Are you passionate about Chinese language and culture? Do you dream of becoming an international Chinese language teacher? If so, the 2025 International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship at Lanzhou University application is open.

The International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship is organized by the Center for Language Education and Cooperation (CLEC) in partnership with Lanzhou University. The program aims to cultivate skilled educators who can contribute to Chinese language education worldwide. Whether you are seeking a degree in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages (TCSOL) or a short-term study experience, this scholarship offers multiple pathways to support your aspirations. Lanzhou University welcomes outstanding students and in-service Chinese teachers from around the world to apply.

Key Details and Dates

• Application Deadlines:
  • Programs starting in July 2025: April 15, 2025
  • Programs starting in September 2025: May 15, 2025
  • Programs starting in December 2025: September 15, 2025
  • Programs starting in March 2026: October 31, 2025
• Result Announcement: Three months before the program starts
• Funding Type: Fully funded
• Organizer: Center for Language Education and Cooperation (CLEC)
• Host Institution: Lanzhou University
• Eligible Countries: Non-Chinese citizens
• Eligible Gender: Male/female
• Target Group: International and in-service Chinese language teachers
• Focus Areas: Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages (TCSOL), Chinese Language and Literature, Chinese History, Chinese Philosophy, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and Taiji Culture
• Number of Opportunities: 180 scholarships
• Duration: 4 weeks to 4 years
• Program Language: Chinese
• Host Country: China

Benefits and Scholarships

The funding details for selected applicants are as follows:

• Full tuition coverage
• Free on-campus accommodation or accommodation subsidy
• Monthly living stipend
• Comprehensive medical insurance
• Cultural immersion experiences and language training support

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

• Be non-Chinese citizens
• Be friendly to China, with no criminal record
• Be in good physical and mental health
• Have strong academic performance and good conduct
• Show an interest in Chinese language education and related fields
• Be aged 16-35 as of September 1, 2025 (in-service teachers up to 45, Bachelor’s applicants generally under 25)

Categories and Qualifications

The following are the scholarship categories for 2025:

1. Master’s Degree in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages (MTCSOL)
   • Duration: 2 years
   • Requirements: Bachelor’s degree, HSK Level 5 (min. 210), HSKK Intermediate (min. 60)
2. Bachelor’s Degree in TCSOL (BTCSOL)
   • Duration: 4 years
   • Requirements: High school diploma, HSK Level 4 (min. 210), HSKK Intermediate (min. 60)
3. One-Year Study
   • Duration: 11 months
   • HSK Level 3-4 requirements vary based on study area
   • Previous recipients of similar scholarships are ineligible
4. One-Semester Study
   • Duration: 5 months
   • HSK Level 3 (min.180) and HSKK required
5. Four-Week Study
   • Duration: 4 weeks
   • Requires HSK score, available for groups of 10-15 applicants

Required Documents

All candidates must submit the following documents:

All materials must be in Chinese or English, scanned, and submitted online.

Required for All Applicants:

• Scanned copy of passport photo page
• HSK and HSKK score reports (valid for two years)
• Reference letter from the recommending institution

Additional for Degree Scholarship Applicants:

• Highest diploma certificate (or proof of expected graduation) and official transcript
• MTCSOL applicants: Two reference letters from professors/associate professors; priority for those with a teaching contract or proof of intent

For Current Chinese Language Teachers:

• Proof of employment and reference letter from the employer

For Applicants Under 18:

• Certified guardianship documents signed by a legal guardian in China

How to Apply?

Online registration opens on February 20, 2025, via the International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship website and the Lanzhou University International Student Online Application Platform. Follow these steps:

1. International Chinese Teacher Scholarship Application

• Register to the scholarship website, select the recommending and host institutions, and choose the partner institution’s International Chinese Teacher Scholarship.
• Upload application materials and submit them online.
• Track application status and check for updates via email and phone. Lanzhou University may contact applicants for interviews.

2. Lanzhou University International Student Application

• • Register using the application portal.
  • Upload required documents, including:
• Foreigner’s Physical Examination Form (must be completed, signed by a physician, stamped by the hospital, and include a sealed photograph; valid for six months)
• Non-criminal record report (issued within six months before submission or a signed non-criminal record commitment)
• Apply online

Scholarship Confirmation

Selected applicants must confirm with Lanzhou University, download and print the scholarship certificate, and register at the university on the designated date, following admission and China’s epidemic prevention regulations.

For further inquiries, applicants can contact [email protected] or visit the official website.

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