To meet the increasing demand of the international Chinese education teachers, and to promote the development of Chinese education around the world, the Center for Language Education and Cooperation of the Ministry of Education (hereinafter referred to as the Center) has set up the international Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship (hereinafter referred to as the scholarship), focusing on training qualified overseas Chinese teachers. Confucius Institute, independent Confucius Classroom, some HSK test centers (hereinafter referred to as recommending institutions) can recommend outstanding students and in-service local Chinese teachers to study Chinese language and related majors in Capital Normal University. The application for the 2023 International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship is available and the system will be open for application from March 1, details are as follows:

1. ELIGIBILITY

All applicants shall be:

1) non-Chinese citizens;

2) in good physical and mental condition, with good academic performance and conduct;

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

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

5) Both or one of the parents of the applicant is a Chinese citizen and has settled abroad, and the applicant has foreign nationality at birth, or the applicant was originally a resident of the mainland of China , Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan, and then emigrated abroad to obtain foreign nationality; our school refers to Document No.12 [2020] of the Ministry of Education of China, and requires the applicant to provide relevant materials.

2. SCHOLARSHIP TYPES AND QUALIFICATIONS

A. Scholarship for Doctor’s Degree in International Chinese Education

Enrollment in September 2023.

The program provides scholarship for a maximum four academic years.

B.Scholarship for Master’s Degree in International Chinese Education

Enrollment in September 2023.

The program provides scholarship for a maximum two academic years.

C.Scholarship for Bachelor’s Degree in International Chinese Education

Enrollment in September 2023.

The program provides scholarship for a maximum four academic years.

D.Scholarship for One-Academic-Year Study

Enrollment in September 2023.

The program provides scholarship for a maximum eleven-months.

E.Scholarship for One-Semester Study

Enrollment in September 2023 or March 2024.

The program provides scholarship for a maximum five-months.

F.Scholarship for Four-Week Study

Enrollment in July or December 2023.

The program provides a four-week scholarship.

3.SCHOLARSHIP COVERAGE

Tuition fee, accommodation fee, living allowance (four-week study students are excluded) and comprehensive medical insurance.

4. APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Starting from March 1st, 2023, applicants can apply for the International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship by visiting the application website (cis.chinese.cn) and CNU International Student Service System.

1. Visit the scholarship website and check the recommending organizations and receiving institutions;

2. Submit the application materials online, and communicate with the recommending institutions to obtain the recommendation qualification;

3. After completing the CIS scholarship website registration, the applicant must complete the online registration procedures in the International Student Service System of Capital Normal University. Website: https://cnu.17gz.org/, applicants need to upload files and fill in information according to system requirements;

4. Pay attention to the application process, feedback and scholarship evaluation results;

5. Scholarship recipients could confirm with Capital Normal University to go through the procedures for studying in China and print the award certificate online;

6. Enroll in university according to the time specified in the admission letter of Capital Normal University.

5. APPLICATION DEADLINE (Beijing time)

1．Apr. 15 (For programmes commencing in July);

2．May 15 (For programmes commencing in September);

3．Sep. 15 (For programmes commencing in December);

4．Nov. 15 (For programmes commencing in March, 2024).

The Center for Language Education and Coopertion will entrust an expert panel to review the applications. The results will be available three months before school starts.

6. ABOUT CHINESE TEACHERS AND CHINESE BRIDGE WINNERS

1. For Local Chinese teachers

In-service Local Chinese teachers applying for various scholarships can provide in-service certificates and recommendation letters issued by the employment institutions, and are exempted from submitting HSK certificates.

2.For Chinese Bridge Winners

If you have won the "International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship Certificate" in various Chinese Bridge competitions , please visit the website of International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship and submit the application documents to Capital Normal University with the scholarship certificate.

If you have any questions, please contact chinesebridge@chinese.cn

7. Contact Information

Admission Office for International Students

College of International Education

Capital Normal University

E-mail: 600091@cnu.edu.cn

Tel：+86-10-68902651（Ms. Fan）

Fax：+86-10-68416837

Center for Language Education and Cooperation

E-mail: scholarships@chinese.cn

Tel：+86-10-58595727

Appendix

Application Documents for International Teachers Scholarship

Ⅰ. For all applicants

a) a scanned copy of passport photo page;

b) a scanned copy of Test Report Form of HSK and HSKK (within the two-year validity);

c) a reference letter by the head of the recommending institutions;

d) the foreigner physical examination form.

Ⅱ. For degree scholarship program 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 2 reference letters from professors or associate professors or experts with equivalent professional 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, and a Study Plan in Chinese. 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.

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

Ⅳ. Applicants under the age of 18 shall provide certified documents of designation signed by their entrusted legal guardians in China. The guardian needs to go to a local notary office in Beijing, and submit the notarization issued by the notary office to Capital Normal University.

Ⅴ. Applicants shall also provide additional documents required by Capital Normal University.