For the purpose of satisfying the growing demand of the international community for Chinese language teachers and facilitating Chinese language education in other countries, the Center For Language Education And Cooperation (CLEC) will continue with the International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship, hereinafter referred to as “the scholarship”. Confucius Institutes, independently operated Confucius Classrooms, certain HSK test centers, Chinese language (education) departments of foreign universities, professional associations for Chinese language instruction of other countries, Chinese embassies (consulates) abroad (hereinafter collectively referred to as “recommending institutions”) may recommend outstanding students and currently-employed Chinese language teachers to study International Chinese Language Education or related majors in Chinese universities and colleges.

Acting as one of the host institutions of the scholarship recipients,SJTU warmly welcome foreign applicants to join the Chinese language and culture programs at SJTU. Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) is one of the famous institutions of higher learning with the longest history and reputation at home and abroad. After 127 years of unremitting efforts, Shanghai Jiao Tong University has become a domestic first-class and internationally renowned university, and further defined the vision on constructing a “comprehensive, innovative and international” world-class university. Details of the scholarship application are provided below.

1. ELIGIBILITY

All applicants shall be

a) non-Chinese citizens;

b) Should be friendly to China, have no criminal record, and abide by the laws and regulations of the Chinese government and the rules and regulations of the university;

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

d) committed to the Chinese language education and related work;

e) between the ages of 16 and 35 (as of September 1st, 2023). Applicants currently working as Chinese language teachers shall not be over 45, while undergraduate student applicants shall not be over 25.

2. SCHOLARSHIP TYPES AND QUALIFICATIONS

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

The program commences in September 2023 and provides scholarship for a maximum of two academic years. Applicants shall hold a Bachelor degree, and have a minimum score of 180 on the HSK Test (Level 6) aswell as 60 on the HSKK test (Advanced Level). Priority will be given to applicants who may provide a work contract with a teaching institution upon completing their studies in China or a proof to the same effect.

2.2 Scholarship for Bachelor's Degree in Chinese (International Chinese Language Education)

The program commences in September 2023 and provides scholarship for a maximum of four academic years. Applicants shall hold a senior high school diploma and a minimum score of 200 on the HSK Test (Level 5) aswell as 60 on the HSKK test (Intermediate Level). At the same time, applicants shall also meet the requirement mentioned at 5.6 of this document.

2.3 Scholarship for One-Academic-Year Study Program (Chinese Language Study)

The program commences in September 2023and provides scholarship for a maximum of 11 months. International students who have benefited from similar scholarships are not eligible. Applicants shall have a minimum score of 210 on the HSK test (Level 3), and priority will be given to applicants who provide an HSKK test score.

2.4 Scholarship for One-Semester Study Program (Chinese Language and Literature)

The program commences in September 2023 or March 2024, and provides scholarship for a maximum of 5 months. Applicants holding the X1 or X2 visa are not eligible. Applicants shall have a minimum score of 180 on the HSK Test (Level 3), and an HSKK test score is required.

3. SCHOLARSHIP COVERAGE, CRITERIA AND APPRAISAL

3.1 The Scholarship supportstuition, accommodation, living allowance and comprehensive medical insurance.

3.2 Accommodation allowance for students of Bachelor’s Degree program, One Semester program and One-Academic-Year program is 1000 CNY per person/month (inclusive of 700 CNY sponsored by CLEC); while the accommodation allowance for students of MTCSOLis 1200 CNY per person/month (inclusive of 700 CNY sponsored by CLEC). Students could choose to live on campus or off campus. Due to the limited number of university dormitories, students who prefer to live on campus are required to book dormitory online in advance and follow the booking procedures to pay the accommodation fees according to the type and charge standard of the dormitory.

3.3 Living allowanceis granted by SJTU on a monthly basis. The monthly living allowance for students of Bachelor’s Degree program, one-academic-year program and one-semester program is 2,500 CNY per person;while the monthly living allowance for students of MTCSOL is 3,000 CNY per person.

Students must register every semester. Students registered before the 15th (inclusive) of the month are entitled to the full allowance of that month, while those who are registered after the 15th are entitled to half of the amount. If a student leaves China for more than 15 days for personal reasons during the study period (excluding summer and winter vacations), the living allowance during the period of absence from China will be suspended.If a student is suspended or withdrawn from school for personal reasons or is subject to disciplinary action by SJTU, the living allowance from the date of suspension, withdrawal, or notification of disciplinary action will be suspended. The living allowance for graduating students is paid until half a month after the graduation (or program completion) date set by SJTU.

3.4 Comprehensive medical insuranceis implemented in accordance with relevant regulations of studying in China stipulated by the Ministry of Education of China. Insurance fee per person is 400 CNY for one-semester programe students, and 800 CNY per year for students engaged in program longer than one academic year.

