East China Normal University Confucius Institute Scholarship for Chinese Language Teachers from South Asian Countries

To expand people-to-people exchanges between China and South Asian countries and promote the localization of Chinese language teachers in South Asian countries, the Confucius Institute Headquarters/Hanban (hereinafter referred to as “Hanban”) has established the Confucius Institute Scholarship Program for Chinese Language Teachers in South Asian Countries.

Eligible Countries: Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, the Maldives, and India

Funded Programs and Application Requirements:

I. Master’s Degree in International Chinese Education

Duration of Funding: 2 academic years

Application Requirements:

1. Non-Chinese nationals under 35 years of age who hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent;

2. Chinese proficiency must reach a score of 180 on HSK Level 5 and 60 on HSKK Intermediate;

3. Must sign an agreement with Hanban; priority will be given to applicants who provide an employment agreement or relevant proof from the institution where they intend to teach after graduation.

Scholarship Benefits:

1. Tuition and accommodation fees are waived, and a monthly living allowance of 3,000 RMB is provided;

2. One round-trip economy-class airline ticket per academic year is provided for travel between the student’s home country and the nearest airport to the host institution.

Note: After enrollment, all scholarship recipients must undergo an annual review; they may continue to receive the scholarship in the second academic year only if their academic performance and Chinese proficiency test scores meet the review requirements.

II. Undergraduate Programs in International Chinese Education and Preparatory + Undergraduate (1+4) Programs

Duration of Support: 4 academic years for undergraduate programs; 5 years for preparatory + undergraduate programs

Eligibility Requirements:

1. Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens, under 25 years of age, and hold a high school diploma;

2. Applicants for the undergraduate program must achieve a score of 180 on HSK Level 3 and 60 on HSKK Intermediate;

3. Applicants must sign an agreement with the Confucius Institute Headquarters (Hanban).

Funding Details:

1. Tuition and housing fees are waived, and a monthly living allowance of 2,500 RMB is provided;

2. One round-trip economy-class airline ticket per academic year is provided for travel between the applicant’s home country and the nearest airport to the host institution.

Note: After enrollment, all scholarship recipients must undergo an annual review. They may continue to receive the scholarship in the second academic year only if their academic performance and Chinese proficiency test scores meet the review requirements.

III. Short-Term Intensive Chinese Training (One Academic Year / One Semester)

Duration of Support: 11 months for one academic year; 5 months for one semester

Eligibility Requirements:

1. Applicants must be non-Chinese nationals currently enrolled in Chinese language or related majors who have never studied in China before;

2. Applicants for a one-academic-year program must achieve a score of 180 on HSK Level 3 and 60 on HSKK Elementary;

3. Applicants for a one-semester program must achieve a score of 120 on HSK Level 2 and 60 on HSKK Elementary.

Funding Details:

Tuition and accommodation fees are waived, and a monthly living allowance of 2,500 RMB is provided.

V. Application Procedures

Step 1: Complete the Online Application Form

Applicants should log in to the scholarship website (http://cis.chinese.cn), register, complete the “Confucius Institute Scholarship Application Form,” and upload scanned copies of the required supporting documents as instructed.

* Applicants for the 1+4 program should select “Undergraduate Student” and add “1+4” in the remarks section after their Chinese name (e.g., “Wang Wei 1+4”).

* All applicants must check “Yes” under “Is this a Hanban Teacher Training Program?”

Step 2: Contact a “Recommending Institution” for online recommendation

Regarding recommending organizations:

1. The main types of recommending organizations are as follows:

1) Confucius Institutes or independently established Confucius Classrooms that have been in operation for at least six months: Search via www.hanban.org

2) HSK (Chinese Proficiency Test) test centers with scholarship recommendation authority: Search via www.chinesetest.cn

3) Organizing bodies for overseas divisions of the “Chinese Bridge” Competition: Education and Cultural Sections (or Groups) of Chinese embassies and consulates abroad, Confucius Institutes, and related educational institutions. Please contact chinesebridge@hanban.org for inquiries

2. After selecting a recommending institution and submitting the online application, applicants should contact the recommending institution to complete the online recommendation.

Step 3: Submit Hard Copies of Application Materials

1. “Confucius Institute Scholarship Application Form”

2. A scanned copy of the passport photo page.

*Applicants under the age of 18 must have their parents formally designate a foreign national or Chinese citizen permanently residing in China as the foreign student’s legal guardian and submit notarized documentation of the guardian’s written undertaking.

3. Scanned copies of HSK and HSKK score reports (valid for 2 years). Online scores will not be accepted.

*Winners of the “Chinese Bridge” competition who came to China to participate in the semi-finals may submit their “Chinese Bridge” award certificate and “Confucius Institute Scholarship Certificate.”

4. A letter of recommendation issued by the head of the recommending institution

5. Proof of highest academic degree (proof of expected graduation) and academic transcripts.

*If the proof of expected graduation, proof of current enrollment, or transcripts are not in Chinese or English, corresponding notarized documents must be provided; the proof of highest academic degree and transcripts must be original, stamped documents; photocopies and color copies will not be accepted.

6. Applicant’s personal statement (including background in Chinese language study, study plans and goals for studying in China, etc.). Please write in Chinese or English, print the document, and include the applicant’s signature.

7. A copy of the “Physical Examination Record for Foreigners.” This form is uniformly printed by Chinese health and quarantine authorities and must be completed in English. A “Physical Examination Record for Foreign Nationals” is invalid if any sections are missing, if it does not include the applicant’s photograph, if the photograph lacks a cross-stamp, or if it does not bear the signatures and official seals of a physician and the hospital.

Mailing Address:

Recipient: Office of International Students, East China Normal University

Attn: Sun Xiaoqian

Address: Room 253, Physics Building, 3663 Zhongshan North Road, Shanghai (200062)

Phone: +86-21-62232013

E-mail: xqsun@gec.ecnu.edu.cn

Step 4: Wait for the Video Interview Notification

The School of Chinese as a Foreign Language at East China Normal University will organize interviews for applicants to the undergraduate and master’s programs who have passed the initial review. Interviews may be conducted via Skype video call or in person. Interview times will be notified via email and phone; please ensure you provide valid contact information.

VI. Important Notes

1. Faxed application materials will not be accepted. 2. Applications with incomplete materials will not be accepted. 3. Regardless of whether the applicant is admitted, the above application materials will not be returned.

4. If application materials are found to contain false information or were not completed and submitted by the applicant themselves, the applicant’s eligibility will be revoked upon verification.

5. If a scholarship recipient is unable to enroll for any reason, they must notify the host institution in writing 15 days prior to the enrollment date, stating the reason. Failure to enroll without valid reason will result in the revocation of scholarship eligibility.

6. Scholarship eligibility will be revoked for students who fail the pre-enrollment physical examination, or who withdraw from or take a leave of absence during their studies.

VII. Contact Information

Office of International Students, East China Normal University

Sun Xiaoqian

Address: Room 253, Physics Building, 3663 Zhongshan North Road, Shanghai (200062)

Phone: 62232013 E-mail: xqsun@gec.ecnu.edu.cn