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Overview
Scholarship type
Merit based
Number of scholarships to award
Multiple
Grant
Full tuition waiver + other benefits
Scholarship coverage
- tuition fee reduction
- living expenses
- accommodation
- health
Description
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.
Confucius Institutes, independent Confucius Classrooms, selected HSK test centers, foreign educational institutions, Chinese language teacher training programs/Chinese departments at foreign universities, professional associations for Chinese language teaching, Chinese embassies (consulates) abroad may recommend outstanding students and in-service Chinese language teachers to further their studies in international Chinese language education and related programs at Chinese universities.
Applicable programmes
Benefits
The Scholarship provides full coverage on tuition fee, accommodation fee, living allowance and comprehensive medical insurance expenses.
Eligibility
- Be a non-Chinese citizen;
- Be friendly to China, have no criminal record, abide by the laws and regulations of China and the rules and regulations of Zhejiang University;
- Be in good physical and mental health, be in good academic and behavioral standing;
- Be interested in Chinese language education and related work; and
- Be aged between 18 and 35 (as of September 1st, 2025). The maximum age limit for in-service Chinese teachers may be extended to 45.
Scholarship requirements
Disciplines
Any
Locations
China
Nationality
Any
Study experience required
Bachelor
Age
18 to 35 years old
Application
Application deadline
31 Oct 2025
For application, please log on to the International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship website and ZJU online application system to complete the Application Form online, and upload the scanned copies of relevant supporting documents before above deadlines.
Applicants shall track the application process. Successful applicants shall confirm with Zhejiang University to go through the procedures of studying in China and register at Zhejiang University at the designated date and time as per the letter of admission.
For all applicants:
A scanned copy of passport photo page (the passport should be valid before March 1, 2026);
A scanned copy of score reports of the HSK and HSKK tests (within the two-year validity);
A reference letter by the head of the recommending institutions.
Applicants under the age of 18 shall provide certified documents of designation signed by their entrusted legal guardians in China.