Introduction

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").

Eligibility

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.
e) Those currently studying in China are not eligible for One-Academic-Year program. Applicants withholding visas X1 or X2 are not eligible for One-semester or Four-week programs.

Scholarship types and qualifications

A. Scholarship for Master's Degree in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages (MTCSOL)
Commences in 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 One-Academic-Year Study
Commences in September 2018, and provides scholarship for maximum 11 months.
i.  TCSOL
Applicants shall have a minimum score of 270 in HSK test (Level 3), while HSKK test score is required.
ii. Chinese Language Study
Applicants shall have a minimum score of 180 in HSK test (Level 3 level).

* Full scholarship or partial scholarship will be granted to applicants based on the comprehensive consideration of their HSK scores and demographic factors in a first-come-first-served way.
C . 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
Applicants shall have a minimum score of 210 in HSK test (Level 3), while HSKK test score required
ii. Taiji Culture
HSK test score are required.
D. Scholarship for Four-Week Study
Commences either in July 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.

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 4-week study commencing in July)
b) June 20th (for study commencing in September or )
c)  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.
Part 1. 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 with their CIS certificates to relevant host institutions. Please contact chinesebridge@hanban.org for inquiry.
* Application Documents Checklist for Confucius Institute Scholarships
Recommending institutions and host institutions should examine the completeness, validity and accuracy of applicant's name, nationality and permanent address on the passport. If the following documents are not in Chinese or English version, notarization documents should be provided.

Part 2. For all applicants
1. A scanned copy of the passport photo page. Applicants under the age of 18 shall submit notarized certificate of entrusted legal guardians in China.
2. Score reports of the HSK, HSKK(in two-year validity). Winners of the finals of the "Chinese Bridge" Chinese Proficiency Competitions may submit the scanned copy of the award certificate and the“Confucius Institute Scholarship Certificate”.
3. Recommendation letter signed by the head of the recommending institutions (please provide objective comments on the applicant, including whether the applicant is a student of Confucius Institute or with other academic or professional background. Chinese language teachers shall submit an employment verification letter and a reference letter provided by the employer.)
Part 2. For degree scholarship program applicants（Applicants for degree programs should include documents listed in Part 1 and Part2 ）
4. Notarized certification of the highest education diploma (or proof of expected graduation), and an official transcript.
5. Applicants of MTCSOL program are required to provide 2 reference letters from professors or associate professors. Those who can provide an employment agreement or related documents with the designated teaching institution are preferred.
* SCNU preserves the right to interview applicants in face or online. Other documents apart from those listed onmight be requested.

Scholarship coverage

Please refer to the scholarship official website for details: http://cic.chinese.cn
Attention: 

1. Incomplete or unqualified applications will not be processed.

2. Applicants will be disqualified from application in case of application material is found fraudulent or application materials are completed and submitted by someone else.
3. Scholarship winners who cannot register with the host institutions on time should inform the host institution about the reasons in written form within 15 days before the admission date. For those who do not register as requested without reason, the scholarship will be canceled.
4. Scholarship will be canceled for those who fail to pass the on-site physical examination, drop out, or take schooling suspension during the study.
5. MTCSOL students are subject to annual academic performance review to continue to enjoy the scholarship for the second year. Please refer to the “Guideline for Annual Review of Confucius Institute Scholarship Status”.

Contacts

Contact Person：Ms.Yu, Ms.Yi
TEL：0086-20-85215350 /85210012
FAX：0086-20-85215360
WEBSITE：http://cicgz.scnu.edu.cn
EMAIL：hscic7@scnu.edu.cn, cic5@scnu.edu.cn
Division of Test and Scholarships at Hanban/Confucius Institute Headquarters
Address: 129, Deshengmenwai Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, 100088
Fax: +86-10-58595727