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.

South China University of Technology (SCUT), as designated by CLEC, hosts the International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship for various programs, including the Four-week Program, One-semester Program, One-year Program, and Bachelor's Degree in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages. SCUT has received high praise from CLEC and students who have studied at the university due to its competitive course offerings, diverse extracurricular activities, and effective teaching methods.

ELIGIBILITY

1. Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens, in good physical and mental condition, well performed both academically and behaviorally and be interested in Chinese language education and related work.

2. Between the ages of 16-35. The maximum age limit for in-service Chinese teachers may be extended to 45, but those who apply for a scholarship for a Bachelor's degree shall be younger than 25 under most circumstances.

SCHOLARSHIP TYPES AND QUALIFICATIONS

1. Scholarship for Bachelor's Degree in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages
   Applicants shall hold a senior high school diploma and have a minimum score of 210 on the HSK Test (Level 4) and 60 on the HSKK test (Intermediate Level).

2. Scholarship for One-Academic-Year Study
   Applicants who have received a similar scholarship within three years are not eligible for the One-Year Study Program. Applicants of Chinese language study programs shall have a minimum score of 210 on the HSK test (Level 3), and priority will be given to applicants who provide an HSKK test score.

3. Scholarship for One-Semester Study
   Applicants who have received a similar scholarship within three years are not eligible for the One-Semester Study Program. Applicants shall have a minimum score of 180 on the HSK test (Level 3), and an HSKK test score is required.

COVERAGE AND STANDARD

The International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship supports tuition, accommodation, living allowance (excluding four-week study program students) and comprehensive medical insurance.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

1. For all applicants, please log on Center for Language Education and Cooperation website (http://cis.chinese.cn) to register. Complete the Scholarships Application Form online and upload the relevant supporting documents.
   Application materials:

   • The information page of valid Ordinary Passport.

   • Visa page or Residence Permit page is required to provide for applicants currently in China.

   • China Scholastic Competency Assessment Certificate (CSCA).

   • Score reports of the HSK/HSKK tests. The language proficiency certificate must be valid at the time of enrollment and is only valid for 2 years.

   • A reference letter by the head of the Recommending Institution.

   • The Foreigner Physical Examination Form, and it must be filled out in Chinese or English. (the result is only valid for 1 year.)

   • Undergraduate program applicants need to provide notarized certification of the highest education diploma (or pre-graduation certificate) and official transcripts. Please ensure that you submit the official graduation certificate and transcripts before enrollment.

   • In-service Chinese language teachers shall provide proof of employment and a reference letter from the employer.

   • Applicants under the age of 18 are required to have guardians of Chinese nationality (Registered residence in Guangzhou). The Guardian Letter and Birth Certificate must be notarized, and specific requirements will be communicated via email.

   • Applicants must submit all other documents required by SCUT for application.

2. Recommending institutions reviews materials and recommends applicants who meet the criteria to our university.

3. Applicants log on SCUT International Student Service System (www.scut.edu.cn/apply) to register (free of application fee). Fill out the personal information and upload the scanned copies of relevant supporting documents.

4. SCUT reviews materials, organizes online interviews, and issue the pre-admission.

5. Center for Language Education and Cooperation reviews materials and announces the winners.

Notes: All information is subject to the most recent updates from CLEC and SCUT.