INTRODUCTION:

For the purpose of supporting the development of Confucius Institutes, facilitating international promotion of Chinese language and dissemination of Chinese culture, as well as cultivating qualified Chinese-language teachers and excellent Chinese-language learners, Confucius Institute Headquarters/Hanban (hereinafter referred to as Hanban) launches a “Confucius Institute Scholarship” program to sponsor foreign students, scholars and Chinese language teachers to study Chinese in relevant universities of China.

ELIGIBILITY：

The scholarship is oriented at outstanding students of Confucius Institutes (Classrooms), overseas local Chinese language teachers, Chinese language major students, excellent performers in HSK test and winners of the “Chinese Bridge” Chinese Proficiency Competitions for Foreign College Students.

CRITERIA：

1.     Non-Chinese citizens; Aged between 16 and 35;

2.     One-Academic Year Program:

   2.1 Chinese Language and Literature: Applicants shall have a minimum score of 180 on the HSK test (Level 4) and 60 on the HSKK test (Intermediate Level);

    2.2 Chinese Language Study: Applicants shall have a minimum score of 210 on the HSK test (Level 3);

3.      One-Semester Program: Chinese Language and Literature: Applicants shall have a minimum score of 180 on the HSK test (Level 3), and an HSKK test score is required. ( Applicants holding the X1 or X2 visa are not eligible.)

CONTENTS OF THE SCHOLARSHIP：

1.     Exempt from tuition;

2.     Accommodation: Peking University provides twin rooms at Zhong Guan Xin Yuan (the Global Village) on campus;

3.     Monthly Allowances: 2500RMB;

4.     Comprehensive insurance fee.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES：

1.           Online Application:

1.1 Applicants should visit the PKU Online Application System (http://www.studyatpku.com), register and log in. Fill in the application form and submit. Then download the pdf version of application form, print it, sign your name and attach photo.

Steps: Application - Non-Degree Programs - Confucius Institute Scholarship Program – Apply

1.2 Applicants should log on to the Confucius Institute Scholarship website at cis.chinese.cn, set up an individual account, complete and submit the Confucius Institute Scholarship Application Form online. Print the form.

2.           Submit Application Materials:

Applicants should submit the following application materials or send them by post to the International Students Division of Peking University:

2.1 Application Form of PKU Admission for Foreign Students (Visiting Student) with your signature and one photo on it;

2.2 Application Form of Confucius Institute Scholarship;

2.3 Certification of highest degree attained or Certificate of Enrollment at University (original documents or certified copies, either in Chinese or English);

2.4 Official academic transcripts (original documents or certified copies, either in Chinese or English)；

2.5 Two letters from your referees. The referees should be professors or persons with relevant academic title. The recommendation letters must be original documents, either in Chinese or English;

   Note: One of the two letters can be a recommendation letter signed by the head of the recommending institutions (please provide objective comments on the applicant, including whether the applicant is a student of Confucius Institute or other identity. Chinese language teachers shall submit an employment verification letter and a reference letter provided by the institutes they work for.)

2.6 Score reports of the HSK (copy);

2.7 Score reports of the HSKK (for one semester program applicants only)

2.8 Winners of the “Chinese Bridge” Chinese Proficiency Competitions may submit the award certificate and the “Confucius Institute Scholarship Certificate” (Copy Version);

2.9 One photocopy of your valid passport (passport type must be ordinary)；

2.10 Applicants under the age of 18 shall submit relevant legal documents of entrusted legal guardians in China.

Note: Applications with incomplete materials will not be processed.

Your applications and documents will not be returned.

APPLICATION PERIOD：March 1 to April 19, 2019. applications after this date will not be processed.

POST ADDRESS: Room 328, International Students Division, New Sun Student Center, Peking University, No.5 Yiheyuan Road, Haidian District, Beijing, China      

Postcode:100871 

ADMISSION:

The University will send you email in and the hardcopy of ‘Admission Notification’ as well as the ‘Visa Application for Study in China (JW202 Form)’ in June or July by post.

Please pay attention to your email frequently during the whole application period (From March to July). Any important notice may be delivered by email.

CONTACT:

TEL: +86-010-62751230

EMAIL: ischolarship@pku.edu.cn