Application Guide for International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship for Chinese Language Study at Nanchang University (2024)

To satisfy the growing demand of the international community for Chinese language teachers and to facilitate Chinese language education in other countries, the Center for Language Education and Cooperation (CLEC) has set the International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship.

I.ELIGIBILITY

a) Non-Chinese citizens;

b) Be friendly to China, have no criminal record, and abide by the laws and regulations of the Chinese government and the rules and regulations of the school;

c) In good physical and mental conditions, and with a good record of academic performance and conduct;

d) Aspiring to devote to Chinese language education and related fields;

e) Between the ages of 16 and 35 (as until September 1st, 2024). Applicants currently working as Chinese language teachers should be below 45 years old.

II.SCHOLARSHIP TYPES AND QUALIFCATIONS

Chinese Language Teacher Programme

A. Scholarship for One-Academic-Year- Study

The program commences in September 2024, and provides scholarship for a maximum of eleven months. International students currently studying in China are not eligible. Chinese Language Study Applicants shall have a minimum score of 210 on the HSK test (Level 3). Priority will be given to applicants who provide an HSK test score.

B. Scholarship for One-Academic-Semester- Study

The program commences in September 2024, and provides scholarship of a maximum of five months. Applicants holding the X1 or X2 visa are not eligible. TCSOL, Chinese Language and Literature, Chinese History, Chinese Philosophy, etc. Applicants shall have a minimum score of 180 on the HSK test (Level 3), and an HSKK test score is required.

III. SCHOLARSHIP COVERAGE AND CRITERIA

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

For more details, please visit the International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship website: cis.chinese.cn.

IV. APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Online registration will be available on the International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship application website (cis.chinese.cn). Please log on to search for recommending institutions and host institutions; upload application materials online; and track the application progress, comments and result. Scholarship holders need to confirm with the host institutions to go through the procedures of studying in China, print out the scholarship certificate online, and register at host institutions on the designated date as per the letter of admission.The application deadline is May 15, 2024 Beijing time.

* For those who apply for Nanchang University, please choose Nanchang University as the first choice.

V. APPLICATION DOCUMENTS

A. 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.

B. For degree scholarship programme applicants:

a) A certification of the highest education diploma (or proof of expected graduation) and an official transcript;

b) Applicants of the Scholarship for DTCSOL students are required to provide 2reference letters from professors or associate professors or experts with equivalent professional and technical titles in relevant fields and a 3000-word personal statement in Chinese (including knowledge of the intended field of study and research proposal).Priority will be given to applicants who may provide a work contract with a teaching institution upon completing their studies in China or a proof to the same effect.

c) Applicants of the Scholarship for MTCSOL students are required to provide 2 reference letters from professors or associate professors. Priority will be given to applicants who may provide a work contract with a teaching institution upon completing their studies in China or a proof to the same effect.

d) Applicants currently working as Chinese language teachers shall provide proof of employment as well as a reference letter by the employer.

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

f) Applicants shall also provide additional documents required by the host institutions.

VI.POLITICES REGARDING CURRENTLY EMPLOYED CHINESE LANGUAGE TEACHERS AND CHINESE BRIDGE AWARD RECIPIENTS

a) Currently employed Chinese language teachers:

Currently employed Chinese language teachers applying for the scholarships can be exempted from submitting Chinese Language Proficiency Test (HSK) certificates if they can provide proof of employment and a letter of recommendation from the institution where they work.

b) Chinese Bridge Award Recipients:

Applicants who have won the 2022 International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship Certificate in various Chinese Bridge competitions should submit their application documents along with their scholarship certificates to relevant host institutions on the International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship website. For further inquiry, please contact chinesebridge@chinese.cn.

VII. OTHERS

a) Applicants should know the specific enrollment conditions and the deadline for registration of our university, and submit application materials in accordance with relevant requirements. Applications will not be accepted if the documents are incomplete or does not meet the requirements. Any application documents be verified fraudulent will lead to a disqualification of application.

b) Those who fail to register on time, fail to pass the health assessment, drop out midway and/or suspended from school will be deprived of their scholarship.

VIII.CONTACT

International Student Admission Office, International Education College, Nanchang University

E-mail：study@ncu.edu.cn

Tel： +86-791-83968702

Office of Confucius Institute Affairs, International Education College, Nanchang University

E-mail：ict@ncu.edu.cn

Tel： +86-791-83968332

Postcode: 330031

Address: Nangchang University, 999 Xuefu Road, Honggutan New District, Nanchang, Jiangxi