2017 Confucius Institute Scholarship Application
In order to support development of Confucius Institutes, facilitate Chinese language promotion and Chinese cultural transmission in the world, cultivate qualified Chinese language teachers and talented students of Chinese language, Confucius Institute Headquarters (Hanban) (hereinafter referred to as Hanban) launches the “Confucius Institute Scholarships” program for providing sponsorship to students, scholars and Chinese language teachers of other countries for pursuing a study in relevant universities in China (hereinafter referred to as “host institutions”).
一、Eligibility
Application is open to applicant who owns a non-Chinese citizenship, aged between 16 and 35, in good health condition, (Applicant is currently working in a Chinese language teaching position shall not exceed the age limit of 45. Undergraduate student shall not exceed the age limit of 20).
All kinds of programs offer full and partial scholarship.
Scholarship categories and application requirements:
1. Master Degree in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages (MTCSOL)
This category provides a sponsorship for no more than 2 academic years. Applicant should own a bachelor degree or its equivalent. Full scholarship applicant should have a minimum score of 210 in HSK Test (Level 5); partial scholarship applicant should have a minimum score of 180 in HSK Test (Level 5). Both full and partial scholarship applicants should get intermediate level in HSKK Test. Applicant who is able to provide the employment agreement or certification upon finishing the study from designated working institutions is preferred.
2. Bachelor Degree in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages (BTCSOL)
This category provides a sponsorship for no more than 4 academic years. Applicant should hold a high school diploma or above. Full scholarship applicant should have a minimum score of 210 in HSK Test (Level 4); partial scholarship applicant should have a minimum score of 180 in HSK Test (Level 4). Both full and partial scholarship applicants should get intermediate level in HSKK Test. Applicant who is registered in Confucius Classroom is preferred.
3. Scholarship for One-Academic-Year study
This category provides a sponsorship for no more than 11 months. Students who still study in China after January 1, 2017 should not be accepted.
3.1 Courses related to TCSOL and full scholarship is given to Chinese language teachers and students who prepare to further their study in MTCSOL. Applicant should have a minimum score of 270 in HSK Test (Level 3), and get a score in HSKK Test. (training objective is to get a score of 180 in HSK Level 5 upon graduation)
3.2 Advanced courses related to Chinese language and literature is given to students and scholars who are interested in Chinese translation and Chinese studies. Applicant should have a minimum score of 180 in HSK Test (Level 4), and get intermediate level in HSKK Test.
4. Scholarship for One Semester study
This category provides a sponsorship for no more than 5 months. Students who still study in China after January 1, 2017 should not be accepted. Applicants should not have study experience in China before.
4.1 Courses related to TCSOL and full scholarship is given to Chinese language teachers and students who are registered in Confucius Classroom. Applicant should have a minimum score of 210 in HSK Test (Level 3), and get a score in HSKK Test.
4.2 Courses related to Chinese language and literature is given to students who major in Chinese communication. Applicant should have a minimum score of 21 in HSK Test (Level 3), and get a score in HSKK Test.
5. Scholarship for Four-Week Study Students (4 Weeks)
The trainees are enrolled in July or December of 2017 and are studying in full scholarships. Applicants must have HSK results report, no study abroad experience.
5.1 Chinese language teachers who have come to China to provide Chinese language education courses.
5.2 To the Confucius Institute registered students and teachers, respectively, to provide Chinese medicine, Tai Chi culture training courses.
5.3 To provide a "Chinese Language + Chinese Family Experience" study practice course to the Confucius Institute (Classroom) Registration Student Group (limited to 10-15 people).
二、Application documents
For application, please log on to the Confucius Institute Scholarships website (http://cis.chinese.cn) to register, complete the Confucius Institute Scholarship Application Form online, and upload the scanned copies of relevant supporting documents.
Degree program (Bachelor and Master Program)
1. A scanned copy of the passport photo page. Applicants under the age of 18 shall submit relevant documents of entrusted legal guardians in China
2. Score reports of the HSK, HSKK or BCT, BCT (Speaking). Winners of the finals of the “Chinese Bridge” Chinese Proficiency Competitions may submit the award certificate and the “Confucius Institute Scholarship Certificate”.
3. Recommendation letter signed by the head of Business Confucius Institute in Athens (please provide objective comments on the applicant, including whether the applicant is a student of Confucius Institute or other identity. Chinese language teachers shall submit an employment verification letter and a reference letter provided by the institutes they work for.)
4. Certification of the highest education diploma (or proof of expected graduation), and an official transcript (certified translation in English or Chinese).
5. Letter of motivation (800 Chinese characters)
6. Applicants of the Scholarship for MTCSOL Students and Scholarship for “1-Academic-Year Study + MTCSOL” students are required to provide 2 reference letters from professors or associate professors. Those who can provide an employment agreement or related documents with the designated teaching institution are preferred.
7. Applicants for the “ChaF” programme (Scholarships for Chinese teachers) also need:
• Two letters of recommendation in Chinese or English from their university professors
• Employment contract or future work agreement if available
Non-degree program (One year and one semester Program)
1. A scanned copy of the passport photo page. Applicants under the age of 18 shall submit relevant documents of entrusted legal guardians in China
2. Score reports of the HSK, HSKK or BCT, BCT (Speaking). Winners of the finals of the “Chinese Bridge” Chinese Proficiency Competitions may submit the award certificate and the “Confucius Institute Scholarship Certificate”.
3. Recommendation letter signed by the head of institutions (please provide objective comments on the applicant, including whether the applicant is a student of Confucius Institute or other identity. Chinese language teachers shall submit an employment verification letter and a reference letter provided by the institutes they work for.)
Universities
Depending on the scholarship category, applicants can select from more than 200 universities. The list of universities can be found online on the Confucius Institute scholarship website (http://cis.chinese.cn). Subjects such as Chinese language and literature, Chinese history, Chinese philosophy, TCM, Chinese music or Chinese dance are offered. Our partner university is the University of International Business & Economics (UIBE) in Beijing.
Application 2017/2018
To make sure that you receive your letter of admission and the necessary visa form in time we recommend submission of the application between March and May 2017.
Please note: Early submission of the documents increases the chance that you will receive a place. The universities have a limited number of scholarships. First come, first served.
Confucius Institute Headquarters/Hanban will inform the candidates two months before the beginning of the semester. A prerequisite for timely processing is the accurate and complete submission of all application documentation.
Disclaimer
1. Incomplete or unqualified applications will not be processed.
2. Applicants will be disqualified from application in case of fraudulent application materials or application materials are completed and submitted by someone else.
3. Scholarship winners who cannot register with the host institutions on time should inform the host institution about the reasons in written form within 15 days before the admission date. For those who do not register as requested without reason, the scholarship will be cancelled.
4. Scholarship will be cancelled for those who do not pass the admission physical examination, drop out, or take schooling suspension during the study
三、Contact:
Business Confucius Institute at the Athens University of Economics & Business This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Headquarters (Hanban): This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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