Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Confucius Institute facilitates granting scholarship to students of Chinese language to Confucius Institute Headquarters

For the purpose of satisfying the growing demand of the international community for Chinese language teachers and facilitating Chinese language education in other countries, the Center for Language Education and Cooperation (CLEC) will continue with the International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship (hereinafter referred to as the Scholarship). Confucius Institutes, independently operated Confucius Classrooms, certain HSK test centers, Chinese language (education) departments of foreign universities, professional associations for Chinese language instruction, Chinese embassies (consulates) abroad (hereinafter collectively referred to as “recommending institutions”) may recommend outstanding students and currently-employed Chinese language teachers for study of International Chinese Language Education or related majors at Chinese universities and colleges (hereinafter referred to as “host institutions”). 

ELIGIBILITY 

a) Non-Chinese citizens;
 b) Should be friendly to China, have no criminal record, and abide by the laws and regulations of the Chinese government and the rules and regulations of the school; 
c) In good physical and mental conditions, and with a good record of academic performance and conduct;
  d) Aspiring to work in the Chinese language education and related fields; 
 e) Aged between16 and 35 (as of 1September, 2024), with the special allowance for the age limit of 45 for applicants currently working as Chinese language teachers and that of 25 for undergraduate student applicants. 

SCHOLARSHIP TYPES AND QUALIFICATIONS

 A. Chinese Language Teacher Program 

a) Scholarship for Doctor’s Degree in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages (DTCSOL) 

The program commences in September 2024 and provides scholarship for a maximum of four academic years. Applicants shall hold a Master’s degree in majors such as Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language, Linguistics, or Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages. Applicants shall have a minimum score of 200 on the HSK Test (Level 6), and 60 on the HSKK test (Advanced Level). 

Priority will be given to applicants who may provide a work contract with a teaching institution upon completing their studies in China or a proof to the same effect.

 b) Scholarship for Master’s Degree in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages (MTCSOL) 

The program commences in September 2024 and provides scholarship for a maximum of two academic years. Applicants shall hold a Bachelor’s degree, and have a minimum score of 210 on the HSK Test (Level 5) as well as 60 on the HSKK test (Intermediate Level). 

Priority will be given to applicants who may provide a work contract with a teaching institution upon completing their studies in China or a proof to the same effect. 

c) Scholarship for Bachelor’s Degree in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages (BTCSOL) 

The program commences in September 2024 and provides scholarship for a maximum of four academic years. Applicants shall hold a senior high school diploma and a minimum score of 210 on the HSK Test (Level4) as well as 60 on the HSKK test (Intermediate Level).

 d) Scholarship for One-Academic-Year Study 

The program commences in September 2024, and provides scholarship for a maximum of eleven months. International students who have benefited from similar scholarships are not eligible. 

For the area of TCSOL, applicants shall have a minimum score of 270 on the HSK test (Level 3), and an HSKK test score is required.

 For the areas of Chinese Language and Literature, Chinese History, and Chinese Philosophy, etc., applicants shall have a minimum score of 180 on the HSK test (Level 4) and 60 on the HSKK test (Intermediate Level). 

For the area of Chinese Language Study, applicants shall have a minimum score of 210 on the HSK test (Level 3). 
Priority will be given to applicants who provide an HSKK test score.

 e) Scholarship for One-Semester Study 

The program commences either in September 2024 or March 2025, and provides Scholarship of a maximum of five months.Applicants holding the X1 or X2 visa are not eligible. 

For the areas of TCSOL, Chinese Language and Literature, Chinese History, and Chinese Philosophy, etc., applicants shall have a minimum score of 180 on the HSK test (Level 3), and an HSKK test score is required.

 For the area of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Taiji Culture, applicants are required to provide HSK test scores. Priority will be given to applicants who also provide HSKK test scores. 

f) Scholarship for Four-Week Study 

The program commences either in July or December, 2024, and provides a four-week scholarship. Applicants holding the X1 or X2 visa are not eligible.

 For the areas of Chinese Study, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Taiji Culture, Chinese Language plus Home-Stay Experience in a Chinese Family, and Special Four-week Program for Confucius Institutes, applicants are required to provide HSK test scores. The program may be organized and applied for by a recommending institution with 10- 15 participants per group. Prior to the trip, a detailed study plan shall be made in consultation with host institutions and such plan shall be submitted to CLEC for approval.

B.    Cooperative Scholarships 

Cooperative Scholarships are jointly funded by CLEC and educational departments and universities of other countries. The enrollment methods, slots, and forms of support under this type of scholarships will be updated on the International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship application website. 

C.    Scholarship for Online Program

a)    Online Program for One-year Chinese Language Study commences in September or March each year. A General Chinese proficiency test score of 180 in HSK (Level 3) is required, and HSKK scores are preferred. 
b)    Online Program for One-Semester Chinese Language Study commences in September or March each year. Generally, applicants must have an HSK score (no specific requirements for level or score). 
c) For Special Online Study Program, please consult the relevant host institutions for specific application requirements and methods of application.