Center For Language Education And Cooperation (CLEC) continue with the International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship. Kunming University of Science and Technology (KUST), one of the designated Chinese universities by CLEC, offer Chinese language training for scholarship recipients.

ELIGIBILITY

All applicants shall be:

a) non-Chinese citizens;

b) in good physical and mental conditions, and with good academic performance and conduct;

c) committed to the Chinese language education and related work;

d) between the ages of 16 and 35 (as of September 1st, 2021). Applicants currently working as Chinese language teachers shall not be over 45, while undergraduate student applicants shall not be over 25.

SCHOLARSHIP TYPES AND QUALIFICATIONS

A. Scholarship for One-Academic-Year Study

The program commences in September 2021, and provides scholarship for a maximum of eleven months. International students currently studying in China are not eligible. Applicants shall have a minimum score of 210 on the HSK test (Level 3).

B. Scholarship for One-Semester Study

The program commences either in September 2021 or March 2021, and provides scholarship of a maximum of five months. Applicants holding the X1 or X2 visa are not eligible. Applicants shall have a minimum score of 180 on the HSK test (Level 3), and an HSKK test score is required.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Online registration will be available from March 1, 2021 on the International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship application website (cis.chinese.cn). Please log on to search for recommending institutions and host institutions.

The application deadlines (Beijing Time) are:

a) For programs commencing in September, student application must complete before May 10th;

b) For programs commencing in March 2022, student application must complete before November 10^th, 2021;

Coverage and Criteria

The scholarship provides full coverage on tuition fee, accommodation fee, living allowance and comprehensive medical insurance expenses.

Application Documents

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- year validity);

c) a reference letter by the head of the recommending institutions;

d) Applicants under the age of 18 shall provide certified documents of designation signed by their entrusted legal guardians in China;

e) physical examination certificate;

f) financial certificate;

g) criminal clearance certificate.