I. Eligibility
All applicants must:
1. Be a Non-Chinese citizen;
2. Be in good physical and mental health,and demonstratestrong academic performance and conduct;
3. Be committed to working in Chinese language education, teaching, and related fields;
4. Be between the ages of 16 and 35 (as of September 1, 2026). The age limit is extended to 45 for in-service Chinese language teachers, while applicants for undergraduate scholarships must generally be under the age of 25;
5. Maintain a friendly attitude toward China, have no criminal record, and abide by the laws and regulations of the Chinese government and the rules and regulations of the Host Institution.
II. Categories and Qualifications
1. Master’s Degree in International Chinese Language Education
The program commences in September 2026, with a scholarship duration of up to two academic years.
Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree. Applicants must score at least 210 on the HSK (Level 5) 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.
2. One-Year Study Program
The program commences in September 2026, with a scholarship duration of up to 11 months.In principle, applicants who have received a similar scholarship within three years are not eligible for the One-Semester Study Program or One-Year Study Program.
1) International Chinese Language Educationprogram:Applicants must score at least 270 on the HSK (Level 3) and possess an HSKK score.
2) Chinese Language and Literature program:Applicants must score at least 180 on the HSK (Level 4) and 60 on the HSKK (Intermediate Level).
3) Chinese Language Study program:Applicants must score at least 210 on the HSK (Level 3). Priority will be given to those who provide an HSKK score.
3. One-Semester Study Program
The program commences either in September 2026 or March 2027, with a scholarship duration of up to five months.In principle, applicants who have received a similar scholarship within three years are not eligible for the One-Semester Study Program or One-Year Study Program.
1) International Chinese Language Education program
2) Chinese Language and Literature program
Applicants must score at least 180 on the HSK (Level 3) and possess an HSKK score.
III. Application Procedures
Step 1. Search for recommending institutions and host institutions： Online registration is available on the International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship website (http://cis.chinese.cn ). Please log on to search for recommending institutions (e.g. Confucius Institute) and host institutions (e.g. Shanghai Normal University).
Step 2. Upload the following application documents on the International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship website (http://cis.chinese.cn )： For all applicants
1) a scanned copy of passport photo page. (Applicants under the age of 18 mustsubmit entrusted guardianship documents signed by their entrusted legal guardians in China.)
2) a scanned copy of HSK and HSKK score reportstests (within the two-year validity).
3) a reference letter from the head of the recommending institutions(in English or Chinese).
4) In-service Chinese language teachers must provide proof of employment and a reference letter from the employer.
For applicants of the Scholarship for Master program, the following additional documents are needed.
1) a certificate of the highest education diploma (or proof of expected graduation) and an official transcript.
2) 2 reference letters from professors or associate professors.
3) Priority will be given to applicants who may provide an employment agreement(or equivalent proof) from a teaching institution upon completing their studies in China.
Step 3. Apply on the International Student Application System of SHNU website
The master Scholarship applicants are also required to visit the International Student Application System of SHNU website http://apply.shnu.edu.cn, register and submit all the application documents to apply. (See the picture below for the list of application documents.)
序号 No. | 内容 Content |
1 | 最高学历证书（公证件或原件）或所在学校出具的预毕业证明文件；Highest Education Diploma (notarized photocopy or original one) or Certificate of Expected Graduation Date from the university studying currently. |
2 | 经公证的、完整的高中 / 本科阶段学习成绩单； Notarized and completed Transcripts. |
3 | 学习和研究计划（800 字左右）； Study or Research Plan (about 800 words). |
4 | 两封专家推荐信； Two Recommendation Letters from Professors or Academic Experts. |
5 | 汉语水平成绩（HSK）； Chinese proficiency Certificates (HSK). |
6 | 《外国人体格检查记录》和血液检查报告； Photocopy of Physical Examination Form and the Report on Blood Examination. |
7 | 520 元人民币或 80 美元报名费缴纳凭证； Photocopy of Remittance Receipt for Application Fee (CNY520 or US$80). |
8 | 护照个人信息页复印件； Photocopy of First Page of Passport (the information page). |
9 | 无犯罪记录证明； Notarial Certificate of Non-criminal Punishment. |
备注 Note | 申请材料语言要求为中文或英文，或提供英文或中文翻译件。 The language of application documents should be Chinese or English, or please offer the Chinese or English translation edition. |
Step 4.
Please track the application process, comments and result on the scholarship website. CLEC (Center For Language Education And Cooperation) will complete the scholarship review and announce the results about three months before the program starts.
Step 5.
After receiving confirmation of studying in SHNU, the university will offer the registration documents.Students should register at university on the designated date as per the letter of admission.
IV. Application Deadline
Master of Chinese International Education, one-year program, one-semester program (autumn semester, 2026) Deadline:May 15, 2026.
One-semester program (spring semester, 2027)
Deadline: October 31, 2026.
V. Contact Information International Student Center, Shanghai Normal University
Address：International Student Center, No.100, Guilin road, Xuhui District, Shanghai, 200234
Tel：+86-21-64323905
E-mail：samli@staff.shnu.edu.cn
Division of Test and Scholarships of CLEC (Center For Language Education And Cooperation)
Email: scholarships@chinese.cn
Fax: +86-10-58595727
Website for Scholarship：http://cis.chinese.cn
Website for HSK test：https://www.chinesetest.cn/HSK
VI. Coverage
International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship supports tuition, accommodation, living allowance and comprehensive medical insurance.
1. Tuition: the tuition fee is waived.
2. Accommodation: free on-campus accommodation(double room) is provided. Students may also live off-campus upon application and approval from the university. Students who live off-campus are entitled to an accommodation allowance of RMB700 per person/month paid on a monthly basis.
3. Living allowance: the students will be entitled to a living allowance on a monthly basis. The monthly allowance for non-degree students is RMB2,500.00 per person /per month. For master student, the allowance is RMB3,000.00 per person/ per month.
4. Comprehensive Medical Insurance:The comprehensive medical insurance is purchased by the university in accordance with applicable regulations on international students stipulated by the Ministry of Education of China. The insurance premium for one-semester study program students is RMB400 per person, and that for students studying more than one year is RMB800 per person /per year.
VII. Notice
1. Students must register with the university within the period stipulated in the Letter of Admission. Those who fail to register on time, fail to pass the health assessment, drop out midway and/or suspended from school will be deprived of their scholarship. Students who registered on or before the15th of the month are entitled to the full allowance of that month, while those who registered after the 15th are entitled to half of the amount.
2. During the study period, for any student who leaves Chinafor personal reasons for more than 15 days during the study period (excluding winter and summer breaks), the living allowance will be suspended for the duration of their absence.
3. For students who are suspended or withdrawn fromtheuniversity for personal reasons, or is subject to disciplinary action,the living allowance will be suspended starting from the date of suspension, withdrawal, or penalty notification.
4. For graduating students, the living allowance is issued up to half a month after the graduation date confirmed by the university.
VIII. The Annual Assessment
Degree students are subject to the annual assessment according to the Annual Assessment Procedure of the International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship. The annual assessment is based on the comprehensive evaluations of academic performance, Chinese proficiency, attendance and participation in cultural activities and so on. Those who achieve excellence in the annual review can continue to have the full scholarship in the second year, and those who have achieved good will receive partial scholarships, and the rest will be suspended from scholarship.
