With the support of International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship, Shandong University welcomes the outstanding students and currently-employed Chinese language teachers who love Chinese language and culture and are willing to do cultural exchanges between China and foreign countries for study of International Chinese Language Education or related majors.
Ⅰ. Eligibility
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 conditions, and with a good record of academic performance and conduct;
d) Aspiring to work in the Chinese language education and related fields;
e) Aged between 16 and 35 (as of September 1st, 2023), with the special allowance for the age limit of 45 for applicants currently working as Chinese language teachers and that of 25 for undergraduate student applicants.
Ⅱ. Types & Qualifications
A．Chinese Language Teacher Scholarships Programs
Types |
Majors |
Admission Date |
Application Deadline |
Duration |
Qualification |
Master’s Degree in ICLE |
International Chinese Language Education |
September 2023 |
May 15th, 2023 |
Two 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 upon completing their studies in China or a proof to the same effect. |
Bachelor’s Degree in ICLE |
International Chinese Language Education |
September 2023 |
May 15th, 2023 |
Four 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). |
One-Academic-Year Study Note：International students who have benefited from similar scholarships are not eligible. |
International Chinese Language Education |
September 2023 |
May 15th, 2023 |
11months |
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 who provide an HSKK test score. |
One-Semester Study Note：Applicants holding the X1 or X2 visa are not eligible. |
International Chinese Language Education/ Chinese Language and Literature |
September 2023 or March 2024 |
May 15th, 2023 or November 15th, 2023 |
5 months |
Applicants shall have a minimum score of 180 on the HSK test (Level 3), and an HSKK test score is required. |
Taiji Culture |
An HSK test score is required. Priority will be given to applicants who also provide an HSKK test score. |
Four-Week Study Note：Applicants holding the X1 or X2 visa are not eligible. |
Chinese Language Study |
July or December of 2023 |
April 15th, 2023 or September 15th, 2023 |
Four weeks |
An HSK test score is required. The program may be organized and applied for by a recommending institution with 10-15 participants per group. Prior to the trip, a detailed study plan shall be made in consultation with SDU and such plan shall be submitted to CLEC for approval. |
Taiji Culture |
B．Joint Program Scholarships
Joint Program Scholarships are jointly funded by CLEC and SDU. Information on the admission methods, guidelines, and the number of scholarships will be available soon on the SDU website.
C．Scholarship for Online Programs
Types |
Majors |
Admission Date |
Application Deadline |
Qualification |
Online Program for One-Academic- Year Chinese Language Study |
Chinese Language Study |
September 2023 or March 2024 |
May 15th, 2023 or November 15th, 2023 |
A general Chinese proficiency test score of 180 in HSK (Level 3) is required, and HSKK scores are preferred. |
Online Program for One-Semester Chinese Language Study |
Chinese Language Study |
September 2023 or March 2024 |
May 15th, 2023 or November 15th, 2023 |
Applicants must have an HSK score (no specific requirements for level or score). |
Special Online Study Program |
Including but not limited to International Chinese Language Education, Chinese Language Study, Chinese Language and Literature. Can be set to meet student’s need. |
From January to December 2023 (flexible arrangement) |
From January to December 2023 |
The program may be organized and applied for by a recommending institution with a minimum of 15 participants per group. The study duration should be more than 4 weeks. Prior to the online study, a detailed study plan shall be made in consultation with SDU and such plan shall be submitted to CLEC for approval. Applicants must have an HSK score. For detailed application requirements and methods of application, please contact cie@sdu.edu.cn. |
Ⅲ. 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 2023 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. |
Ⅳ. Coverage and Criteria
The International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship provides full coverage on tuition fee, accommodation fee, living allowance (four-week study students are excluded) and comprehensive medical insurance expenses. The scholarship online programs only support tuition fees.
Ⅴ. 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 MTCSOL students 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 upon completing their studies in China or a proof to the same effect.
C. Applicants currently working as Chinese language teachers shall provide proof of employment as well as a reference letter by the employer.
D. Applicants under the age of 18 shall provide certified documents of designation signed by their entrusted legal guardians in China.
E. Applicants shall also provide additional documents required by Shandong University.
Ⅵ. Application Procedures
Online registration will be available from March 1, 2023 on the International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship application website (http://www.chinese.cn). For programs commencing in September, student application must complete before May 15th, 2023; for programs commencing in March 2024, student application must complete before November 15th, 2023.
a) Please log on cis.chinese.cn and search for recommending institutions and host institutions，choose Shandong University as your first preference of institution.
b) Upload application materials online; and track the application progress, comments and result.
c) Scholarship holders will be informed to log on SDU Online Application System for International Students (www.apply.sdu.edu.cn), and upload the required documents. Scholarship holders confirm with Shandong University to go through the procedures of studying in China, print out the scholarship certificate online.
d) Shandong University sends you the Admission Notice to apply for study visa, register on the designated date as per the letter of admission.
Ⅶ. Contact Us
Address: Room 206, College of International Education, Shandong University (Central Campus), No. 27 Shanda Nanlu, Jinan, Shandong, P.R. China
Postal code: 250100
Tel: +86-531-88364535
Fax: +86-531-88565623
Email: cie@sdu.edu.cn
