| Application Information for Confucius Institute Scholarship |
| For the purpose of cultivating qualified Chinese language teachers and facilitating the promotion of Chinese language and culture, the Confucius Institute Headquarters (Hanban) launches “Confucius Institute Scholarship” (CIS) to support outstanding students, scholars and currently employed Chinese language teachers recommended by Confucius Institutes, independently operated Confucius Classrooms as well as some HSK test centers (hereinafter to be collectively referred to as “recommending institutions”) to study in Chinese universities and colleges (hereinafter referred to as “host institutions”). l ELIGIBILITY All applicants shall be a) Non-Chinese citizens b) In good Physical and mental condition, well performed both academically and behaviorally c) Aspired to take future careers on the teaching or international promotion of Chinese language. d) Between the ages of 16-35 on September 1st, 2018. Applicants currently worked as Chinese language teachers shall not exceed the age limit of 45, while undergraduate students shall not exceed the age limit of 25. l SCHOLARSHIP TYPES AND QUALIFICATIONS A. Scholarship for Master’s Degree in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages (MTCSOL) Commences September 2018 and provides scholarship for maximum two academic years. Applicants shall be Bachelor degree holders, and have a minimum score of 210 in HSK Test (Level 5) as well as 60 in HSKK test (Intermediate Level). Applicants who are able to provide notarized document of the employment agreement or related proofs upon completing study in China are preferred. B. Scholarship for Bachelor’s Degree in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages (BTCSOL) Commences September 2018 and provides scholarship for maximum four academic years. Applicants must have graduated with a high school diploma, , and have a minimum score of 210 in HSK Test (Level 4) as well as 60 in HSKK test (Intermediate Level). C.Scholarship for One-Academic-Year Study Commences September 2018, and provides scholarship for maximum 11 months. International students currently studying in China are not eligible. i. TCSOL Applicants shall have a minimum score of 270 in HSK test (Level 3), while HSKK test score required. ii. Chinese Language and Literature, Chinese History, and Chinese Philosophy Applicants shall have a minimum score of 180 in HSK test (Level 4) and 60 in HSKK test (intermediate level). iii. Chinese Language Study Applicants shall have a minimum score of 180 in HSK test (Level 3 level). D. Scholarship for One-Semester Study Commences either in September 2018 or March 2019, and provides scholarship of maximum 5 months. Applicants withholding visas X1 or X2 are not eligible. i. TCSOL, Chinese Language and Literature, Chinese History and Chinese Philosophy Applicants shall have a minimum score of 210 in HSK test (Level 3), while HSKK test score required ii. Traditional Chinese Medicine and Taiji Culture HSK test score are required. E. Scholarship for Four-Week Study Commences either on July or December of 2018, and provides a four-week scholarship. Applicants withholding visas X1 or X2 are not eligible. i. Traditional Chinese Medicine and Taiji Culture HSK test score are required. ii. Chinese Language plus home-stay Experience in a Chinese Family HSK test score are required. Organized and applied by a Confucius Institute with 10-15 participants per group. Prior to the trip, a detailed study plan shall be made after consultation with host institutions and submit to Hanban for approval. ⅲ. Special Four-week Program for Confucius Institutes HSK test score are required. Organized and applied by a Confucius Institute with 10-15 participants per group. l APPLICATION PROCEDURES Online registration will be available from March 1, 2018 on the Confucius Institute Scholarship website (cis.chinese.cn). Please log on to search recommending institutions and host institutions, upload application materials online, track the application progress, feedback of review and admission results. Scholarship holders need to confirm with the host institutions to go through the procedures of studying in China, print out CIS certificate online, and register at host institutions at the designated date and time as per the letter of admission. The application deadlines are a) April 20th (for those commencing in July) b) June 20th (for those commencing in September) c) September 20th (for those commencing in December) d) December 20th (for those commencing in March 2019) Hanban will complete the scholarship review and notify the results two months before enrollment of the admitted students.. l CHINESE BRIDGE AWARD RECIPIENT POLICIES Chinese Bridge winners who have been awarded the 2018 “Confucius Institute Scholarship Certificate” shall log onto the scholarship website and submit documents to relevant host institutions upon presentation of their CIS certificates. Please contact chinesebridge@hanban.org for inquiry. l ADMISSION AND CONSULTATION SERVICES Recommending institutions and host institutions are responsible for issuing local enrollment guide and provide consulting, recommending and registering services in accordance with this procedure. l OTHERS a) For major training plans and courses, please contact designated host institutions b) Applicants shall be familiar with the specific criteria and closing dates for registration, and follow specific procedures to submit necessary documents c) Degree students shall accept the annual assessment under the Annual Appraisal Procedures of Confucius Institute Scholarship d) Those who failed to register on time, failed to pass the health assessment, dropped out midway and/or suspended will be deprived of scholarship. |
Introduction
This includes full or partial scholarships in accordance with the educational exchange agreements or consensus between the Chinese government and governments of other countries, institutions, universities or international organizations. It supports undergraduate students, graduate students, general scholars and senior scholars.
