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Confucius Institute Scholarship at Northeast Normal University

Northeast Normal University

Scholarship Details

I. Eligibility Criteria

1. Non-Chinese nationals.

2. In good physical and mental health, with excellent character and academic performance.

3. Aspiring to pursue careers in Chinese language education, teaching, and the international promotion of the Chinese language.

4. Aged 16–35 (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.

II. Scholarship Categories and Application Requirements

1. Master’s Degree in International Chinese Education

The scholarship duration is 2 years.

Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree. Chinese proficiency test scores must reach 210 on the HSK (Level 5) and 60 on the HSKK (Intermediate). Priority 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

The funding period is 4 years.

Applicants must hold a high school diploma. Chinese proficiency test scores must reach 210 on the HSK (Level 4) and 60 on the HSKK (Intermediate).

3. One-Academic-Year Research Students

The funding period is 11 months. International students currently studying in China are not eligible.

3.1 International Chinese Education

Chinese proficiency test scores must reach 270 on the HSK (Level 3), and applicants must have HSKK scores.

3.2 Chinese Language and Literature, Chinese History, Chinese Philosophy

Chinese proficiency test scores must reach 180 on the HSK (Level 4) and 60 on the HSKK (Intermediate).

3.3 Chinese Language Training

Applicants must have achieved a score of 180 on the HSK (Level 3) and hold an HSKK score.

4. One-Semester Trainees

The funding period is 5 months. Applicants with X1 or X2 visas in their passports are not eligible.

Applicants must have achieved a score of 210 on the HSK (Level 3) and hold an HSKK score.

5. Four-Week Program Participants

The funding period is 4 weeks. Applicants with X1 or X2 visas in their passports will not be admitted.

III. Application Process

Applicants may log in to the Confucius Institute Scholarship website (cis.chinese.cn) to apply for the Confucius Institute Scholarship.

Log in to the Confucius Institute Scholarship website to search for recommending organizations and host institutions; submit application materials online; and monitor the application process, review comments, and scholarship evaluation results. Scholarship recipients should confirm the procedures for studying in China with their host institution, print the award certificate online, and enroll at the host institution by the date specified in the admission notice.

IV. Regarding “Chinese Bridge” Award Winners

Recipients of the “Confucius Institute Scholarship Certificate” from 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 as proof.

If you have any questions, please contact chinesebridge@hanban.org.

V. Other Matters

1. For information regarding relevant degree programs and course curricula, please consult your target host institution.

2. Applicants must familiarize themselves with the specific admission requirements and application deadlines of their target host institution and submit application materials in accordance with the relevant regulations.

3. Degree-seeking students must participate in the annual review; for details, please refer to the “Confucius Institute Scholarship Annual Review Procedures.”

4. Scholarship eligibility will be revoked for students who fail to register on time, fail the pre-enrollment physical examination, withdraw from the program, or take a leave of absence.

VI. Contact Information

Mailing Address: International Student Section, Office of International Cooperation and Exchange, Northeast Normal University, 5268 Renmin Street, Changchun, Jilin Province, China

Email: iso@nenu.edu.cn

Office Phone: 0431-85099754

Website: http://iso.nenu.edu.cn

Programs at this university

Northeast Normal University
3 programs available
CSCA exam required: Mathematics, Physics, Chinese (Liberal), Chinese (Science)
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Programs currently offered by the host university. Check the scholarship terms above for which are covered.

Funding Coverage

Tuition
Accommodation
Living Allowance
Health Insurance
Airfare
Settlement Allowance

Eligibility Requirements

Degree Levels
BachelorMaster
Age Limit
16-35 years old
Language Requirements
HSK 2

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