History, Chinese Philosophy

The score of the Chinese proficiency test reaches 210 points in HSK (Level 3) and has an HSKK score.

(2) Traditional Chinese Medicine and Tai Chi culture

Have HSK scores.

5 Four-week trainee

Enrollment in July or December 2018, with a funding period of 4 weeks. Those with X1 or X2 visas in their passports will not be admitted.

(1) Traditional Chinese Medicine and Tai Chi culture

Have HSK scores.

(2) Chinese language + Chinese Family experience

Have HSK scores. The Confucius Institute will organize groups to sign up and contact the receiving institutions in advance to determine the study plan in China. The plan will be submitted to the headquarters for approval in advance. Each group will consist of 10 to 15 people.

(3) Four-week students of Confucius Institute Special Program

Have HSK scores. Registration is organized by Confucius Institutes in groups, with each group consisting of 10 to 15 people.

Iii. Application Process

Starting from March 1, 2018, applicants can log in to the Confucius Institute Scholarship website (cis.chinese.cn) to apply for the Confucius Institute Scholarship.

Log in to the Confucius Institute Scholarship website to check the recommending institutions and receiving universities. Submit application materials online, keep an eye on the application process, review opinions and scholarship evaluation results. Scholarship recipients confirm with the receiving institutions the procedures for studying in China and print the award certificates online. Report for registration at the receiving institution within the time specified in the admission notice.

The application deadline is

1. April 20th (July enrollment).

2. June 20th (September enrollment).

3. September 20th (for December intake).

4. December 20th (Enrollment in March 2019).

The Confucius Institute Headquarters conducts centralized reviews and selects the best for funding. The scholarship review work is completed two months before the start of the academic year, and the review results are announced.

Iv. Regarding the winners of the Chinese Bridge Award

Those who have won the "Confucius Institute Scholarship Certificate" in various Chinese Bridge competitions in 2018 should log in to the Confucius Institute Scholarship website and submit the application materials to the target receiving institutions with the scholarship certificate.

If you have any questions, please consult

chinesebridge@hanban.org.

V. Recommending Institutions and Receiving Universities

The recommending institutions and receiving colleges and universities shall fulfill their local responsibilities in accordance with these measures and provide services such as consultation, recommendation and enrollment.

Vi. Others

1. For the relevant professional training programs and teaching courses, you can consult the target receiving institution.

2 Applicants must understand the specific admission requirements and application deadlines of the target receiving institutions, and submit application materials in accordance with relevant regulations.

3 Degree students must participate in the annual review. For details, please refer to the "Annual Review Method for Confucius Institute Scholarships".

4 Students who fail to report on time, fail the physical examination upon admission, withdraw from school halfway, or take a leave of absence will have their scholarship eligibility revoked.

Vii. Contact Information of the Confucius Institute Headquarters

Office of Examinations and Scholarships, Confucius Institute Headquarters

E-mail: scholarships@hanban.org

Fax: +86-10-58595727