The International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship is designed to support international Chinese language teachers who wish to study in China to improve their teaching skills and deepen their understanding of Chinese language and culture. Various universities and institutions in China offer this scholarship under the guidance of Hanban (Confucius Institute Headquarters).
The International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship provides the following benefits:
• Tuition Coverage: Full or partial tuition fee coverage for Chinese language and culture programs.
• Accommodation: Free on-campus accommodation or a monthly stipend for off-campus accommodation.
• Living Allowance: A monthly stipend to cover living expenses:
Advanced Studies: 3,000 CNY per month
Research Scholars: 3,500 CNY per month
Master’s Degree Students: 3,500 CNY per month
Doctoral Degree Students: 4,000 CNY per month
• Comprehensive Medical Insurance: Coverage for essential medical services during the scholarship period.
To be eligible for the International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship, applicants typically need to meet the following requirements:
• Nationality: Must be a non-Chinese citizen.
• Education Background: Varies depending on the specific scholarship program (e.g., advanced studies, research scholars, master’s, or doctoral degree).
• Language Proficiency: Proficiency in Chinese or English, depending on the language of instruction for the chosen program.
• Teaching Experience: Applicants should have relevant teaching experience in the Chinese language or related fields.
• Application Documents: Required documents may include an application form, highest diploma, academic transcripts, two letters of recommendation, a study plan, a copy of the HSK and HSKK certificate, and a passport photo.
The International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship is available at several universities and institutions in China. Here are some of the universities offering this scholarship:
Zhejiang University
East China Normal University
Xiamen University
Nanjing University of Information Science & Technology
Chongqing University