Confucius Institute

Confucius Institute Scholarship
孔子學院獎學金

Official Site
Organizer: Hanban/Confucius Institute Headquarters
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Official Program Objective: "The Confucius Institute Scholarship Program was established by Hanban/Confucius Institute Headquarters in order to encourage students and Chinese language teachers all over the world to study Chinese or conduct research regarding Chinese language and culture in China."

Eligibility Criteria:
"1. Outstanding students at Confucius Institutes (classrooms) worldwide;
2. Mandarin teachers and those who intend to become Mandarin teachers and who are devoted to the spread of the Chinese language and culture;
3. Outstanding examinees of Chinese tests organized by Hanban/Confucius Institute Headquarters;
4. Outstanding participants of any of the following “Chinese Bridge“ Chinese Proficiency Competitions, held for foreign college Students, for foreign secondary school students, or for foreign students in China;
5. Those who qualify according to certain Hanban/Confucius Institute Headquarters agreements.
6. Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens who are in good health."

Program Duration:
Scholarships for advanced study: One semester or one academic year.
Scholarships for Master of Teaching Chinese to Speakers of other Languages: Two years.

Cost: None. Scholarship is 1400 to 1700 yuan/month.

Admission Difficulty: Unknown.

Repeat Participants? Unknown.

The Low-Down: This looks like a great opportunity for individuals interested in studying in China. The program is available for people up to the age of 55.