Dalian University of Technology International Chinese Teacher Scholarship

In order to meet the growing demand for Chinese language education personnel in the international community, to promote the development of Chinese language education in countries around the world, and to help the growth of international Chinese language education personnel, the Center for Sino-Foreign Language Exchange and Cooperation of the Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China (hereinafter referred to as the Center) has set up the Scholarships for International Chinese Language Teachers (hereinafter referred to as the Scholarships), focusing on the cultivation of qualified overseas Chinese language teachers. Confucius Institutes, independent Confucius Classrooms, some Chinese language examination centers, relevant foreign educational institutions, Chinese language teacher training programs/Chinese language departments in universities, relevant Chinese language teaching industry organizations in foreign countries, and Chinese embassies/consulates in foreign countries (hereinafter referred to as the recommending organizations) may recommend outstanding students and in-service Chinese language teachers to study and further their studies in Chinese language education and related majors at Chinese universities (hereinafter referred to as the receiving institutions).

Scholarship Categories and Application Requirements

The current enrollment categories of Dalian University of Technology are Master's Degree in International Chinese Education, one-year trainee, one-semester trainee and four-week trainee. The enrollment is open to non-Chinese nationals who are physically and mentally healthy, of good character, interested in Chinese language education, teaching and related work, and aged between 16 and 35 years old. The age range is 16-35 years old. The age range for in-service Chinese teachers is 45 years old, and applicants for undergraduate scholarships are generally no older than 25 years old.

1. Master's Degree in Chinese International Education

Students enroll in the program in September, and the duration of the program is 3 years. The research directions of this program include: (1) Teaching Chinese as a Second Language (2) Research on Second Language Acquisition (3) Research on the Comparison of Chinese and Foreign Cultures and the Spread of Chinese Culture.

The period of funding from the Center for Sino-Foreign Language Exchange and Cooperation of the Ministry of Education is 2 years. Upon the expiration of the funding period and after the application review and approval, it can be transferred to the Presidential Scholarship for International Students of Dalian University of Technology.

Have a bachelor's degree. Achieve 210 points in HSK (Level 5), no less than 65 points in writing (composition), 60 points in HSKK (Intermediate) and other supporting materials in Chinese language examination. Preference will be given to those who provide the work agreement or relevant certificates of the organization where they are going to teach after graduation.

2. One academic year trainees

Enrollment is in September, and the period of financial support is 11 months. International students in China are not admitted.

2.1 Chinese Language and Literature

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

2.2 Chinese language training

HSK (Level 3) 210 points, HSKK preferred.

3. One semester trainee

Admission is in September or March of the following year, and the period of financial support is 5 months. Students with X1 or X2 visas in their passports will not be admitted.

For Chinese Language and Literature, students must have HSKK (Level 3) score of 180 on the Chinese Language and Literature Examination and HSKK.

4. Four-week trainee

Admission is in July or December, and the period of financial support is 4 weeks. Those with X1 or X2 visas in their passports will not be admitted.

Chinese language training, Taiji culture, Chinese language + Chinese family experience direction with HSK score. Groups can be organized by the recommending institutions for registration, and contact the receiving institutions in advance to determine the study plan in China, and report to the Center for approval in advance, 10-15 persons per group.

Contents and Criteria of Sponsorship

Scholarships include tuition, accommodation, living expenses (except for four-week trainees) and comprehensive medical insurance.

1. The tuition fee will be used by the host institution for the training and management of the scholarship students, cultural activities, and the organization of Chinese language examinations.

2. Accommodation fee is utilized by the host institution to provide free dormitory for the students.

The dormitory is usually a double room; for those who choose off-campus accommodation upon the application of the scholarship students and the approval of the host institutions, the university will pay the accommodation fee on a monthly or quarterly basis, which is RMB 1,000 yuan/month for doctoral students and RMB 700 yuan/month for other scholarship students.

3. Living expenses are paid by the host institution on a monthly basis. For undergraduates, one-year and one-semester trainees, the standard is RMB 2,500 yuan/month; for master's degree students majoring in Chinese International Education, the standard is RMB 3,000 yuan/month.

