Application Guide for ICLT Scholarship 2022

For the purpose of cultivating qualified international Chinese language teachers and facilitating Chinese language education in other countries, the Center for Language Education and Cooperation of the Ministry of Education (CLEC) established the International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship (hereinafter, "Scholarship"). Confucius Institutes, independently operated Confucius Classrooms, certain HSK test centers, Chinese language (education) departments of foreign universities, professional associations for Chinese language education of other countries, Chinese embassies (consulates) abroad (hereinafter, "recommending institutions") may recommend outstanding students and currently-employed Chinese language teachers to study Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages or related majors in Chinese universities and colleges (hereinafter, "host institutions"). As one of the authorized host institutions, Tianjin Normal University (hereinafter, "TNU") hereby posts the application procedures as follows:

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ELIGIBILITY

All applicants shall be

a)Non-Chinese citizens;

b)Should be friendly to China, have no criminal record, and abide by the laws and regulations of the Chinese government and the rules and regulations of the school;

c)In good physical and mental condition, with good academic performance and conduct;

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

e)Between the age of 16 and 35 (as of September 1st, 2022). Applicants currently working as Chinese language  teachers shall not be over 45, while undergraduate student applicants shall not be over 25.

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II

SCHOLARSHIP TYPES AND QUALIFICATIONS

Scholarship for Master's Degree in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages (MTCSOL)

  • The program commences in September 2022 and provides scholarships for a maximum of two academic years.

  • Applicants shall hold a bachelor’s degree, and have a minimum score of 210 on the HSK Test (Level 5) as well as 60 on the HSKK test (Intermediate Level). 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.

 

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

  • The program commences in September 2022 and provides scholarships 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).

 

Scholarship for One-academic-year Study

  • The program commences in September 2022 and provides scholarships for a maximum of eleven months.

  • International students who have benefited from similar scholarships are not eligible. International students currently studying in China are not eligible.

  • Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages:Applicants shall have a minimum score of 270 on the HSK test (Level 3), and an HSKK test score is required.

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

  • Chinese Language Study:Applicants shall have a minimum score of 210 on the HSK test (Level 3). Priority will be given to applicants with HSKK test score.

 

Scholarship for One-semester Study

  • The program commences either in September 2022 or March 2023, and provides scholarships of a maximum of 5 months. 

  • Applicants holding the X1 or X2 visa are not eligible.

  • Applicants for Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages (TCSOL) and Chinese  Language and Literature shall have a minimum score of 180 on the HSK test (Level 3), and an HSKK test score is also required.

 

Scholarship for Four-week Study

  • The program commences either in July or December 2022 , and provides a four-week scholarship. 

  • Applicants holding the X1 or X2 visa are not eligible. An HSK test score is required. 

  • The program may be organized and applied for by a Confucius Institute 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.image

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    COOPERATIVE SCHOLARSHIP BETWEEN CLEC AND TNU

    CLEC has established a scholarship in cooperation with Tianjin Normal University. Scholarship types, enrollment quota and qualifications are as below:

    A.Scholarship for Master's Degree in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages (MTCSOL)

  • Enrollment quota: 10 persons 

  • The program commences in September 2022  and provides scholarship for a maximum of two academic years.

  • Scholarship for Bachelor's Degree in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages (BTCSOL)

  • Enrollment quota: 20 persons 

  • The program commences in September 2022 and provides scholarship for a maximum of four academic years.

  • Applicants shall hold a 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). Priority will be given to the students who are jointly trained by TNU and foreign universities.

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  • Applicants shall hold a bachelor’s degree, and have a minimum score of 210 on the HSK Test (Level 5) as well as 60 on the HSKK test (Intermediate Level). 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 as well as the students who get trained by our university and cooperative foreign universities.image

    APPLICATION PROCEDURES

    Online Application

    Online registration will be available from March 1, 2022  on the International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship website (cis.chinese.cn).

    1. Please log on to the scholarship website, search for recommending institutions and host institutions ( Tianjin Normal University )

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

    3. Submit the Foreigner Physical Examination Form (see appendix ) to email : tjnu_adm@126.com after get the pre-admission letter from our school. 

    4. Scholarship holders need to confirm with Tianjin Normal University to go through the procedures of studying in China, print out scholarship certificate online.

    5. Register in Tianjin Normal University on the designated date as per the letter of admission.

    Time of application

    *All dates and time listed below are Beijing timeimage

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    Policies Regarding Currently Employed Chinese Language Teachers and Chinese Bridge Award Recipients

    Currently employed Chinese language teachers

    Currently employed Chinese language teachers applying for the scholarships can be exempted from submitting Chinese Language Proficiency Test (HSK) certificates if they can provide proof of employment and a letter of recommendation from the institution where they work.

    Chinese Bridge Award Recipients

    Applicants who have won the 2022 International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship Certificate in various Chinese Bridge competitions should submit their application documents along with their scholarship certificates to relevant host institutions on the International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship website. For further inquiry, please contact chinesebridge@chinese.cn.

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    Recommending Institutions

    Recommending institutions and Tianjin Normal University shall, pursuant to the guide, fulfill relevant responsibilities, provide consultation, recommendation and enrollment services.

    TNU HSK Test Center (hereinafter referred to as "Test Center") is among the first group of qualified institutions authorized by the CLEC. It has rights to recommend international students to apply for the International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship. According to 2022 application procedure, TNU HSK Test Center can also recommend and accept international students who want to apply for scholarship.

    VII

    OTHERS

    1.Incomplete or unqualified applications will not be processed.

    2.Applicants will be disqualified in terms of fraudulent application materials or non-personal submission.

    3.Applicants shall be familiar with the specific criteria and deadlines for registration, and submit necessary documents according to specific requirements.

    4.Degree students are subject to the annual assessment according to the Annual Appraisal Procedures of Confucius Institute Scholarship.

    5.Students who fail to pass the pre-enrollment medical examination, withdraw from school midway, or fail to report to school or suspend their studies without permission will be disqualified for scholarship.

    6.Scholarship winners who cannot register with TNU on time must inform us of reasons in written form within 15 days before registration. The scholarship will be canceled if the one fails  to register without reason.

    7.For enrollment and other matters during the Covid-19 epidemic, please contact the host institutions.

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    Contact Information

    Division of International Admission and Student Management, the Office of International Programs

    Address: Tianjin Normal University, No. 393, Binshui West Road, Xiqing District, Tianjin City, People's Republic of China

    Postcode: 300387

    Tel: +86-22-23766590

    Fax: +86-22-23893715

    E-mail: tjnu_adm@126.com 

    Website: http://gjjl.tjnu.edu.cn/ 

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    Official Account

    (TNU_ISA)

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    Wechat Q&A

    (studyatTNU)

    Tianjin Normal University HSK Test Centre

    Address: College of International Education and Exchange, Tianjin Normal University, No. 393, Binshui West Road, Xiqing District, Tianjin City, People's Republic of China

    Postcode: 300387

    Tel: +86-22-23541732

    Email: tjnuhskbgs@163.com

    Examination and Scholarship Department, CLEC

    E-mail: scholarships@chinese.cn 

    Fax: +86-10-58595727