Application Information for Confucius Institute Scholarship 2018 at Beijing Language and Culture University
For the purpose of cultivating qualified Chinese language teachers and facilitating the promotion of Chinese language and culture, the Confucius Institute Headquarters (Hanban) launches “Confucius Institute Scholarship” (CIS). Based on Application Information for Confucius Institute Scholarship 2018, released by Hanban, Beijing Language and Culture University (BLCU) worked out following application guide:
lELIGIBILITY
All applicants shall be
a)Non-Chinese citizens
b)In good Physical and mental condition, well performed both academically and behaviorally
c)Aspired to take future careers on the teaching or international promotion of Chinese language.
d)Between the ages of 16-35 on September 1st, 2018. Applicants currently working as Chinese language teachers shall not exceed the age limit of 45, while undergraduate students shall not exceed the age limit of 25.
lSCHOLARSHIP TYPES AND QUALIFICATIONS
A.Scholarship for Master’s Degree in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages (MTCSOL)
Commences in September 2018 and provides scholarship for maximum two academic years. Applicants shall be Bachelor degree holders, and have a minimum score of 210 in HSK Test (Level 5) as well as 60 in HSKK test (Intermediate Level). Applicants who are able to provide notarized document of the employment agreement or related proofs upon completing study in China are preferred.
B.Scholarship for Bachelor’s Degree in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages (BTCSOL)
Commences September 2018 and provides scholarship for maximum four academic years. Applicants must have graduated with a high school diploma, , and have a minimum score of 210 in HSK Test (Level 4) as well as 60 in HSKK test (Intermediate Level).
C.Scholarship for One-Academic-Year Study
Commences September 2018, and provides scholarship for maximum 11 months. International students currently studying in China are not eligible.
i.Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages
Applicants shall have a minimum score of 270 in HSK test (Level 3), while HSKK test score required.
ii.Chinese Language Study
Applicants shall have a minimum score of 180 in HSK test (Level 3).
D.Scholarship for One-Semester Study
Commences either in September 2018 or the end of February 2019, and provides scholarship of maximum 5 months. Applicants withholding visas X1 or X2 are not eligible. Applicants shall have a minimum score of 210 in HSK test (Level 3), while HSKK test score required.
i.Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages
ii.Chinese Language and Literature
iii.Chinese History
E. Special Four-week Program for Confucius Institutes
It provides a four-week scholarship. Organized and applied by a Confucius Institute with at least 15 participants per group. If the 15 participants form one class, commencement date can be negotiated. Applicants withholding visas X1 or X2 are not eligible.
i. Chinese language + Traditional Chinese Medicine
Applicants shall have a minimum score of 180 in HSK test (Level 3)
Jun. 28th to Jul. 25th, 2018 (4-week)
ii. Chinese language + Calligraphy and Paintings
Applicants shall have a minimum score of 180 in HSK test (Level 3)
Jun. 28th to Jul. 25th, 2018 (4-week)
Jul. 26th to Aug. 22nd, 2018 (4-week)
Aug. 2nd to Aug. 29th, 2018 (4-week)
Dec. 27th,2018 to Jan. 23rd, 2019 (4-week)
iii. Chinese language + Tea Art
Applicants shall have a minimum score of 180 in HSK test (Level 3)
Jun. 28th to Jul. 25th, 2018 (4-week)
Jul. 26th to Aug. 22nd, 2018 (4-week)
Aug. 2nd to Aug. 29th, 2018 (4-week)
Dec. 27th,2018 to Jan. 23rd, 2019 (4-week)
iv. Chinese language + China’s New Economy Hot spots
Applicants shall have a minimum score of 180 in HSK test (Level 4)
Jun. 28th to Jul. 25th, 2018 (4-week)
Jul. 26th to Aug. 22nd, 2018 (4-week)
Aug. 2nd to Aug. 29th, 2018 (4-week)
Dec. 27th,2018 to Jan. 23rd, 2019 (4-week)
lCoverage
The Confucius Institute Scholarship provides full coverage on tuition fee, accommodation fee, living allowance (four-week study students are excluded) and comprehensive medical insurance expenses.
lAPPLICATION PROCEDURES
Online registration will be available from March 1, 2018 on the Confucius Institute Scholarship website (cis.chinese.cn). Please log on to search recommending institutions and host institutions, upload application materials online, track the application progress, feedback of review and admission results. Scholarship holders need to confirm with BLCU to go through the procedures of studying in China, print out CIS certificate online, and register at BLCU at the designated date and time as per the letter of admission.
The application deadlines are
a)April 20th (for those commencing in the end of June)
b)June 20th (for those commencing in September)
c)September 20th (for those commencing in December)
d)December 20th (for those commencing in the end of February 2019)
Hanban will complete the scholarship review and notify the results two months before enrollment of the admitted students..
lCHINESE BRIDGE AWARD RECIPIENT POLICIES
Chinese Bridge winners who have been awarded the 2018 “Confucius Institute Scholarship Certificate” shall log onto the scholarship website and submit documents to BLCU upon presentation of their CIS certificates. Please contact chinesebridge@hanban.org for inquiry.
lApplication Documents for Confucius Institute Scholarship
for all applicants
a) A Scanned copy of passport photo page.
For the student under the age of 18, their parents should entrust a foreigner residing in China or a Chinese residing in Beijing with the student’s guardianship, and provide notarized guardianship guarantee statement.
b) A scanned copy of score reports of the HSK and HSKK tests (within the two-year validity)
c) A Recommendation letter by the head of the recommending institutions. Applicants currently working as Chinese language teachers shall provide the proof of employment as well as a reference letter by the employing institution.
d) A certification of the highest education diploma (or proof of expected graduation)
Degree Programs Application Documents
i. For Master’s Degree in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages (MTCSOL)
a)A scanned copy of an official undergraduate transcript.
b)2 reference letters from professors or associate professors. Those who can provide a notarized employment agreement with teaching institutions are preferred.
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. This should be scanned and uploaded in Education Background section.
ii. For Bachelor’s Degree in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages (BTCSOL)
a) A scanned copy of official transcripts for latest diploma.
Note:
A) Applicants for one-semester and four-week program scholarship who withhold visas X1 or X2 are not eligible. Passport pages will be checked upon registration. Those who withhold visas X1 or X2 will be deprived of scholarship. All the consequences caused by providing false documents shall be borne by applicants themselves.
B) Additional documents may be required by BLCU on certain conditions.
lOTHERS
a) For major training plans and courses, please refer to BLCU admission website for international students: http://admission.blcu.edu.cn
b) Degree students shall accept the annual assessment under the Annual Appraisal Procedures of Confucius Institute Scholarship
c) Those who failed to register on time, failed to pass the health assessment, dropped out midway and/or suspended will be deprived of scholarship.
d) Each applicant can only apply for one scholarship provided by Chinese government. Multiple applications for different scholarships will be considered invalid and such applicants will be disqualified from scholarship.
lCONTACTS
Admission office for Foreign Students
Beijing Language and Culture University
Tel: 86-10-82303086/ 82303951
Fax: 86-10-82303087
Email: zhaosh5@blcu.edu.cn; zhaosh3@blcu.edu.cn
Web: http://admission.blcu.edu.cn
Confucius Institute Office
Beijing Language and Culture University
Tel: 86-10-82303272
Fax: 86-10-82303327
E-mail：yandong@blcu.edu.cn; xihuannapianyun@126.com