2018 Wuhan University Confucius Institute Scholarship Program

For the purpose of deepening cultural exchanges between China and South Asian countries and promoting the localization of Chinese language teachers, Hanban (Confucius Institute Headquarters) (hereinafter referred to as “Hanban”) launches the “Confucius Institute Scholarship: Professional Development for Chinese Language Teachers in South Asian Countries”.

PROGRAMS

1.“1+4”:

One-academic-year Intensive Chinese Language Learning +Four-academic-year Education of Bachelor’s Degree in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages (BTCSOL).

Eligibility: applicants shall be non-Chinese citizens aged below 25 with a high school certificate and shall sign an agreement with Hanban.

Admission: autumn semester of 2018.

Funding duration: five academic years.

Funding details: recipients will be exempt from tuition and accommodation fees, and provided with a monthly living allowance of 2,500 RMB; a roundtrip flight of economic class will be provided every academic year, covering the shortest distance from the residing place of the recipient’s home country to the Chinese host university where he/she is studying;

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2. Bachelor’s Degree

Bachelor’s Degree in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages (BTCSOL)

Eligibility: applicants shall be non-Chinese citizens, aged below 25, and have a high school certificate or above; applicants shall score no less than 180 in HSK (level 3) and 60 in HSKK (intermediate level); applicants shall sign an agreement with Hanban.

Admission: autumn semester of 2018.

Funding duration: four academic years.

Funding details: students are exempt from tuition, accommodation fees on campus, and are provided with a monthly living allowance of 2,500 RMB; a round-trip flight of economic class will be provided every academic year, covering the shortest distance from the residing place of the student’s home country to the Chinese host university where he/she is studying;

3. Master’s Degree

Master’s Degree in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages（MTCSOL）

Eligibility: applicants should be non-Chinese citizens, aged below 35, and have a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent; applicants shall score at least 180 in HSK (level 5) and 60 in HSKK (intermediate level); applicants shall sign an agreement with Hanban; preference will be given to applicant with a specific teaching post (agreement or certification by the institution he/she will teach in is required).

Admission: autumn semester of 2018.

Funding duration: two academic years.

Funding details: students are exempt from tuition, accommodation fees on campus, and are provided with a monthly living allowance of 3,000 RMB; a round-trip flight of economic class shall be provided every academic year, covering the shortest distance from the residing place of the student’s home country to the Chinese host university where he/she is studying;

4. Intensive Chinese Language Learning

(One academic year or one semester)

Eligibility:applicants should be non-Chinese citizens, and have not studied in China before.Applicants shall score at least 180 in HSK (level 3) and 60 in HSKK (elementary level).

Admission: autumn semester of 2018.

Funding duration: 5 monthes or 11 monthes

Funding: students are exempt from tuition, accommodation fees on campus, and are provided with a monthly living allowance of 2,500 RMB;

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Application date of 2018 Wuhan University Confucius Institute Scholarship Program: From 1st March, 2018 to 1st June,2018

The application procedures of 2018 Wuhan University Confucius Institute Scholarship Program:

Step 1: On-line Application

(1) Register at http://cis.chinese.cn and fill in the application form online. Save and upload the required documents. Click the SUBMIT to generate the application form, which should be downloaded and printed out.
Notice:
* When you are applying for 1+4 program, please choose “undergraduates” and put 1+4 after your Chinese name. For example “王伟1+4”
* Please choose “yes” for the item: Program of the Divission of teachers of Hanban?”

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(2) Register and submit your online application at Wuhan University Online Application System for International Students at http://admission.whu.edu.cn, submit online “Application Form for International Scholars and Students of Wuhan University” and upload application documents required, download and print a hard copy of the completed application form.

Step 2: Contact with your recommending institutions

Recommending Institutions

I. Confucius Institutes and Confucius classrooms which have been in operation for more than six months. For more information, please refer to www.hanban.org.
II. Testing centers for Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK) which have the right to recommend Confucius Institute Scholarship candidates. For information, please refer to www.chinesetest.cn.
III. Oversea organizers of Chinese Bridge Competition: education and cultural offices (groups) of China’s oversea embassies (consulates), Confucius Institute and relevant educational institutions. For further information, please consult chinesebridge@hanban.org.

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Step 3: Send the documents in hard copies

The applicants provide the following documents truly, correctly and completely. All of documents should be original and with a duplicate copy

1) Application Form for Confucius Institute Scholarship （filled and generated by on-line application）
2) Application Form for International Scholars and Students of Wuhan University （filled and generated by on-line application）
3) Photocopy of passport
4) Highest diploma (original or notarized photocopy): Documents in languages other than Chinese or English must be attached with notarized translations in Chinese or English.
5) Academic transcripts (original or notarized photocopy): Transcripts in languages other than Chinese or English must be attached with notarized translations in Chinese or English.
6) A study or research plan. All applicants are required to submit a study or research plan. It must be in Chinese or in English and no less than 800 words.
7) Recommendation letter from recommending Institution
8) Photocopy of Foreigner Physical Examination Form (The original copy should be kept by the applicant.) The medical examinations must cover all the items listed in the Foreigner Physical Examination Form. Please select the appropriate time to take medical examination as it is valid for only 6 months.
9) HSK & HSKK (the Chinese Proficiency Test) Certificate.

Step 4: Wait for interview notice

Remote interview by Skype or QQ should be arranged for Bachelor and Master Applicants who have been qualified from the preliminary examination. The applicants would be notified via emails or phone calls. Please make sure that valid contact information will be available during the enrollment.

DISCLAIMER

2018 Wuhan University Confucius Institute Scholarship Program

Incomplete or unqualified applications will not be processed.Whether accepted or not, the documents will never give back.
Applicants will be disqualified from application in case of fraudulent application materials or application materials are completed and submitted by someone else.
For those who do not register as requested without reason, do not pass the admission physical examination, drop out, or take schooling suspension during the study，the scholarship will be canceled.