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 (Chinese Language Study).

CRITERIA：

1.     Non-Chinese citizens; Aged between 18 and 35;

2.     Recommended by Confucius Institutes (Classrooms), HSK test centers and other recommending institutes;

3.     Applicant should have no prior experience of studying in China（No X1/X2 visa on your passport）;

4.     Have a minimum score of 180 in HSK Test (Level 3) and have HSKK report.

CONTENTS OF THE SCHOLARSHIP：

1.     Exempt from tuition;

2.     Accommodation: Peking University provides twin rooms at Zhong Guan 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, and official academic transcripts (original documents or certified copies, either in Chinese or English)；

2.4 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.)

2.5 Score reports of the HSK, HSKK or BCT, BCT (Speaking). Winners of the finals of the “Chinese Bridge” Chinese Proficiency Competitions may submit the award certificate and the “Confucius Institute Scholarship Certificate” (Copy Version);

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

2.7 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.

DEADLINE：Nov 30, 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:

Admission will be determined according to your educational background and the academic achievement. Upon acceptance, the University will send you email at the end of December and send the ‘Admission Notification’ as well as the ‘Visa Application for Study in China (Form JW202)’ by December by post.