Applicants shall apply to the dispatching authorities for overseas study of their home countries.
Where to Apply
Apply to the dispatching authorities for overseas study of your home country.
When to Apply
You need to apply between early January and early April. Please consult the dispatching authorities for the specific deadline of each year.
Eligibility
1. Applicants must be a citizen of a country other than the People’s Republic of China, and be in good health.
2. The requirements for applicants’ degree and age are that applicants must:
*Be a high school graduate under the age of 25 when applying for the undergraduate programs;
*Be a bachelor’s degree holder under the age of 35 when applying for the master’s programs;
*Be a master’s degree holder under the age of 40 when applying for the doctoral programs;
* Be under the age of 45 and have a high school diploma (or higher) when applying for the general scholar programs;
*Be a master’s degree holder or an associate professor (or above) under the age of 50 when applying for the senior scholar programs.
Application procedure
Step 1 - Apply to the dispatching authorities for overseas study of your home country for CGS opportunity;
Step 2 - Apply to your target university for the Pre-admission Letter once recommended by the dispatching authorities as an eligible candidate (you will receive an Award Letter for CGS Candidate);
Step 3 - Complete the online application procedure at CSC Online Application System for International Students
Step 4 - Submit all of your application documents to the dispatching authorities of your home country before the deadline.
Application Documents(in duplicate)
1. Application Form for Chinese Government Scholarship (written in Chinese or English);
2. Notarized highest diploma (photocopy);
Prospective diploma recipients must submit official document issued by your current school to prove your current student status or expected graduation date. Documents in languages other than Chinese or English must be attached with notarized Chinese or English translations.
3. Academic transcripts (written in Chinese or English);
Transcripts in languages other than Chinese or English must be attached with notarized Chinese or English translations.
4. A Study Plan or Research Proposal (written in Chinese or English);
This should be a minimum of 200 words for undergraduate students, 500 words for non-degree students, and 800 words for graduate students.
5. Two Recommendation Letters (written in Chinese or English);
Applicants for the graduate programs or the senior scholar programs must submit two recommendation letters signed by a professor or an associate professor.
6.Foreigner Physical Examination Form (photocopy), (written in English, only required for applicants planning to stay in China for more than 6 months,Foreigner Physical Examination FormIncomplete forms or forms without the signature of the attending physician, or the official stamp of the hospital, or a sealed photograph of the applicant are considered as invalid. Please carefully plan your physical examination schedule as the result is valid for only 6 months.
COVERAGE AND STANDARD. Full Scholarship covers
Tuition waiver. Tuition funds will be comprehensively used by the host university. It may cover scholarship students’ education, administration costs and expenditures to support student activities.
Accommodation: free university dormitory or accommodation subsidy.
If the host university requires students to live on campus, the university will accommodate the scholarship students in a university dormitory (usually a twin room); if the host university permits students to live off campus, the university will provide monthly/quarterly accommodation subsidy:
Undergraduate students (preppies), master’s students(general scholars): CNY 700 per month;
Doctoral students (senior scholars): CNY 1000 per month.
Stipend:
Undergraduate students: CNY 2,500 per month;
Master’s students/general scholars: CNY 3,000 per month;
Doctoral students/senior scholars: CNY 3,500 per month.
Within the scholarship duration, registered scholarship students will receive a stipend from their host university each month. Students registering on or before the 15th of the month will receive a full stipend of that month. Those who register after the 15th of the month will receive a half stipend of that month. Graduating students will receive stipend until half month after the graduation date. If registered student stays out of China for more than 15 days due to a personal reason (school holidays excluded), his stipend will be stopped during his leaving.
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