In order to support development of Confucius Institutes, facilitate Chinese language promotion and Chinese cultural transmission in the world, cultivate qualified Chinese language teachers and talented students of Chinese language, Confucius Institute Headquarters (Hanban) (hereinafter referred to as Hanban) launches the “Confucius Institute Scholarships” program for providing sponsorship to students, scholars and Chinese language teachers of other countries for pursuing a study in relevant universities in China (hereinafter referred to as “host institutions”).
Scholarship Categories
1.Scholarship for One-Academic-Year Study Students
2.Scholarship for One-Semester Study Students
Scholarship coverage
1. The Confucius Institute Scholarship provides full coverage on tuition fee, accommodation (Double room), living allowance and comprehensive medical insurance expenses.
2. Living allowance is granted by the host institutions on monthly basis. The allowance criteria per person are: One-Academic-Year Study, One-Semester Study: RMB2,500 per month
Eligible courses
Chinese Language (1 Semester or 1 Academic Year)
International Chinese Language Education (Masters)
Application requirements
Application is open to applicant who owns a non-Chinese citizenship, aged between 16 and 35, in good health condition, (Applicant is currently working in a Chinese language teaching position shall not exceed the age limit of 45. Undergraduate student shall not exceed the age limit of 20)
1.Scholarship for One-Academic-Year Study Students
This category provides a sponsorship for 11 months. Application is open to Confucius Institute (Classroom) students, overseas Chinese language teachers, Chinese language major students and excellent performers in HSK test. International students who are now studying in China are not eligible for the scholarship. Applicant should have a minimum score of 180 in HSK Test (Level 3), and 60 in HSKK test (Beginner Level). Alternatively, applicant should hold a minimum score of 180 in BCT (A), and a minimum score of 180 BCT (Speaking).
2.Scholarship for One-Semester Study Students
This category provides a sponsorship for 5 months. Applicant should have no prior experience of studying in China, but have a minimum score of 120 in HSK Test (Level 2), and a minimum score of 40 in HSKK (Beginner Level). Alternatively, applicant should have a minimum score of 100 in BCT (A), and a minimum score of 120 in BCT (Speaking).
Application procedure
For application, please log on to the Confucius Institute Scholarships website (http://cis.chinese.cn) to register, complete the Confucius Institute Scholarships Application Form online, and upload the scanned copies of relevant supporting documents.
Application materials
1 Online application form
2 Passport (information page)
3 HSK、HSKK results
4 Notarized copies of your Highest Degree certificates, and transcripts
5 Certificates of Chinese competitions you participated in
6 Teachers of Chinese language must submit a certificate from their
Institutions
Contact Department
College of International Education
China University of Petroleum(Beijing)
Contact Information
College of International Education
China university of Petroleum
Changping District, Beijing
P.R. China ,102249
Tel：010-89733796
Email: admission@cup.edu.cn
