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Published: 05 Jun 2025 160 views
To meet the growing international demand for Chinese language teachers, facilitate Chinese language education around the world, 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 (hereinafter referred to as the Scholarship) for eligible Chinese language teachers outside of China. 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 may recommend outstanding students and in-service Chinese language teachers to further their studies in international Chinese language education and related programs at Chinese universities.
Zhejiang University is a public research university in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China. It is affiliated with the Ministry of Education. The university is part of Project 211, Project 985, and Double First-Class Construction.
| Application Deadline | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Country to study | China |
| School to study | Zhejiang university, Zimbabwean University |
| Type | Masters |
| Sponsor | Zhejiang university |
| Gender | Men and Women |
The Scholarship provides full coverage on tuition fee, accommodation fee, living allowance and comprehensive medical insurance expenses.
1. Be a non-Chinese citizen;
2. Be friendly to China, have no criminal record, abide by the laws and regulations of China and the rules and regulations of Zhejiang University;
3. Be in good physical and mental health, be in good academic and behavioral standing;
4. Be interested in Chinese language education and related work; and
5. Be aged between 18 and 35 (as of September 1st, 2025). The maximum age limit for in-service Chinese teachers may be extended to 45.
Scholarship for Master’s Degree in International Chinese Language Education
The program commences in September 2025 and the scholarship is provided for a maximum of two academic years.
Applicants shall hold a Bachelor’s degree. Applicants shall have a minimum score of 210 on the HSK Test (Level 5) and 60 on the HSKK test (Intermediate Level). Priority will be given to applicants who may provide an employment contract with a teaching institution upon completing their studies in China or a proof to the same effect.
Scholarship for One-Year Study Program (Chinese Language and Literature)
The program commences in September 2025, and the scholarship is provided for a maximum of eleven months. In principle, applicants who have received a similar scholarship within three years are not eligible.
Applicants shall have a minimum score of 180 on the HSK test (Level 4) and 60 on the HSKK test (Intermediate Level).
Scholarship for One-Semester Study Program (Chinese Language and Literature)
The program commences either in September 2025 or March 2026, and the scholarship is provided for a maximum of five months. In principle, applicants who have received a similar scholarship within three years are not eligible.
Applicants shall have a minimum score of 180 on the HSK test (Level 3), and an HSKK test score is required.
For all applicants:
1. A scanned copy of passport photo page (the passport should be valid before March 1, 2026);
2. A scanned copy of score reports of the HSK and HSKK tests (within the two-year validity);
3. A reference letter by the head of the recommending institutions.
For applicants of the Scholarship for Master’s Degree in International Chinese Language Education
1. Highest degree certificates.
Those who provide pre-graduation certificate or student status certificate at application MUST provide Bachelor’s degree diploma no later than registration .
2. Academic transcripts during Bachelor’s degree study.
3. Personal statement, in Chinese, should include study and work experience, reasons for application and study proposal. No less than 1500 words.
4. Two letters of recommendation from full professors or associate professors, in Chinese or English. (Professors’ signature, contact phone number and email address must be put on the letter.)
5. Published academic papers or other academic achievements. (If any)
6. 2025 version of Form for Provisional Acceptance of International Student by ZJU Supervisor (Download). (If any)
Applicants shall provide the above form for professors to fill.
7. Notarized employment agreement with teaching institutions.(If any)
8. Photocopy of Foreigner Physical Examination Form (Download). The original copy should be kept by the applicant. This form is uniformly printed by the Chinese health and quarantine department and needs to be filled out in English. The medical examinations must cover all the items listed in the Foreigner Physical Examination Form. Incomplete records or those without the signature of the attending physician, the official stamp of the hospital or a sealed photograph of the applicants are invalid. In view of the fact that the examination results are valid for 6 months, applicants are requested to reasonably arrange the time for their physical examination accordingly.
9. Non-Criminal Record Certificate, valid for 6 months.
The application deadlines are:
a) May 15, 2025 (for programs commencing in September 2025)
b) October 31, 2025 (for One-Semester Study Program commencing in March 2026 only)
For more details, visit Zhejiang University Scholarship webpage
