For the purpose of satisfying the growing demand of the international community for Chinese language teachers and facilitating Chinese language education in other countries. the Center For Language Education And Cooperation (CLEC) will continue with the International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship. Confucius Institutes, independently operated Confucius Classrooms, certain HSK test centers, Chinese language (education) departments of foreign universities, professional associations for Chinese language instruction of other countries, Chinese embassies (consulates) abroad (collectively“recommending institutions”) may recommend outstanding students and currently-employed Chinese language teachers to study International Chinese Language Education or related majors in Chinese universities and colleges (“host institutions”).

Situated at the foot of a mountain and beside the Bohai Sea, Dalian University enjoys an excellent geographical location, picturesque sceneries and graceful surroundings in the four distinctive seasons. Since its establishment in 1949, Dalian University has evolved into a comprehensive institution of higher education with 10 disciplines, including law, Economics, Education, Literature, Art, History, Science, Engineering, Medicine, and Management. Dalian University has been vigorously participated in Chinese language education. Two Confucius Institutes have already been set up respectively in Seychelles and Comoros in Africa. Dalian University is qualified upon the approval of the CLEC for the enrollment of students aiming at scholarship for minimum one-semester study, scholarship for bachelor’s degree in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages, scholarship for master’s degree in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages.

ELIGIBILITY

All applicants shall be:

a) non-Chinese citizens;

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

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

d) between the ages of 16 and 35 (as of September 1st, 2021). Applicants currently working as Chinese language teachers shall not be over 45, while undergraduate student applicants shall not be over 25.

SCHOLARSHIP TYPES AND QUALIFICATIONS

A. Scholarship for Bachelor’s Degree in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages (BTCSOL)

The program commences in September 2021 and provides scholarship for a maximum of four academic years.

Applicants shall hold a senior high school diploma and a minimum score of 210 on the HSK Test (Level 4) as well as 60 on the HSKK test (Intermediate Level).

B. Scholarship for One-Academic-Year Study

The program commences in September 2021, and provides scholarship for a maximum of eleven months. International students currently studying in China are not eligible.

i. TCSOL

Applicants shall have a minimum score of 270 on the HSK test (Level 3), and an HSKK test score is required.

ii. Chinese Language and Literature, Chinese History, Chinese Philosophy, etc.

Applicants shall have a minimum score of 180 on the HSK test (Level 4) and 60 on the HSKK test (Intermediate Level).

iii. Chinese Language Study

Applicants shall have a minimum score of 210 on the HSK test (Level 3). Priority will be given to applicants who provide an HSKK test score.

C. Scholarship for One-Semester Study

The program commences either in September 2021 or March 2022, and provides scholarship of a maximum of five months. Applicants holding the X1 or X2 visa are not eligible.

i. TCSOL, Chinese Language and Literature, Chinese History, Chinese Philosophy, etc.

Applicants shall have a minimum score of 180 on the HSK test (Level 3), and an HSKK test score is required.

ii. Traditional Chinese Medicine and Taiji Culture

An HSK test score is required. Priority will be given to applicants who provide an HSKK test score.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Online registration will be available from March 1, 2021 on the International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship application website (cis.chinese.cn).

1. Please log on to search for recommending institutions and host institutions;

2. Upload application materials online; and track the application progress, comments and result.

3. Confirm with the host institutions to go through the procedures of studying in China, print out the scholarship certificate online.

4. Register at host institutions on the designated date as per the letter of admission.

   The application deadlines (Beijing Time) are:

   a) For programs commencing in September, student application must complete before May 15th; recommending institutions and host institutions must complete review before May 25th;

   b) For programs commencing in March 2022, student application must complete before November 15th; recommending institutions and host institutions must complete review before November 25th.

   CLEC will entrust an expert panel to review the applications. Decisions will be made based on HSK and HSKK scores and levels, and in consideration of country distribution as well as other factors. The results will be published about three months before school starts.

   CHINESE BRIDGE AWARD RECIPIENT POLICIES

   Chinese Bridge winners who have been awarded the 2021 International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship Certificate shall log onto the International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship website and submit documents to relevant host institutions upon presentation of their scholarship certificates.

   For inquiry, please contact: chinesebridge@chinese.cn.

    

   OTHERS

   a) Please contactour schoolfor curriculum and course listings.

   b) Applicants shall be familiar withourspecific criteria and deadlines for registration, and submit necessary documents according to specific requirements.

   c) Degree students are subject to the annual assessment according to the Annual Appraisal Procedures of International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship.

   d)Incomplete or unqualified applications will not be processed.

   d)Applicants will be disqualified from application in case of fraudulent application materials or application materials are completed and submitted by someone else.

   f) Those who fail to register on time, fail to pass the health assessment, drop out midway and/or are suspended from school will be deprived of their scholarship.

   CONTACTINFORMATION

   Office of Confucius Institute Affairs, Dalian University

   Xu Tieying

   Tel: +86-0411-87402182

   E-mail:Liona182822@yeah.net

   Add: No.10 Xuefu Street, Economic & Technological Development Zone, Dalian, P.R.China

   ATTACHMENTS

   A.International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship Coverage and Criteria

   B.Application Documents for International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship

Dalian University

January 18, 2021