International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship — Liaoning University

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 (hereinafter collectively referred to as Recommending Institutions) 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 (hereinafter referred to as Host Institutions). Liaoning University (LNU) is a comprehensive university covering varied disciplines, including Liberal Arts, History, Philosophy, Economics, Management, Law, Sciences, Engineering, Pharmacy and Art. It is a national “ 211 Project ” key construction university and a national “ Double First-Class ” construction university, and has been selected into the “ 101 Plan ” of the basic disciplines series by the Ministry of Education. LNU actively promotes international education. It features two Sino-foreign joint educational institutes and four Sino-foreign cooperative education programs. It has set up the United Nations Earth Charter Education Center and established long-term, stable cooperative relations with 1 7 5 institutions of higher education and with research institutes of 37 countries. LNU has built its brand of Confucius Institutes with the utmost care, establishing Confucius Institutes at the National University of Irkutsk of Russia as well as at University of Dakar of Senegal. Liaoning University, as a host institution and recommending institution for International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship, welcomes applicants all over the world to study at LNU. Please check the following guide for detailed information: I. ELIGIBILITY a) Be a non-Chinese citizen. b) Be friendly to China, have no criminal record, abide by the laws and regulations of China and the rules and regulations of the Host Institution. c) Be in good physical and mental health, be in good academic and behavioral standing. d) Be interested in Chinese language education and related work. e) Be aged between 16 and 35 years on September 1, 202 6 . 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. II. CATEGORIES AND QUALIFICATIONS 1.Scholarship for Master ’ s Degree in International Chinese Language Education The program commences in September 202 6 , and the academic system is 3 years. The scholarship is provided for a maximum of two academic years by the Center for Language Education and Cooperation (CLEC). In the third year, students can apply for a special student grant. Applicants shall hold a Bachelor ’ s degree. Applicants shall have a minimum score of 210 on the HSK Test (Level 5) and 60 on the HSKK test(Intermediate Level). Priority will be given to applicants who may provide an employment contract with a teaching institution upon completing their studies in China or proof to the same effect. 2.Bachelor ’ s Degree in Chinese Language and Literature (International Chinese Language Education) The program commences in September 202 6 , and the scholarship is provided for a maximum of four academic years. Applicants must hold a senior high school diploma. Applicants must score at least 210 on the HSK (Level 4) and 60 on the HSKK (Intermediate Level). Priority will be given to applicants who provide an employment agreement (or equivalent proof) from a teaching institution for post-graduation employment. 3.Scholarship for One-Year Study Program The program commences in September 202 6 , and the schola…