To meet the growing international demand for Chinese language teachers, facilitate Chinese language education around the world, and support the professional development of Chinese language teachers, the Center for Language Education and Cooperation (CLEC) has established the International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship (hereinafter referred to as the Scholarship) for eligible Chinese language teachers outside of China.
The applications to Beijing Language and Culture University (BLCU) in particular for such a scholarship should follow the guidelines below, a version with reference to the Application Guide for International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship 2024 released by CLEC. Confucius Institutes, independent Confucius Classrooms, selected HSK test centers, foreign educational institutions, Chinese language teacher training programs/Chinese departments at foreign universities, professional associations for Chinese language teaching, Chinese embassies (consulates) abroad (hereinafter collectively referred to as Recommending Institutions) may recommend outstanding students and in-service Chinese language teachers to further their studies in international Chinese language education and related programs at Chinese universities (hereinafter referred to as Host Institutions).
I. ELIGIBILITY
a. Be a non-Chinese citizen;
b. Be friendly to China, have no criminal record, abide by the laws and regulations of China and the rules and regulations of the Host Institution;
c. Be in good physical and mental health,be in good academic and behavioral standing;
d. Be interested in Chinese language education and related work;
e. Be aged between 16 and 35 years on September 1, 2024. The maximum age limit for in-service Chinese teachers may be extended to 45, but those who apply for ascholarship for a Bachelor’s degree shall be younger than 25 under most circumstances.
II. CATEGORIES AND QUALIFICATIONS
A. Chinese Language Teachers Programs
a. Scholarship for Doctor’s Degree in International Chinese Language Education
The program commences in September 2024, and the scholarship is provided for a maximum of four academic years.
Applicants shall hold a Master’s degree in teaching Chinese as a foreign language, linguistics, international Chinese language education, or education-related disciplines. 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 an employment contract with a teaching institution upon completing their studies in China or proof to the same effect.
b. Scholarship for Master’s Degree in International Chinese Language Education
The program commences in September 2024, and the scholarship is provided for a maximum of two academic years.
Applicants shall hold a Bachelor’s degree. Applicants shall have a minimum score of 210 on the HSK Test (Level 5) and 60 on the HSKK test (Intermediate Level). Priority will be given to applicants who may provide an employment contract with a teaching institution upon completing their studies in China or proof to the same effect.
c. Scholarship for Bachelor’s Degree in International Chinese Language Education
The program commences in September 2024, and the scholarship is provided for a maximum of four academic years.
Applicants shall hold a senior high school diploma and have a minimum score of 210 on the HSK Test (Level 4) and 60 on the HSKK test (Intermediate Level).
d. Scholarship for One-Year Study Program
The program commences in September 2024, and the scholarship is provided for a maximum of eleven months.
i. For the area of International Chinese Language Education, applicants shall have a minimum score of 270 on the HSK test (Level3), and an HSKK test score is required.
ii. For the area of Chinese language and literature, Chinese history, Chinese philosophy, applicants shall have aminimumscoreof180on theHSKtest(Level4) and 60 on the HSKK test (Intermediate Level).
iii. 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 Program
The program commences either in September 2024 or March 2025, and the scholarship is provided for a maximum of five months.
The areas of International Chinese Language Education, Chinese language and literature, Chinese history, Chinese philosophy are available. Applicants shall have a minimum score of 180 on the HSKtest (Level 3), and an HSKK test score is required.
f. Scholarship for Four-Week Study Program
The program commences either in July or December 2024, and the scholarship is provided for a maximum of four weeks.
For the areas of Chinese Language Study, traditional Chinese medicine, Taiji culture, applicants are required to provide HSK test scores.The program may be organized and applied for by a recommending institution with 15 participants or more per group. Before the trip, a detailed study plan shall be madein consultation with host institutions and such plan shall be submitted to CLEC for review and approval.
B. Scholarship for Online Programs
a. Online Program for One-Year Chinese Language Study commences in September or March each year. A score of 180 on the HSK test (Level3) is required, and priority will be given to those who also provide an HSKK test score.
b. Online Program for One-Semester Chinese Language Study commences in September or March each year. Under most circumstances, an HSK test score (regardless of level or score) is required.
Online programs may be organized and applied for by a recommending institution with 15 participants or more per group. Before the trip, a detailed study plan shall be made in consultation with BLCU and such plan shall be submitted to CLEC for review and approval.
III. COVERAGE
International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship provides full coverage on tuition fee, accommodation fee, living allowance (four-week study students are excluded) and comprehensive medical insurance expenses.
