Trying to attract top international students worldwide, the Chinese government has implemented a scholarship program called the Confucius Institute Scholarship, and this scholarship is available to international students who are willing to study in China.

Having a long history of great dynasties, China has many artifacts and historical buildings that you can visit during your studies in China. In order to fulfill that goal, this post will give great information about the Confucius Institute Scholarship such as the eligibility requirements, deadlines, and other specific details.

Confucius Institute Scholarship

Before we talk about the eligibility requirements and all that stuff, let’s first go into the introduction to Chinese standardized tests. In order to apply, you need to take these standardized tests and receive a certain score, so let’s get into the details about these tests.

 

HSK Test (Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi)

Also known as the long name above, the HSK test is a Chinese standardized test for testing the Chinese proficiency of an international student. It was made to test the speaking and the listening of Chinese, and also the writing part as well.

There are six different levels of HSK tests, and as you increase the number, the test gets harder and harder. It is similar to TOEFL, but the HSK test is to test your Chinese proficiency. In order to receive this scholarship, there are several requirements, and taking different levels of the HSK test is one of them.

To view detailed information about the HSK Test, please click on this link.

 

HSKK Test (HSK Speaking Test)

This test is an advanced-level test for students who have studied in China for more than 2 years, and it tests the vocabulary mastery of the Chinese language. This test has three parts: listen and repeat, read aloud, and answer the questions.

Taking the standardized tests and passing them has certain advantages, and one of them is that you can apply for the Confucius Institute Scholarship if you get a high score on the standardized tests.

To view detailed information about the HSKK Test, please click on this link.

 

Eligibility Requirements

After talking about the Chinese standardized tests, let’s get into application requirements.

  • Cannot be a Chinese citizen (Only for international students from the perspective of China, and international students who are already studying in China cannot apply for this scholarship).
  • In a good physical and mental condition, have a good academic grade, and also be in good behavior.
  • Going to go into the teaching field of promoting the Chinese language and culture. In other words, you will become a Chinese teacher if you take this scholarship.
  • Between ages 16-35. Undergraduate applicants should not be over 25 years of age, and applicants who have previously worked as a Chinese language teacher should not be over 45 years of age.

 

Application Requirements of Confucius Institute Scholarship

If you have passed the eligibility requirements, let’s get into the required test scores in order to get accepted.

  • Scholarships for Bachelor’s Degree in TCSOL (Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages)
    • Must have graduated from a high school, and have a copy of their diploma.
    • Have a minimum score of 210 in HSK Test (Level 4)
    • Have a minimum score of 60 in HSKK Test (Advanced Level)

 

  • Scholarships for Master’s Degree in TCSOL
    • Have a Bachelor’s degree.
    • Have a minimum score of 210 in HSK Test (Level 5)
    • Have a minimum score of 60 in HSKK Test (Advanced Level)

 

  • Scholarships for One Academic Year
    • For students taking TCSOL
      • Have a minimum score of 270 in HSK Test (Level 3)
      • A test score for HSSK is required
    • For students taking Chines Language, Literature, Chinese History, and Chinese Philosophy
      • Have a minimum score of 180 in HSK Test (Level 4)
      • Have a minimum score of 60 in HSKK Test (Advanced Level)
    • For students taking Chinese Language Study
      • Have a minimum score of 180 in HSK Test (Level 3)

 

  • There are also scholarships for one-semester study and for four-week study, and the detailed information for these scholarships is found in this link.

 

Application Link and Procedure

This link is the application portal for the Confucius Institute Scholarship, but before you apply, make sure you check the deadline for your application before starting this application. For scholarship information and application procedure, visit this link.

 

Benefits of Confucius Institute Scholarship

The benefits of this scholarship are basically the same as full-ride scholarships. This scholarship will cover your full tuition, living costs, and a living allowance for your school year. Even though the benefits are the same, the duration of these scholarships is different.

 

For master’s, you will receive this scholarship for a maximum of two years, and for undergraduates, you will receive this scholarship for your whole four years of study. For one academic year, you will receive this scholarship for a maximum of 11 months, and the duration of one-semester study is five months, and the duration of four-week study is four weeks.

Check Also: Available Programs for International Students

 

Conclusion

The application procedures, application deadlines, and all this information came directly from this site, but the downside of this scholarship is that your major is decided for you before you even begin your study. If you choose to apply for this scholarship, you need to pick a major that is either Chinese language, history, literature, or philosophy.

 

Read all the requirements carefully before applying, and good luck as always. Hopefully, this post on Confucius Institute Scholarships was helpful to you. To know more information on studying abroad, check out the Available Programs for International Students.

About the Author: Hyun Lee

Hyun is the founder at Global Scholarships. He has received a full-tuition scholarship at Birmingham-Southern College as well as $1,000 Burger King Scholarship for his undergraduate degree and has been offered a fully funded scholarship consisting of tuition, living stipend, and health insurance for computer science Ph.D. program at North Carolina State University. Read more about his scholarship journey here.

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