Central South University International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship 2026/2027

To address the growing international demand for Chinese language teachers, facilitate the global development of Chinese language education, and support the professional development of Chinese language teachers, the Center for Language Education and Cooperation (CLEC) has established the International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship. Outstanding students and in-service Chinese language teachers recommended by Confucius Institutes, independent Confucius Classrooms, selected HSK test centers, foreign educational institutions, Chinese language teacher training programs/Chinese departments at foreign universities, professional associations for Chinese language teaching, Chinese embassies (consulates) abroad (hereinafter collectively referred to as Recommending Institutions) are warmly welcomed to study Chinese language in Central South University.

• Table of Content
• About Central South University (CSU)
• Central South University (CSU) Training
• Aim and Benefits of Central South University (CSU) Training
• Central South University (CSU) Training Courses
• Requirements for Central South University (CSU) Training Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for Central South University (CSU) Training
• Documents Required for Application
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

Central South University (CSU) Training

Aim and Benefits of Central South University (CSU) Training

• The One-Semester Study Program and One-Year Study Program provide full coverage on tuition fee, on-campus accommodation, living allowance (monthly stipend of 2500 RMB for one-academic-year study students per person and one-semester study students per person) and comprehensive medical insurance expenses (400 RMB for one-semester study students per person, 800 RMB annually for one-academic-year study students per person).

Central South University (CSU) Training Courses

• Chinese Language

Requirements for Central South University (CSU) Training Qualification

All applicants shall be :

1. Non-Chinese citizens;
2. Maintain a friendly attitude toward China, have no criminal record, and abide by the laws and regulations of the Chinese government and the rules and regulations of the Host Institution;
3. In good physical and mental health, and demonstrate strong academic performance and conduct;
4. Committed to working in Chinese language education, teaching, and related fields;
5. Between the ages of 16 and 35 (as of September 1, 2026). The age limit is extended to 45 for in-service Chinese language teachers

Interview date, Process and Venue for Central South University (CSU) Training

• CLEC will entrust an expert panel to review the applications. Decisions will be based on HSK and HSKK levels and scores, geographical distribution, and other factors. The results will be announced about three months before the program starts.

Documents Required for Application

The materials mentioned below shall be provided in English or Chinese. Materials in any other language should be notarized in Chinese or English.

1. A scanned copy of passport photo page (over one-year availability);
2. A scanned copy of score reports of the HSK and HSKK tests (within two-year validity);
3. A reference letter by the head of the recommending institution;
4. Applicants under the age of 18 must provide certified ID certificates, employment certificates, and a LETTER OF GUARANTEE CSU.doc from the guardian living in China;
5. Photocopy of Foreigner Physical Record. Applicants should strictly be examined in accordance with the requirements of Physical Examination Record.pdf. An incomplete form is regarded as invalid. The examination date shall be after October 1, 2025;
6. Photocopy of the highest graduation certificate. If the applicant is currently a student, the pre-graduation certificate issued by the school is required;
7. Transcript of the highest diploma with an official stamp;
8. Non-criminal record with an official stamp. The issue date shall be after October 1, 2025;
9. In-service Chinese language teachers need to provide proof of employment and a letter of recommendation from the employer.

Confirm with CSU to go through the procedures of studying in China. Track the application progress, comments and results on International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship Application Website. Scholarship holders need to confirm with CSU to go through the procedures of studying in China.

Pay the Application Fee. After passing the online preliminary review, please complete the application fee payment within two weeks; otherwise, the application cannot continue. Those who fail the preliminary review do not need to pay the application fee.

Complete the Application and Wait for the Result. The Admission Notice and visa application form will be sent according to the final admission results. Application status will be informed in the CSU China International Student Service System. Please log in to check the admission status in time.

Check also:
Erasmus Mundus Scholarship 2027
Global Korea Scholarship 2027

Application Deadline

How to Apply

• Online Registration on International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship Application Website. From March 1, 2026, Online registration is available on the International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship application website (http://www.chinese.cn?utm_source=ScholarshipTab). Please log on to search for recommending institutions and host institutions (Central South University); upload application materials online.
• Online Registration on CSU Application Website. Log on to CSU China International Student Service System and register online: https://intl.csu.edu.cn/index.htm?utm_source=ScholarshipTab. Choose Central South University Scholarship for International Chinese Language Teachers (Confucius Institute Scholarship) and upload the following application materials online and submit them.

Central South University is the recommending institution for International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship. If you need Central South University as your recommending institution, please contact us by email ([email protected]).

For more information, kindly visit CSU scholarship webpage.