Confucius Institute Scholarship at Chongqing University

In order to cultivate qualified Chinese language teachers and promote the international promotion of Chinese language and the spread of Chinese culture, the Confucius Institute Headquarters/State Hanban (hereinafter referred to as Hanban) has set up the Confucius Institute Scholarship, which entrusts the Confucius Institutes, independent Confucius Classrooms, and some of the Chinese language test examination centers overseas (hereinafter referred to as the recommending organizations) to sponsor outstanding students and in-service Chinese language teachers to study in Chinese universities (collectively referred to as the receiving institutions). According to the 2018 Confucius Institute Scholarship Application Methods, we hereby notify you of the following matters related to applying for the 2018 Confucius Institute Scholarship students to study at Chongqing University.

I. Application Targets

1. Non-Chinese nationals.

2. Physically and mentally healthy, with good academic performance.

3. Be interested in Chinese language education, teaching and international promotion of Chinese language.

4．The age is 16-35 years old (uniformly based on September 1, 2018). In-service Chinese language teachers are relaxed to 45 years old, and applicants for undergraduate scholarships are generally no more than 25 years old.

II. Scholarship Recruitment Categories, Specialties and Application Requirements

1. Master's Degree in International Chinese Language Education

Enrollment in September 2018, the funding period is 2 years.

Have a bachelor's degree. Achieve 210 points in HSK (Level 5) and 60 points in HSKK (Intermediate) in Chinese language examination. Preference will be given to those who provide a work agreement or relevant certificates from the organization 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.

Have a high school education. Achieve 210 points in HSK (Level 4) and 60 points in HSKK (Intermediate) in Chinese language examination.

3. One academic year trainee

Enrollment in September 2018 and the funding period is 11 months. No foreign students in China will be admitted.

3.1 Chinese Language International Education

Achieve 270 points in HSK (Level 3) with HSKK on the Chinese language test.

3.2 Chinese Language and Literature, Chinese History, Chinese Philosophy

Achieve 180 points in HSK (Level 4) and 60 points in HSKK (Intermediate) in Chinese language examination.

3.3 Chinese language training

Achieve 180 points in HSK (Level 3).

4 One semester trainee

Enrollment in September 2018 and March 2019, the period of financial support is 5 months. Those with X1 and X2 visas in their passports will not be admitted.

Majors: Chinese International Education, Chinese Language and Literature, Chinese History, Chinese Philosophy

HSK (Level 3) 210 on Chinese language test with HSKK score.

5. Four weeks of Confucius Institute specialization

Enrollment in December 2018 with a 4-week funding period. Those with X1 and X2 visas in their passports will not be admitted. Have HSK scores. Enrollment will be conducted by groups organized by the Confucius Institute, with 10-15 students per group.

III. Enrollment Process

1. Applicants log on the website of Confucius Institute Scholarship (http://cis.chinese.cn), select the recommending organization, choose Chongqing University as the receiving institution, register online, fill in the Confucius Institute Scholarship Application Form, and attach scanned electronic copies of relevant supporting materials.

2.The recommending organization to which the applicant belongs will review the application materials and recommend the applicants who meet the requirements.

3.Chongqing University will review the qualifications of the applicants, select the best candidates for admission, and submit the pre-admission candidates to Hanban.

4. Hanban completes the evaluation of the scholarships two months before enrollment and announces the evaluation results.

5. Scholarship winners will confirm with Chongqing University to go through the procedures for studying in China and print the award certificate online; they will enroll and report to Chongqing University according to the time specified in the acceptance letter of Chongqing University.

Application Deadline

1. June 20, 2018 (for admission in September 2018)

2. December 30, 2018 (March 2019 entry)

V. Other

1. Academic students are required to participate in the annual evaluation, as detailed in the Annual Evaluation Method of Confucius Institute Scholarship.

2. Failure to report on time, failure to pass the physical examination, dropping out or taking a leave of absence will lead to disqualification for the scholarship.

Contact Information of Chongqing University

Admission Office of International College of Chongqing University

Address: 324, International College, Main Teaching Building, Area A, Chongqing University, Chongqing, China

Zip code: 400044

Tel: 86-23-65111001

Fax: 86-23-65111067

E-mail: admissions@cqu.edu.cn

Website: http://study.cqu.edu.cn