Application Guide for International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship 2022

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, 2022), 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 Programme
a) Scholarship for Doctor’s Degree in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other 
Languages (DTCSOL) 
The programme commences in September 2022 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 programme commences in September 2022 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 programme commences in September 2022 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 programme commences in September 2022, 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 programme commences either in September 2022 or March 2023, 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 programme commences either in July or December, 2022, 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 
Programme for Confucius Institutes, applicants are required to provide HSK test scores. 
The programme 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 Programmes
a) Online Programme 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 Programme 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 Programme, please consult the relevant host institutions for 
specific application requirements and methods of application.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES 
Online registration will be available from 1 March, 2022 on the International Chinese 
Language Teachers Scholarship application website (cis.chinese.cn). Please log on to 
search for recommending institutions and host institutions; upload application materials 
online; and track the application progress, comments and results. Scholarship holders need 
to confirm with the host institutions to go through the procedures of studying in China, 
print out the scholarship certificate online, and register at host institutions on the designated 
date as per the letter of admission. 
The Application Deadlines (Beijing Time) : 
a) For programmes commencing in July, applicants must complete their applications
before15 April, and recommending institutions and host institutions must complete 
reviewing before 25 April.
b) For programmes commencing in September, applicants must complete their applications
before 15 May 15, and recommending institutions and host institutions must complete 
reviewing before 25 May 25.
c) For programmes commencing in December, applicants must complete their applications 
before 15 September, and recommending institutions and host institutions must complete 
reviewing before 25 September.
d) For programmes commencing in March 2023, applicants must complete their 
applications before 15 November, 2022, and recommending institutions and host 
institutions must complete reviewing before 25 November, 2022.
CLEC will entrust an expert panel to review the applications. Decisions will be made based 
on HSK and HSKK scores and levels, and in consideration of country distribution as well 
as other factors. The results will be published about three months before school starts. 
Policies Regarding Currently Employed Chinese Language Teachers and Chinese
Bridge Award Recipients
a) Currently employed Chinese language teachers:
Currently employed Chinese language teachers applying for the scholarships can be 
exempted from submitting Chinese Language Proficiency Test (HSK) certificates if they 
can provide proof of employment and a letter of recommendation from the institution 
where they work.
b) Chinese Bridge Award Recipients:
Applicants who have won the 2022 International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship 
Certificate in various Chinese Bridge competitions should submit their application 
documents along with their scholarship certificates to relevant host institutions on the 
International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship website. For further inquiry, please 
contact chinesebridge@chinese.cn. 
RECOMMENDING INSTITUTIONS AND HOST INSTITUTIONS 
Recommending institutions and host institutions shall, pursuant to the Guide, provide 
consulting, recommendation and enrollment services. 
OTHERS 
a) Please contact host institutions for curriculum and course listings.
b) Applicants shall be familiar with the specific criteria and deadlines for registration, and 
submit necessary documents according to specific requirements.
c) Degree students are subject to the annual assessment according to the Annual Appraisal 
Procedures of International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship.
d) For enrollment and other matters during the Covid-19 epidemic, please contact the host 
institutions.
e) Students who fail to pass the pre-enrollment medical examination, withdraw from school 
midway, or fail to report to school or suspend their studies without permission will be 
disqualified for scholarship.
CONTACT CLEC
Division of Test and Scholarships 
Email: scholarships@chinese.cn
Tel: +86-10-58595727
+86-10-58595932 (Asia, Africa)
+86-10-58595999 (US, Canada)
+86-10-58595744 (South America, Oceania)
+86-10-58595875 (Europe)
Appendix 
1 Scholarship Coverage and Criteria
2 Application Documents for Scholarship 
Center for Language Education and Cooperation (CLEC)
 December 2021