Chongqing University Confucius Institute Scholarship

To train qualified Chinese language teachers and promote Chinese language education and Chinese culture worldwide, the Confucius Institute Headquarters/Hanban (hereafter Hanban) has established the Confucius Institute Scholarship. Confucius Institutes, independently operated Confucius Classrooms and selected overseas Chinese language testing centers (hereafter recommending institutions) are entrusted to support outstanding students and practicing Chinese language teachers studying at Chinese universities (collectively, host institutions). Under the 2018 Confucius Institute Scholarship application guidelines, the following arrangements apply to applicants wishing to study at Chongqing University in 2018.

I. Eligible applicants

1. Non-Chinese citizens.
2. Good physical and mental health, excellent academic performance and character.
3. An interest in work related to Chinese language education, teaching and international promotion.
4. Age 16–35, calculated as of September 1, 2018. The upper age limit is extended to 45 for practicing Chinese language teachers. Undergraduate scholarship applicants should generally be no older than 25.

II. Scholarship categories, fields and requirements

1. Master’s degree in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages

Entry in September 2018, with funding for 2 years.

Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree, score at least 210 on HSK Level 5 and 60 on HSKK Intermediate. Priority is given to those providing an employment agreement or other proof of a prospective teaching position after graduation.

2. Bachelor’s degree in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages

Entry in September 2018, with funding for 4 years.

Applicants must have a high school education and score at least 210 on HSK Level 4 and 60 on HSKK Intermediate.

3. One-academic-year study

Entry in September 2018, with funding for 11 months. International students already studying in China are not admitted.

3.1 Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages

An HSK Level 3 score of at least 270 and an HSKK score are required.

3.2 Chinese Language and Literature, Chinese History, and Chinese Philosophy

An HSK Level 4 score of at least 180 and an HSKK Intermediate score of at least 60 are required.

3.3 Chinese language study

An HSK Level 3 score of at least 180 is required.

4. One-semester study

Entry in September 2018 or March 2019, with funding for 5 months. Applicants whose passports contain X1 or X2 visas are not admitted.

Fields: Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages, Chinese Language and Literature, Chinese History, and Chinese Philosophy.

An HSK Level 3 score of at least 210 and an HSKK score are required.

5. Dedicated four-week program for Confucius Institutes

Entry in December 2018, with funding for 4 weeks. Applicants whose passports contain X1 or X2 visas are not admitted. An HSK score is required. Confucius Institutes organize group applications, with 10–15 participants per group.

III. Admission procedure

1. Log into the Confucius Institute Scholarship website (http://cis.chinese.cn), select your recommending institution and Chongqing University as the host institution, register online, complete the Confucius Institute Scholarship Application Form and attach scans of the relevant supporting materials.
2. The recommending institution reviews materials and recommends eligible applicants.
3. Chongqing University reviews admission eligibility, selects applicants on merit and submits proposed candidates to Hanban.
4. Hanban completes scholarship review and announces results 2 months before entry.
5. Recipients confirm the procedures for studying in China with Chongqing University, print their award certificate online and register at the time specified in the admission notice.

IV. Application deadlines

1. June 20, 2018 for September 2018 entry.
2. December 30, 2018 for March 2019 entry.

V. Other matters

1. Degree students must participate in annual review. See the Measures for the Annual Review of Confucius Institute Scholarships.
2. Scholarship eligibility is canceled for recipients who fail to register on time, fail the entrance medical examination, withdraw or suspend their studies.

VI. Chongqing University contact details

Admissions Office, International College, Chongqing University

Address: Room 324, International College, Main Teaching Building, Campus A, Chongqing University, Chongqing

Postal code: 400044

Telephone: 86-23-65111001

Fax: 86-23-65111067

Email: admissions@cqu.edu.cn

Website: http://study.cqu.edu.cn