For the purpose of cultivating qualified Chinese language teachers and promoting the development of Chinese language education all over the world, the Center for language Education and Cooperation (hereinafter to be collectively referred to as “the Center”) launches “International Chinese Language Teacher Scholarship” (Confucius Institute Scholarship) to support outstanding students, scholars and currently employed Chinese language teachers recommended by Confucius Institutes, independently operated Confucius Classrooms, HSK test centers, Chinese language education departments in foreign universities and organizations, as well as Chinese consulates abroad (hereinafter to be collectively referred to as “recommending institutions”) to study in Chinese universities and colleges. Hebei University is one of the host institutions from 2009.
ELIGIBILITY
All applicants shall be
1. Non-Chinese citizens
2. In good Physical and mental health, well performed both academically and behaviorally
3. Aspired to pursue future careers on Chinese language teaching or international promotion of Chinese language.
4. Between the ages of 16-35 (by September 1st, 2021). Applicants currently worked as Chinese language teachers should be under age 45, while undergraduate students should be under 25.
SCHOLARSHIP TYPES & QUALIFICATIONS
1. Scholarship for Master’s Degree in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages (MTCSOL)
This program commences in September 2021 and provides scholarship for maximum two academic years.
Applicants shall be Bachelor degree holders, and have a minimum score of 210 in HSK Test (Level 5) as well as 60 in HSKK test (Intermediate Level).
Applicants who are able to provide notarized document of the employment agreement or related proofs upon completing study in China are preferred.
2. Scholarship for Bachelor’s Degree in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages (BTCSOL)
This program commences in September 2021 and provides scholarship for maximum four academic years.
Applicants must have graduated with a high school diploma, , and have a minimum score of 210 in HSK Test (Level 4) as well as 60 in HSKK test (Intermediate Level).
3. Scholarship for One-Academic-Year Study
This program commences in September 2021, and provides scholarship for maximum 11 months.
International students currently studying in China are not eligible.
(1) TCSOL
Applicants shall have a minimum score of 270 in HSK test (Level 3), while HSKK test score required.
(2) Chinese Language and Literature, Chinese History, and Chinese Philosophy
Applicants shall have a minimum score of 180 in HSK test (Level 4) and 60 in HSKK test (intermediate level).
(3) Chinese Language Study
Applicants shall have a minimum score of 210 in HSK test (Level-3).Applicants with HSKK score would be considered favorably.
4. Scholarship for One-Semester Study
This program commences either in September 2021 or March 2022, and provides scholarship of maximum 5 months. Applicants withholding visas X1 or X2 are not eligible.
(1) TCSOL, Chinese Language and Literature, Chinese History and Chinese Philosophy
Applicants shall have a minimum score of 180 in HSK test (Level 3), while HSKK test score required.
(2) Traditional Chinese Medicine and Taiji Culture
HSK test score are required. Applicants with HSKK score would be considered favorably.
5. Scholarship for Four-Week Study
This program commences either in July or December of 2021, and provides a four-week scholarship. Applicants withholding visas X1 or X2 are not eligible.
(1) Traditional Chinese Medicine and Taiji Culture；
(2) Chinese Language plus home-stay Experience in a Chinese Family；
(3) Special Four-week Program for Confucius Institutes
For these three categories, HSK test score are required. It will be organized and applied through a Confucius Institute, with 10-15 participants per group. Prior to the trip, a detailed study plan shall be made after consultation with Hebei University and submitted to the Center for approval.
Cooperative Scholarship (The Center has established a scholarship in cooperation with HBU)
1. Scholarship for Master’s Degree in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages (MTCSOL) (quota 10)
This program commences in September 2021 and provides scholarship for maximum two academic years.
Applicants shall be Bachelor degree holders, and have a minimum score of 210 in HSK Test (Level 5) as well as 60 in HSKK test (Intermediate Level).
Applicants who are able to provide notarized document of the employment agreement or related proofs upon completing study in China are preferred.
2. Scholarship for One-Academic-Year Study (quota 20)
This program commences in September 2021, and provides scholarship for maximum 11 months.
International students currently studying in China are not eligible.
(1) TCSOL
Applicants shall have a minimum score of 270 in HSK test (Level 3), while HSKK test score required.
(2) Chinese Language and Literature, Chinese History, and Chinese Philosophy
Applicants shall have a minimum score of 180 in HSK test (Level 4) and 60 in HSKK test (intermediate level).