3.5 The degree scholarship program applicants are subjected to annual assessment.Only those who achieve Exellent in academic performance and Chinese language proficiency are entitled to a full scholarship in the following academic year; those who achieve Good are entitled to partial scholarships; In any other cases, the scholarship will be suspended. Partial scholarships consist of tuition fee, accommodation fee and comprehensive medical insurance. The students in One-Academic-Year Study and One-Semester Study programs are required to attend Chinese language proficiency test before graduation. The test fee will be reimbursed by the university.

4. APPLICATION AND ADMISSION PROCEDURES

4.1 Online registration will be available from March 1, 2023, on the International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship application website (cis.chinese.cn). Please log on to search for recommending institutions and Shanghai Jiao Tong University; upload application materials online; and track the application progress, comments and results. (Students who apply for MTCSOL should make a second application at Study@SJTU website:http://isc.sjtu.edu.cn/together with theInternational Chinese Teachers Scholarship Application Formas a proof for the required registration payment; and students who apply for One-Academic-Year\one semester study programs should also complete the SJTU Abroad Students Nomination process upon receipt of the SJTU nomination links ).

*Note:

Applicants who apply to study at SJTU should choose SJTU as their first choice of host institution.Andthe application deadlines are

a) May 10, 2023, for programs starting in September 2023;

b) November 10, 2023, for programs starting in March 2024;

The CLEC will entrust an expert panel to review the applications. Decisions will be made based on HSK and HSKK scores and levels, and in consideration of country distribution as well as other factors. The results will be published about three months before school starts.

4.2 For applicants for non-dgree programs, in-service Chinese language teachers may be exempted from HSK/HSKK certificates if they provide proof of employment and a letter of recommendation from the employer.

4.3 Applicants who have received the International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship Certificate during Chinese Bridge competitions may submit their application documents along with their scholarship certificates to the Host Institutions directly at the International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship website.For any further inquiries, please contactchinesebridge@chinese.cn.

4.4 After confirming with the scholarship recipients, SJTU will send out theLetter of Admission,Visa Application Form for Foreigners to Study in China (JW202 Form), and other relevant documents to the recommending institution or personal address of the scholarship recipients within 15 working days. Scholarship recipients shall print out the Scholarship Certificate online and and register at SJTU on the designated date as per the letter of admission..

5. APPLICATION DOCUMENTS

5.1 A scanned copy of passport photo page. Applicants under the age of 18 must submit a letter of attestation signed by the legal guardian in China;

5.2 A scanned copy of score reports of the HSK and HSKK tests (within the two-year validity);

5.3 A recommendation letter signed by the head of the recommending institution (with an objective evaluation of applicant and indicating whether or not a Confucius Institute student; in-service Chinese language teachers shall provide proof of employment and a reference letter from the employer);

5.4 Applicants for degree programs are required to provide a certificate of the highest diploma (or proof of expected graduation) and an official transcript;

5.5 Applicants for MTCSOL are required to provide 2 reference letters fromprofessors or associate professors. Priority will be given to applicants who may provide an employment contract with a teaching institution upon completing their studies in China.

5.6 Applicants for Bachelor’s Degreein Chinese (International Chinese Language Education) shall also obtain the pre admission to SJTU. (For details please contact +86-21-54743244, isc.d@sjtu.edu.cn)

If the materials are not in Chinese or English, notarized supporting documents must be provided.

Applicants shall submit other additional documents at the request of SJTU.

6. DISCLAIMER

6.1 Incomplete or inadequate applications will not be processed.

6.2 Application shall be terminated if the related materials are found to be fraudulent or filled and submitted by someone other than the applicant.

6.3 Students who cannot register in SJTU on the scheduled time should write to SJTU stating the fact and reasons 15 days prior to the admission date. Those who fail to register without a valid cause shall have their scholarship revoked.

6.4 Students who fail to pass the pre-enrollment medical examination, withdraw from school before completing the program, fail to register at the university without prior permission, or suspend their studies will be disqualified for the scholarship.

6.5 Degree students are subject to the annual assessment according to theAnnual Appraisal Procedures of International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship.

7. CONTACT INFORMATION

Confucius Institute Office, Shanghai Jiao Tong University,

Tel：+86-021-34205103

Email：cisjtu@sjtu.edu.cn

Website：https://global.sjtu.edu.cn/ci

Division of Test and Scholarships

The Center For Language Education And Cooperation

Fax: +86-10-58595727

E-mail: scholarships@chinese.cn

8. RELATED WEBSITES

International Chinese Language Teachers (Confucius Institute) Scholarship Website：http://cis.chinese.cn

HSK and HSKK Website：http://www.chinesetest.cn