Scholarship students shall report to the host institution at the time specified in the acceptance letter, otherwise the scholarship will be disqualified. Students who register at the university before the 15th (inclusive) of the same month will be granted full living expenses for that month; those who register after the 15th will be granted half-month living expenses for that month. Scholarship students who are away from China for more than 15 days during the study period (excluding summer and winter vacations) due to personal reasons will not be granted living expenses for the period of absence from China.

Scholarship students who have been suspended or withdrawn from school for personal reasons or have been subject to disciplinary action by the host institution will not be paid the living expenses from the date of suspension, withdrawal or notification of disciplinary action.

The living expenses for graduating students are paid until half a month after the date of graduation (completion) determined by the university.

4. Comprehensive medical insurance premiums are paid in accordance with the relevant regulations of the Ministry of Education of China on studying in China and are purchased by the host institution. The standard fee for four weeks' study is RMB 160 Yuan/person, for one semester's study is RMB 400 Yuan/person, and for more than one year's study is RMB 800 Yuan/year/person.

Application Materials

1. Scanned copy of passport photo page.

2. Scanned copy of HSK, HSKK score report (valid for two years).

3. Letter of recommendation from the head of the recommending organization.

4. Provide a certificate of highest education (certificate of graduation expectation) and transcript of school study.

5. Master's degree in Chinese International Education is required to provide letters of recommendation from two supervisors with the title of associate professor or above. Priority in funding is given to those who provide an agreement to work in the institution where they intend to teach after graduation.

6. In-service Chinese language teachers must attach a certificate of employment and a letter of recommendation from the organization where they are employed.

7. Applicants under the age of 18 must submit a signed letter of authorization from their guardian in China.

8. Applicants must also provide other supporting documents as required by the host institution.

Application Process and Application Deadline

Starting from March 1, applicants may apply for the International Chinese Language Teacher Scholarship by visiting the International Chinese Language Teacher Scholarship application website (cis.chinese.cn).

Log on to the scholarship website to inquire about the recommending organizations and receiving institutions; submit the application materials online and pay attention to the application process, review comments and the results of the scholarship evaluation; confirm with the receiving institution to go through the procedures for studying in China and print the award certificate online; and report to the receiving institution at the time specified in the acceptance letter.

All applicants are required to apply online at the same time at http://iso.dlut.edu.cn/.

Application Deadline (based on Beijing time):

1. July admission: The deadline for students to apply is mid-April;

2. September enrollment: student application deadline is mid-May;

3. December enrollment: student application deadline is mid-September;

4. March enrollment: mid-November application deadline.

The Center commissions a group of experts to conduct centralized assessment. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of HSK and HSKK scores and levels, taking into account country-specific factors, etc. The evaluation of the scholarships is completed about three months before enrollment and the results are announced.

About Chinese Bridge Winners

Those who have won the International Chinese Language Teachers' Scholarship Certificate in various Chinese Bridge competitions can log on the website of International Chinese Language Teachers' Scholarship and submit the application materials to the target accepting institutions with the scholarship certificate.

If you have any questions, please contact chinesebridge@chinese.cn.

Others

1. For related professional development programs and teaching courses, please consult the target receiving institutions.

2. Applicants should be aware of the specific admission requirements and application deadlines of the target institutions and submit the application materials in accordance with the relevant regulations.

3. Academic students are required to participate in the annual evaluation, as detailed in the Annual Evaluation of International Chinese Language Teacher Scholarships.

4. Scholarship eligibility will be canceled if the applicant fails to report on time, fails to pass the physical examination for enrollment, or withdraws or takes a leave of absence from the program.

Enrollment and Counseling Services

Applicants may consult the International Chinese Language Teacher Scholarship Policy with the Examinations and Scholarships Office.

Email: scholarships@chinese.cn

Tel: +86-10-58595727

International Chinese Language Teachers' Scholarship website: http://cis.chinese.cn

Website of Chinese Language Examination: http://www.chinesetest.cn

Dalian University of Technology fulfills its territorial responsibility in accordance with these measures, publishes enrollment brochures and provides consulting services.

Contact information of Dalian University of Technology:

Dalian University of Technology College of International Education

Address: No.2 Lingong Road, Hi-Tech Park, Dalian, Liaoning Province, 116024, P.R. China

Tel: +86-411-84706048/84706370

Fax: +86-411-84770361

E-mail: dutsice@dlut.edu.cn

Website: http://sie.dlut.edu.cn/