(3) Chinese Language Study
Applicants shall have a minimum score of 210 in HSK test (Level-3).Applicants with HSKK score would be considered favorably.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Online registration will be available from March 1, 2021 on the Confucius Institute Scholarship website (cis.chinese.cn).
Please log on to search recommending institutions and host institutions, upload application materials online (applicants for cooperative scholarship need to select relevant program marked with “cooperative” from the category of scholarship type), and track the application progress, feedback of review and admission results.
Scholarship holders need to confirm with the host institutions to go through the procedures of studying in China, print out CIS certificate online, and register at Hebei University at the designated date and time as per the letter of admission.
The application deadlines:
(1) April 15th (for those commencing in July)
(2) May 15th (for those commencing in September)
(3) September 15th (for those commencing in December)
(4) November 15th (for those commencing in March 2022)
The Center will complete the scholarship review and publish the results three months before enrollment.
APPLICATION DOCUMENTS FOR CONFUCIUS INSTITUTE SCHOLARSHIP
1. For all applicants
(1) A Scanned copy of passport photo page
(2) A scanned copy of score reports of the HSK and HSKK tests (within the two-year validity).
(3) A Recommendation letter by the head of the recommending institutions
2. For degree scholarship program applicants
(4) A certification of the highest education diploma (or proof of expected graduation) and an official transcript.
(5) Applicants of the Scholarship for MTCSOL Students are required to provide 2 recommendation letters from professors or associate professors. Those who can provide a notarized employment agreement with teaching institutions are preferred.
3. Applicants currently worked as Chinese language teachers shall provide the proof of employment as well as a recommendation letter from the employer.
4. Applicants under the age of 18 shall provide certified documents of designation signed by their entrusted legal guardians in China.
5. Applicants shall also provide additional documents required by Hebei University.
CHINESE BRIDGE AWARD RECIPIENT POLICIES
Chinese Bridge winners who have been awarded the 2021 “Confucius Institute Scholarship Certificate” shall log onto the scholarship website and submit documents to relevant host institutions upon presentation of their CIS certificates. Please contact chinesebridge@hanban.org for inquiry.
OTHERS
1. Applicants should be aware of the detailed application requirement and deadlines of Hebei University and submit application documents as instructed.
2. Degree students shall accept the annual assessment under the Annual Appraisal Procedures of Confucius Institute Scholarship
3. Those who failed to register on time without reason, failed to pass the health assessment, dropped out midway and/or suspended will be deprived of scholarship.
4. Scholarship winners who cannot register for some reason should inform the university via E-mail 15 days before the registration deadline and give explanation.
CONTACTS
Address: College of International Communication and Education, HBU
No.180, Wusi East Road, Baoding, Hebei Province, China
Postcode: 071002
Ms. Gu
E-mail: hollyhbu@126.com
Website: //ciee.hbu.edu.cn/
APPENDIX
International Chinese Language Teacher Scholarship Coverage and Criteria
The International Chinese Language Teacher Scholarship provides full coverage on tuition fee, accommodation fee, living allowance (four-week study students are excluded) and comprehensive medical insurance expenses.
(1) Tuition fee is to pay for teaching and managing scholarship students, organizing cultural and social activities, as well as organizing Chinese language proficiency tests. Tuition fee does not cover the textbook expenses and tourist tickets.
(2) Accommodation fee is under the overall planning and utilization of Hebei University to provide students with on-campus apartments (usually double-bed).
(3) Living allowance is granted on a monthly basis. The monthly allowance for undergraduates, one-academic-year study students or one-semester students is 2,500 CNY per person. For MTCSOL student, the monthly allowance is 3,000 CNY per person.
Students are required to complete enrollment procedures for every semester within stipulated period; otherwise, their scholarship may be canceled. Students who are enrolled before the 15th (or on the 15th) of September are entitled to the full- month allowance, while those enrolled after the 15th of September are only entitled to half of the amount for the first month.
During the study period, for any student who is absent from China due to personal reasons for more than 15 days (excluding winter and summer breaks), the allowance during absence will be suspended.
For students who suspend study or drop out of school for personal reasons, or who are given disciplinary punishment by Hebei University, allowance will be terminated on the date of such suspension, dropping out or when the decision of such punishment is announced.
The living allowance for the month of graduation will be granted half a month after the date of graduation or expiration day of the study confirmed by Hebei University.
Comprehensive medical insurance is purchased by the host institutions in accordance with relevant regulations of studying in China stipulated by the Ministry of Education of China. Insurance fee per person is 160 CNY for four-week study students, 400 CNY for one-semester students, and 800 CNY per year for students engaged in program longer than one academic year.
