Xi’an Jiaotong University International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship (Confucius Institute Scholarship)

To support Confucius Institutes, promote Chinese language education and Chinese culture worldwide, and train qualified Chinese language teachers and other Chinese language professionals, Xi’an Jiaotong University has been authorized by the Confucius Institute Headquarters/Hanban (hereafter Hanban) to admit Confucius Institute Scholarship students. It supports foreign students, scholars and Chinese language teachers studying at the university.

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, 2019. The upper age limit is extended to 45 for practicing Chinese language teachers.

Admission categories: one-academic-year, one-semester and four-week study.

Programs: Chinese Language and Literature; Chinese language study; Chinese Language + Chinese Family Experience; Chinese Language + Studies of China’s Reform and Development; and others.

Funding coverage and standards: tuition, accommodation, living allowance (except for four-week students) and comprehensive medical insurance.

Application dates and channel: from March 1 every year, applicants may apply through the Confucius Institute Scholarship website (cis.chinese.cn).

Note: For specific information, see Xi’an Jiaotong University’s Confucius Institute Scholarship admission brochure: http://sie.xjtu.edu.cn/jxj/jxj/gjzwjsjxj\_kzxyjxj\_.htm