International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship
The International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship is established to support the growth of international Chinese language educators by the Center for Language Education and Cooperation of the Ministry of Education, with a focus on cultivating qualified overseas Chinese language teachers.
Outstanding students and in-service Chinese language teachers can be recommended to universities in China for study and advanced training in international Chinese language education and related fields. Recommending institutions include Chinese universities Confucius Institutes, independently established Confucius Classrooms, some Chinese language test centers, relevant foreign educational institutions, university Chinese teacher training programs/Chinese departments, overseas Chinese language teaching organizations, and Chinese embassies (consulates) abroad.
Recommending Institutions and Target Candidates
Recommending Institutions |
Confucius Institutes and independently established Confucius Classrooms |
Designated Chinese Language Test Centers |
University Chinese Teacher Education Programs/Chinese Departments |
Overseas Chinese Language Teaching Professional Associations |
Chinese Embassies and Consulates Abroad |
Target Candidates |
Friendly towards China with a clean criminal record |
Aspiring to pursue careers in Chinese language education, teaching, or related fields |
Aged between 16 and 35 (as of September 1, 2025) |
In sound physical and mental health with exemplary moral character and academic excellence |
Non-Chinese citizens |
Funding Coverage
Full Scholarship Benefits |
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Tuition waiver |
Monthly stipend |
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Accommodation waiver |
Undergraduate students students/academic year/semester |
Graduate students |
Comprehensive medical insurance |
2,500 RMB/Month |
3,000 RMB/Month |
Scholarship Categories and Application Requirements
Graduate students |
Undergraduate students |
1-academic-year students |
1-semester students |
4-week students |
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Enrollment Period and Funding Duration |
September, 2 Years |
September, 4-Years |
September, 11 Months |
March or September, 5 Months |
July or December, 4 Weeks |
Programs Applied and HSK Requirements
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Undergraduate Programs: HSK (Level 5) 210 points & HSKK (Intermediate) 60 points |
High School Programs: HSK (Level 4) 210 points & HSKK (Intermediate) 60 points |
Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages (TCSOL): HSK (Level 3) 270 points with HSKK scores submitted |
Traditional Chinese Medicine & Tai Chi Culture: HSK results required, HSKK results preferred |
Chinese Language Studies, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tai Chi Culture, Chinese Language + Homestay Experience: HSK results required |
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Chinese Language & Literature, Chinese History, Chinese Philosophy Programs: HSK (Level 4) 180 points & HSKK (Intermediate) 60 points |
Programs in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages (TCSOL), Chinese Language & Literature, Chinese History, and Chinese Philosophy: HSK (Level 3) 180 points with HSKK scores submitted |
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Chinese Language Study: HSK (Level 3) 210 points required, applicants with HSKK scores preferred |
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Application Procedures
1.Visit the Center for Language Education and Cooperation website at http://www.chinese.cn, navigate to the International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship section, and verify the list of recommending institutions and host universities;
2.Submit all required application materials online and regularly check the application status, review comments, and final results.
3.Successful scholarship recipients confirm their enrollment procedures with JISU for studying in China.
4. Come to JISU for registration according to the date specified in the official admission notice.
Contact for Inquiry
Email: international@jisu.edu.cn
Subject Line Format:
“International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship / [Scholarship Category] / [Enrollment Date]”
(Example: “International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship / Undergraduate Program in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages / September 2025”)
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