China University of Petroleum (Beijing) invites applications for the Confucius Institutes Scholarship for the 2023/24 academic session.
In order to support the development of Confucius Institutes, facilitate Chinese language promotion and Chinese cultural transmission in the world, and cultivate qualified Chinese language teachers and talented students of the Chinese language, Confucius Institute Headquarters launches this program for providing sponsorship to students, scholars and Chinese language teachers of other countries for pursuing a study in relevant universities in China.
Worth of Award
- The Confucius Institute Scholarship provides full coverage on tuition fees, accommodation (Double room), living allowance, and comprehensive medical insurance expenses.
- Living allowance is granted by the host institutions on monthly basis. The allowance criteria per person are: One-Academic-Year Study, One-Semester Study: RMB2,500 per month.
Eligibility
- Application is open to applicant who owns a non-Chinese citizenship, aged between 16 and 35, in good health condition.
- Applicant 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.
1. Scholarship for One-Academic-Year Study Students
- This category provides a sponsorship for 11 months. Application is open to Confucius Institute (Classroom) students, overseas Chinese language teachers, Chinese language major students and excellent performers in HSK test.
- International students who are now studying in China are not eligible for the scholarship.
- Applicant should have a minimum score of 180 in HSK Test (Level 3), and 60 in HSKK test (Beginner Level).
- Alternatively, applicant should hold a minimum score of 180 in BCT (A), and a minimum score of 180 BCT (Speaking).
2. Scholarship for One-Semester Study Students
- This category provides a sponsorship for 5 months. Applicant should have no prior experience of studying in China, but have a minimum score of 120 in HSK Test (Level 2), and a minimum score of 40 in HSKK (Beginner Level).
- Alternatively, applicant should have a minimum score of 100 in BCT (A), and a minimum score of 120 in BCT (Speaking).
How to Apply
Application materials include
- Passport
- HSK, HSKK results
- Notarized copies of your Highest Degree certificates, and transcripts
- Certificates of Chinese competitions you participated in
- Teachers of Chinese language must submit a certificate from their Institutions
Deadline: Applications for the Confucius Institutes Scholarship are ongoing.