For the purpose of cultivating qualified Chinese language teachers and facilitating the promotion of Chinese language and culture, the Confucius Institute Headquarters (Hanban) launches “Confucius Institute Scholarship” (CIS) to support outstanding students, scholars and currently employed Chinese language teachers recommended by Confucius Institutes, independently operated Confucius Classrooms as well as some HSK test centers (hereinafter collectively referred to as ‘recommending institutions’) to studyat Minzu University of China (hereinafter referred to as ‘host institution’).
ELIGIBILITY
All applicants shall be:
a) non-Chinese citizens;
b) ingoodphysical and mental condition,with good academic performance and conduct;
c) committed to the teaching and international promotion of the Chinese language;
d) betweenthe ages of 16 and35 as ofSeptember 1st, 2019. Applicants currently working as Chinese language teachers shall notbe over 45, while undergraduate student applicants shall notbe over 25.
ScholarshipTYPES & QUALIFICATIONS
A.Scholarship for Doctor’s Degree in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages (DTCSOL)
The program commences in September 2019 and provides scholarship for a maximumfour academic years. Applicants shall hold aMaster’s degree in Teaching Chinese as A Foreign Language, Linguistics,Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages or education-related majors.Applicants shall have a minimum score of 200 on the HSK Test (Level6), 60 on the HSKK test (Advanced Level) and more than 2 years’ work experience in Chinese language teaching and related fields.
B.Scholarship for Master’s Degree in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages (MTCSOL)
The program commences in September 2019 and provides scholarship 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.
C.Scholarship for Bachelor’s Degree in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages (BTCSOL)
The program commences in September 2019 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).
D.Scholarship for One-Academic-Year Study(Chinese Language Study)
The program commences in September 2019, and provides scholarship for a maximum of 11 months. International students currently studying in China are not eligible. Applicants shall have a minimum score of210on the HSK test (Level 3).
E.Scholarship for One-Semester Study (Chinese Language and Literature)
The program commences either in September 2019 or March 2020, and provides scholarship of a maximum of 5 months. Applicants holding the X1 or X2 visa are not eligible. Applicants shall have a minimum score of180on the HSK test (Level 3), and an HSKK test score is required
F.Scholarship for Four-Week Study
The program commences either in July or December 2019, and provides a four-week scholarship. Applicants holding the X1 or X2 visa are not eligible.
i. Chinese Language plusHome-Stay Experience in a Chinese Family
An HSK test score is required.The program is 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 andsuch plan shall besubmitted to Hanban for approval.
ii.Special Four-week Program for Confucius Institutes
An HSK test score is required.The program is organized and applied for by a Confucius Institute with 10-15 participants per group.
CHINESE BRIDGE AWARD RECIPIENT POLICIES
Chinese Bridge winners who have been awarded the 2019 “Confucius Institute Scholarship Certificate” shall log onto the scholarship website and submit documents to relevant host institutions upon presentation of their CIS certificates.For inquiry, please contactchinesebridge@hanban.org.
Scholarship coverage & criteria
The Confucius Institute Scholarship provides full coverage on tuition fee, accommodation fee, living allowance (four-week study students are excluded) and comprehensive medical insurance expenses.
a) Tuition is under the overall planning and utilization of host institutions to provide teaching and management of scholarship students organizing cultural and social activities, as well as organizing Chinese language proficiency tests. Tuition fee does not cover the textbook expenses and tourist tickets.
b) Accommodation fee is under the overall planning and utilization of host institutions to provide students with in-campus apartments (usually double rooms). Students may also live off-campus upon application and getting permission from the host institutions. Students who live off-campus are entitled to accommodation allowance of 1000 CNY per person/month for doctoral students and 700 CNY per person/month for other studentspaid on a monthly / quarterly basis from the host institutions.
c) Living allowance is granted by host institutions on a monthly basis. The monthly allowance for undergraduates, one-academic-year study students and one-semester students is 2,500 CNY per person. For MTCSOL student, the monthly allowance is 3,000 CNY per person. For DTCSOL student, the monthly allowance is 3500 CNY per person.
Students are required to complete enrollment procedures for every semester within stipulated period; otherwise, their scholarship may be cancelled. Students who are enrolled before the 15th (or on the 15th) of the month are entitled to the full allowance of that month while those enrolled after the 15th of that month are only entitled to half of the amount.
During the study period, for any student who is absent from China due to personal reasons for more than 15 days (excluding winter and summer holidays), the allowance during absence will be suspended.
For students who suspend study or drop out of school for personal reasons, or who are given disciplinary punishment by the host institutions, allowance will be terminated on the date of such suspension, dropping out or when the decision of such punishment is announced.
The living allowance for the month of graduation will be granted half a month after the date of graduation or expiration day of the study confirmed by host institutions.
Comprehensive medical insurance is purchased by the host institutions in accordance with relevant regulations of studying in China stipulated by the Ministry of Education of China. Insurance fee per person is 160 CNY for four-week study students, 400 CNY for one-semester students, and 800 CNY per year for students engaged in program longer than one academic year.
application procedures
a) Online registration will be available from March 1, 2019on theConfucius Institute Scholarship website (cis.chinese.cn). Please log on to search recommending institutions and host institutions, upload application materials online. Applicants should choose Minzu University of China as the first choice.
b) Applicants should also log on MUC International Student Service System (http://lxs.muc.edu.cn/member/login.do) to complete online application and upload application materials.
c) Please track the application progress, feedback of review and admission results online. Our university will organize interview during the review of applications. Please check emails regularly and keep effective communication.
d) Scholarship holders need to confirm with the host institutions to go through the procedures of studying in China, print out CIS certificate online, and register at host institution at the designated date and time as per the letter of admission.
e) The application deadlines are
i. April 20th (for those commencing in July)
ii.June 20th (for those commencing in September)
iii.September 20th (for those commencing in December)
iv.December 20th (for those commencing in March 2019)
Application documents
A. For all applicants
a) a Scanned copy of passport photo page
b) a scanned copy of score reports of the HSK and HSKK tests (within the two-year validity).
c) a reference letter by the head of the recommending institutions
B. 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 toprovide 2 reference letters from professors or associate professors or experts with equivalent professional and technical titles in relevant fields and a 3000-word personal statement in Chinese (including knowledge of theintended field of study and research proposal)
applicants of the Scholarship for MTCSOLstudents are required to provide 2 reference letters from professors or associate professors.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.
C. Applicants currently working as Chinese language teachers shall provide proof of employment as well as a reference letter by the employer.
D. Applicants shall also provide additional documents required by the host institutions.
Others
a) Applicants shall be familiar with the specific criteria and closing dates for registration, and follow specific procedures to submit necessary documents.
b) Those who failed to submit complete and qualified documents will be rejected.
c) Those who submit false documents will be deprived of application.
d) Degree students shall accept the annual assessment under theAnnualAppraisal Proceduresof Confucius Institute Scholarship
e) Those who failed to register on time, failed to pass the health assessment, dropped out midway and/or suspended will be deprived of scholarship.
CONTACT
HostInstitute: College of International Education
Minzu University of China
Address: Office 201, College of International Education, Minzu University of China
27 Zhongguancun South Avenue, Haidian District, Beijing 100081
Contact Person:Ms. CHEN
Tel:(86-10)68934344
Fax:(86-10)68933459
E-mail:schlr@muc.edu.cn;studymuc@gmail.com;
Website:http://cie.muc.edu.cn
College of International Education,
Minzu University of China
March 2019
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Application Guide for Confucius Institute Scholarship 2019 at MUC.pdf