• Application Guidance for Confucius Institute Scholarship 2020 at SNNU

     

     

    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 study in Chinese universities and colleges (hereinafter referred to as“host institutions”).

    01 ELIGIBILITY

    All applicants shall be:

    a) non-Chinese citizens;

    b) in good physical and mental condition, with good academic performance and conduct;

    c) committed to the teaching and international promotion of the Chinese language;

    d) between the ages of 16 and 35 as of September 1st, 2020. Applicants currently working as Chinese language teachers shall not be over 45, while undergraduate student applicants shall not be over 25.

    02SCHOLARSHIP TYPES AND QUALIFICATIONS

    1.Scholarship for Doctor’s Degree in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages (DTCSOL)

    The program commences in September 2020 and provides scholarship for a maximum four academic years. Applicants shall hold a Master’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 (Level 6), 60 on the HSKK test (Advanced Level) and more than 2 years’work experience in Chinese language teaching and related fields.

    2.Scholarship for Master’s Degree in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages (MTCSOL)

    The program commences in September 2020 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.

    3.Scholarship for One-Academic-Year Study

    The program commences in September 2020, and provides scholarship for a maximum of 11 months. International students currently studying in China are not eligible.

    3.1TCSOL

    Applicants shall have a minimum score of 270 on the HSK test (Level 3), and an HSKK test score is required.

    3.2Chinese Language and Literature, Chinese History, and Chinese Philosophy

    Applicants shall have a minimum score of 180 on the HSK test (Level 4) and 60 on the HSKK test (Intermediate Level).

    3.3Chinese Language Study

    Applicants shall have a minimum score of 210 on the HSK test (Level 3).

    4.Scholarship for One-Semester Study

    The program commences either in September 2020 or March 2021, and provides scholarship of a maximum of 5 months. Applicants holding the X1 or X2 visa are not eligible.

    4.1TCSOL, Chinese Language and Literature, Chinese History and Chinese Philosophy

    Applicants shall have a minimum score of 180 on the HSK test (Level 3), and an HSKK test score is required.

    Scholarship for Four-Week Study

    The program commences either in July or December 2020, and provides a four-week scholarship. Applicants holding the X1 or X2 visa are not eligible.

    5.1Chinese Language plus Home-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 and such plan shall be submitted to Hanban for approval.

    5.2Special 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.

    03 APPLICATION PROCEDURES

    Online registration will be available from March 1, 2019 on the Confucius Institute Scholarship website (cis.chinese.cn). Please log on to search for recommending institutions and host institutions; upload application materials online; and track the application progress, comments and result. 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 institutions on the designated date as per the letter of admission.

    The application deadlines are

    a) April 20th (for programs commencing in July)

    b) May 20th (for programs commencing in September)

    c) September 20th (for programs commencing in December)

    d) November 20th (for programs commencing in March 2021)

    Hanban will complete the scholarship review and publish the results three months before enrollment of the scholarship winners.

    04 CHINESE BRIDGE AWARD RECIPIENT POLICIES

    Chinese Bridge winners who have been awarded the 2020“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 contact chinesebridge@hanban.org.

    05 OTHERS

    a) Degree students are subject to the annual assessment according to the Annual Appraisal Procedures of Confucius Institute Scholarship.

    b) Those who fail to register on time, fail to pass the health assessment, drop out midway and/or are suspend from school will be deprived of their scholarship.

    c)Shaanxi Normal University does not authorize any individual or institution to enroll in scholarship programs. All students please apply through the only official website.

    d)If PhD students have acceptance letter from supervisor , please attach the original   copy, it will serve as an important basis for the supervisor to accept students. Acceptance Letter of International Students from Supervisors in SNNU.doc

    06 CONTACT

    Mr. Chen jiageng

    Email: iso@snnu.edu.cn

    Phone No: +86-(0)29-85303761 +86-(0)29-85307408

    Fax: 0086-29-85303653

    07 Appendix

    1.Confucius Institute Scholarship Coverage and Criteria.docx

    2.Application Documents for Confucius Institute Scholarship.docx

    3.Introduction of Shaanxi Normal University.docx

    附件【1.Confucius Institute Scholarship Coverage and Criteria.docx
    附件【2.Application Documents for Confucius Institute Scholarship.docx
    附件【3.Introduction of Shaanxi Normal University.docx
    附件【Acceptance Letter of International Students from Supervisors in SNNU.doc
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