Confucius Institute Scholarship at Chongqing Normal University

I. Application Requirements and Categories of Applicants

The Confucius Institute Scholarship is open to non-Chinese citizens who are in good physical and mental health, have excellent moral character and academic performance, are committed to teaching Chinese and working in the field of international promotion of the Chinese language, and are between the ages of 18 and 35 (calculated as of September 1, 2018). The age limit is extended to 45 for currently employed Chinese language teachers. Applicants for undergraduate scholarships are generally not older than 25.

1. Master’s Degree in International Chinese Education

Enrollment begins in September 2018. The funding period is 2 years. Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree and achieve a score of 210 on the HSK (Level 5) and 60 on the HSKK (Intermediate). Preference will be given to applicants who provide an employment agreement or relevant proof from the institution where they intend to teach after graduation.

2. Bachelor’s Degree in International Chinese Education

Enrollment in September 2018. The funding period is 4 years. Applicants must hold a high school diploma and achieve a score of 210 on the HSK (Level 4) and 60 on the HSKK (Intermediate).

3. One-Academic-Year Study Program Participants

Enrollment in September 2018. The funding period is 11 months. International students currently studying in China are not eligible for admission.

3.1 International Chinese Education

Applicants must achieve a score of 270 on the HSK (Level 3) and 60 on the HSKK (Elementary Level).

3.2 Chinese Language and Literature, Chinese History, and Chinese Philosophy

Applicants must achieve a score of 180 on the HSK (Level 4) and 60 on the HSKK (Elementary Level).

3.3 Chinese Language Training

Applicants must achieve a score of 180 on the HSK (Level 3).

4. One-Semester Study Abroad Students

Enrollment in September 2018 or March 2019; the funding period is 5 months. Applicants with X1 or X2 visas in their passports will not be admitted. Chinese language test scores must reach 210 points on the HSK (Level 3), and applicants must have HSKK scores.

5. Four-Week Program Participants

Enrollment in July or December 2018; the funding period is 4 weeks. Applicants with X1 or X2 visas in their passports will not be admitted.

5.1 Chinese Language + Homestay Experience

Applicants must have HSK scores and express a willingness to participate in a homestay experience. Applications must be submitted in groups organized by Confucius Institutes, with each group consisting of 10–15 students.

5.2 Special Four-Week Program for Confucius Institutes

Applicants must have HSK scores. Applications must be submitted in groups organized by Confucius Institutes, with each group consisting of 10–15 students.

6. Recipients of the 2018 “Confucius Institute Scholarship Certificate” awarded through various Chinese Bridge competitions should log in to the Confucius Institute Scholarship website and submit their application materials to their intended host institution using the scholarship certificate. If you have any questions, please contact chinesebridge@hanban.org.

II. Scope of Financial Support

The Confucius Institute Scholarship covers: tuition, accommodation fees, living expenses (excluding four-week program participants), and comprehensive medical insurance premiums.

1. Our university provides free dormitory housing, typically in double or triple rooms.

2. Living allowances are disbursed monthly by our university. The standard for undergraduate students, one-academic-year exchange students, and one-semester exchange students is 2,500 RMB per month; for Master’s students in International Chinese Education, the standard is 3,000 RMB per month.

3. Comprehensive medical insurance premiums are determined in accordance with the relevant regulations of the Chinese Ministry of Education regarding international students studying in China and are purchased centrally by our university. The standard for four-week trainees is 160 RMB per person; for one-semester trainees, 400 RMB per person; and for those studying for one academic year or longer, 800 RMB per year per person.

III. Application Process

1. All applicants must log in to the Confucius Institute Scholarship website (cis.chinese.cn) on or after March 1, 2018, to register, complete the “Confucius Institute Scholarship Application Form,” and submit scanned copies of the relevant supporting documents:

Supporting Documents for All Applicants

☆ Scanned copy of the passport photo page.

☆ Scanned copies of HSK and HSKK score reports (valid for two years).

☆ A letter of recommendation from the head of the recommending institution.

Supporting Documents for Degree-Seeking Students

☆ Proof of highest academic degree (or proof of expected graduation) and academic transcripts from the current institution.

☆ Master’s degree candidates in International Chinese Education must provide letters of recommendation from two faculty advisors holding the title of associate professor or higher. Priority for funding will be given to applicants who provide an employment agreement from the institution where they plan to teach after graduation.

☆ Currently employed Chinese language teachers must attach a certificate of employment and a letter of recommendation issued by their employer.

☆ Applicants under the age of 18 must submit a power of attorney signed by their guardian in China.

2. The recommending institution reviews the applications and recommends qualified students to our university.

3. Our university reviews the materials and conducts online interviews, granting conditional admission based on merit.

4. The Hanban (Confucius Institute Headquarters) conducts a centralized review and awards scholarships based on merit. The scholarship evaluation process is completed two months prior to enrollment, and the results are announced.

Application Deadlines

April 20 (Enrollment in July).

June 20 (Enrollment in September).

September 20 (Enrollment in December).

December 20 (enrollment in March 2019).

IV. Contact Information

Office of International Students, Chongqing Normal University

Email: cqnuws@foxmail.com

Phone: 0086-23-65317936