Scholarships - Study in China | 奖学金 - 留学中国

Formally known as the Confucius Institute Scholarship, now changed to International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship, is open from 1st March each year. There are seven types of scholarships, from 4wks long, one semester, one year to BA, MA and PhD degree studies.

We highly recommend studies at our partner universities in China- Nanjing University (NJU) and Beijing Languages and Culture University (BLCU), though there are hundreds of host universities in China to choose from.

If you are a learner at our Confucius Institute, with passing HSK Level 1 that requires only 150 vocabulary, you can apply for a four-week scholarship, studying in China over the summer, subject to more than ten successful applicants.

We can only provide recommendations to learners from the Sheffield Confucius Institute.

Please note that HSK and HSKK test reports are valid for two years for the purpose of applying for all types of the Scholarships.

Confucius Institute Scholarship, now International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship- All the details can be found at http://www.chinese.cn/page/#/pcpage/project_detail

Eligibility, 2022-2023

All applicants shall be:

a) non-Chinese citizens;

b) have no criminal record, abide by the laws and regulations of China and the rules and regulations of the Host institution;

c) in good physical and mental conditions, and with good academic performance and conduct;

d) committed to the Chinese language education and related work;

e) between the ages of 16 and 35 (as of September 1^st, 2023). Applicants currently working as Chinese language teachers shall not be over 45, while undergraduate student applicants shall not be over 25.

Scholarship types, 2022-2023

1. Scholarship for Doctor’s Degree in International Chinese language education.

Commences September 2023
Maximum four academic years
Must hold a Master's degree in teaching Chinese as a foreign language, linguistics, international Chinese language education, or education-related disciplines.
>200 on HSK6 and >60 on HSKK Advanced.
Priority will be given to applicants who may provide an employment contract with a teaching institution upon completing their studies in China or proof to the same effect.

2. Scholarship for Master’s Degree in International Chinese language education.

Commences September 2023
Maximum two academic years
Must hold a Bachelor's degree
>210 on HSK5 and >60 on HSKK Intermediate.
Priority will be given to applicants who may provide an employment contract with a teaching institution upon completing their studies in China or proof to the same effect.

3. Scholarship for Bachelor’s Degree in International Chinese language education.

Commences September 2023
Maximum four academic years
Must hold a senior high school diploma
>210 on HSK4 and >60 on HSKK Intermediate.

4. Scholarship for One-Academic-Year study

Commences September 2023
Maximum eleven months

International students who have benefited from similar scholarships are not eligible.

4.1 Major in International Chinese language education

>270 on HSK3 and a HSKK test

4.2 Major in Chinese languages and literature, Chinese history or Chinese philosophy

>180 on HSK4 and >60 on HSKK Intermediate

4.3 Chinese language study programme

>210 on HSK3. Priority will be given to applicants who provide a HSKK test score

5. Scholarship for One-Semester Study

Commences either in September 2023 or March 2024
Maximum of five months

Applicants holding the X1 or X2 visa are not eligible.

5.1. Chinese language education, Chinese Language and Literature, Chinese History and Chinese Philosophy

>180 on HSK3 and a HSKK test score

5.2. Traditional Chinese Medicine and Taiji Culture

A HSK test score. Priority will be given to applicants who provide a HSKK test score

6. Scholarship for Four-Week study

Commences in either July 2023 or December 2023
Maximum of four weeks
An HSK test score is required.

Applicants holding the X1 or X2 visa are not eligible.

Chinese Study, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Taiji Culture, Chinese Language plus Home-Stay Experience in a Chinese Family, Special Four-week Program for Confucius Institutes.
The program may be organized and applied for by a recommending institution with 10-15 participants per group. Prior to the trip, a detailed study plan shall be made in consultation with host institutions and such plan shall be submitted to CLEC for approval.

7. Joint Programme Scholarship

Joint scholarship funded by CLEC and educational departments, universities, or Host Institutions.
Further information on admission methods, guidelines and number of scholarships available on International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship website.

Online Application and Documents Checklist, 2022-2023

a passport-sized photo of applicant
valid passport and photo page
score reports of the HSK and HSKK tests (within the two-year validity)
a reference letter by the recommending institutions
a certification of the highest education diploma (or proof of expected graduation) and an official transcript*
applicants currently working as Chinese language teachers shall provide proof of employment as well as a reference letter by the employer
applicants under the age of 18 shall provide certified documents of designation signed by their entrusted legal guardians in China
applicants shall also provide additional documents required by the host institutions.

*Applicants of the Scholarship for DTCSOL students are required to provide two reference 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).

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

Documents must be uploaded in either jpg or pdf file types.

Application process, 2022-2023

Online registration and application at cis.chinese.cn from 1 March, 2023

1. Register

search for recommending institution- 英国谢菲尔德大学孔子学院
select the type of scholarship to apply

2. Log on

fill in the form online
write the self statement in Chinese, with help from our Confucius Institute if needed
select/search host institutions

3. Upload application materials online

application checked by our Sheffield CI and then submit

4. Tracking

track the application progress, comments and result

5. Confirmation

Scholarship holders need to confirm with the host institutions to go through the procedures of studying in China, print out Scholarship Certificate online, and register at host institutions on the designated date as per Letter of Admission.

6. It is your responsibility to apply for visa and purchasing flight tickets. We can hold a pre-departure briefing.

Application Deadlines, 2022-2023 (Beijing time)

Scholarships	Deadline for Applicants	Deadline for Sheffield CI
Commencing in July	15th April	25th April
Commencing in September	15th May	25th May
Commencing in December	15th September	25th September
Commencing in March 2024	15th November	25th November

Decisions will be made based on HSK and HSKK scores and levels, geographical distribution as well as other factors.

Application Result

Application results will be published around three months before the programme starts.

For more information, contact:

Email: confucius@sheffield.ac.uk

Confucius Institute