Only tuition fee is covered for Online Programs.
IV. APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Online registration will be available from March 1, 2024 on the International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship website (http://www.chinese.cn). You may search for Recommending Institutions and Host Institutions; submit application materials online; and track the application process. The successful applicant must confirm with the Host Institutions to go through the procedures of studying in China, print out the scholarship certificate online, and register at the Host Institution on the designated date as per the Letter of Admission.
The Application Deadlines (Beijing Time) :
Apr 15,2024 (for those commencing in July)
May 15, 2024 (for those commencing in September)
Sep 15, 2024 (for those commencing in December)
Oct 31,2024 (for those commencing in March 2025)
CLEC will entrust an expert panel to review the applications. Decisions will be based on HSK and HSKK levels and scores, geographical distribution, and other factors.
The results will be published about three months before the program starts.
V. POLICIESREGARDINGIN-SERVICECHINESELANGUAGE TEACHERS AND CHINESE BRIDGE WINNERS
a. In-Service Chinese language Teachers:
In-service Chinese language teachers may be given priority to admission under the same conditions if they provide proof of employment and recommendation from their employer..
b. Chinese Bridge Winners:
Applicants who have received the International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship Certificate during Chinese Bridge competitions may submit their application documents along with their scholarship certificates to BLCU directly at the International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship website.
For further inquiry,please contact chinesebridge@chinese.cn.
VI. APPLICATIONMATERIALSFORINTERNATIONALCHINESE LANGUAGE TEACHERS SCHOLARSHIP
For All Applicants:
a. A scanned copy of passport photo page;
b. A scanned copy of score reports of the HSK and HSKK tests (within the two-yearvalidity);
c. A reference letter by the head of the recommending institutions.
d. A certificate of the highest education diploma (or proof of expected graduation.Students with proof of expected graduation must submit formal certificate of the highest education diploma before the starting and registration time of BLCU.)
For Degree Program Applicants:
i. For Applicants of the Scholarship for a Doctor’s Degree
a. An official transcript of the highest education study.
b. 2 reference letters from professors or associate professors or experts with equivalent professional and technical titles in relevant fields.
c. A 3000-word personal statement in Chinese (including knowledge of the intended field of study and research proposal).
d. The acceptance letter of the supervisor in relevant fields.
e. Priority will be given to applicants who may provide an employment contract with a teaching institution upon completing their studies in China or a prooft ot he same effect.
ii. For Applicants ofthe Scholarship for a Master’s Degree
a. An official transcript of the highest education study.
b. 2 reference letters from professors or associate professors.
c. A study plan (including CV, education background, Chinese language proficiency, personal statement on research ability, research proposal, and career plan) above 800 Chinese words.
d. Priority will be given to applicants who may provide an employment contract with a teaching institution upon completing their studies in China or a proof to the same effect.
iii. For Applicants of the Scholarship for a Bachelor’s Degree
a. An official transcript of the highest education study.
Other Required Application Materials
a. In-service Chinese language teachers shall provide proof of employment and a reference letter from the employer.
d. For applicants under the age of 18, their parents should entrust a non-Chinese citizen residing in China or a Chinese residing in Beijing with the student’s guardianship, and provide notarized guardianship guarantee statement.
Note
a. Those who provide false documents, or conceal the visa record in their passports when applying for the scholarship, will be canceled from the scholarship once verified. All the consequences caused by providing false documents shall be borne by applicants themselves.
b. Additional documents will be required by BLCU on certain conditions.
VII. OTHERS
a. In principle applicants who had awarded the one-semester program and the one-year program scholarships within three years will not be admitted to the same type of scholarship.
b. For major training plans and courses, please refer to BLCU admission website fori nternational students:http://admission.blcu.edu.cn
c. Degree students are subject to the annual assessment according to the Annual Assessment Procedures of the International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship.
d. For enrollment and other matters, please contact BLCU.e. Students who fail to pass the pre-enrollment medical examination, withdraw from school before completing the program, fail to register at the university without prior permission,or suspend their studies will be disqualified for the scholarship.
f. Each applicant can only apply for one scholarship provided by Chinese government.Multiple applications for different scholarships will be considered invalid and suchapplicants will bedisqualified from scholarship.
VIII. CONTACTS
International Admissions Office
Beijing Language and Culture University
Tel:82303951
Fax:86-10-82303087
Email: scholarship@blcu.edu.cn
Office of Confucius Institute
Beijing Language and Culture University
Tel:86-10-82303272
Fax:86-10-82303327
E-mail:blcu_cis1@163.com
