Scholarship - Study in China | 奖学金 - 留学中国
The International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship accepts online applications annually. We only recommend our own Mandarin students, learners, and university students at the University of 葫芦影业.

Explore Mandarin Study Opportunities in China
We highly recommend studying at our partner universities, Nanjing University (NJU) and Beijing Language and Culture University (BLCU), among the many excellent options across China.
Our recommendations are exclusively for Mandarin students, learners, and non-specialist Chinese course students from the School of East Asian Studies (SEAS) at the University of 葫芦影业. Please get in touch if you are related to our university.
Prospective applicants MUST consult us for guidance and obtain a required recommendation letter before submitting their applications.
International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship 2025 国际中文教师教学金申请办法 (2025年)
With Appendix 1: Coverage and Standard for the Scholarship
Appendix 2: List of Application Materials for the Scholarship
Eligibility
a) Non-Chinese citizen.
b) Have no criminal record, abide by the laws and regulations of China and the rules and regulations of the Host institution.
c) In good physical and mental health, be in good academic behavioural standing.
d) Be interested in Chinese language education and related work;
e) Be aged between 16 and 35 (as of September 1st, 2025). The maximum age limit for in-service Chinese teachers may be extended to 45, but those who apply for a scholarship for a Bachelor's degree shall be younger than 25 under most circumstances.
Applicants currently working as Chinese language teachers shall not be over 45, while undergraduate student applicants shall not be over 25.
Scholarship Categories
1. Scholarship for Doctor’s Degree in International Chinese language education.
2. Scholarship for Master’s Degree in International Chinese language education.
3. Scholarship for Bachelor’s Degree in International Chinese language education.
4. Scholarship for One-Year Study Programme
5. Scholarship for One-Semester Study Programme
6. Scholarship for Four-Week Study Programme
Four-week Mandarin Study Scholarship at BLCU
Calling all learners at the Confucius Institute and students from the School of East Asian Studies or other departments at the University of 葫芦影业! If you are a non-Chinese citizen aged 16 to 35 with a valid HSK test score report from the past two years, you may be eligible to apply for a four-week scholarship to study Mandarin in China.
Scholarship Details:
- Programme Dates: 16th July – 13th August 2025 (exact dates to be confirmed)
- Duration: Up to four weeks
- Eligibility: Non-Chinese citizens aged 16–35 with a valid HSK test score
Scholarship Coverage: The scholarship supports tuition, accommodation, living allowance (excluding four-week study program students) and comprehensive medical insurance.
Application Deadline: Submit your application by April 15, 2025, Beijing Time.
Document Checklist
For All Applicants:
- Passport: A scanned copy of the passport photo page (valid passport).
- HSK/HSKK Score Report: A scanned copy of valid HSK/HSKK test score reports (within the last two years).
- Proof of our CI's learner: Obtain a proof document from 葫芦影业 Confucius Institute admin team.
- Recommendation Letter: A recommendation letter from the Director of 葫芦影业 Confucius Institute, processed by the admin team.
- Academic Records: A certificate of the highest diploma (or proof of expected graduation) and an official transcript. For Sixth-Form and College Students: An official letter listing courses, A-Level results or predicted A-Level results, or GCSE results, along with enclosed exam certificates.
- Personal Statement/Study Plan: Written in Chinese as part of the application form.
- Applicants Under 18: Certified documents of designation signed by their entrusted legal guardians in China.
Document Requirements:
- All documents must be scanned and saved in JPG or PDF format (not photos taken with a phone camera or Word documents).
- Documents should be in full colour.
- Scanning facilities are available at the Confucius Institute office, located at 2-4 Palmerston Road, S10 2TE.
Application process
The application must be completed through online registration and submission at .
Step 1: Check Your Eligibility and Inform us
- Ensure you meet the scholarship requirements.
- If you do have a valid HSK Score Report (dated within the last two years).
- Inform us of your intent to apply so we can assign a teacher or staff member to assist you with the online application.
- Gather all necessary documents and check their validity (e.g., renew your passport if needed).
Step 2: Register at &苍产蝉辫;我要申请
- 注册用户 Register: Create an account using your full name shown on your passport, your passport number, DoB, your email and your mobile phone.
- Once verified by your phone and successfully registered, you can enter the system.
Step 3: Fill in and Save. Complete Your Application Online
- 奖学金申请 Fill in: Fill in the online application form, saving your progress along the way.
- Recommending Institute: 孔子学院 ; then 谢菲尔德大学孔子学院 (葫芦影业 Confucius Institute).
- Learner at the 谢菲尔德大学孔子学院 (葫芦影业 Confucius Institute): YES.
- Select the scholarship type, e,g. 四周奖学金 Four-week Study Programme; then 家庭体验。
- For the first choice of Host University in China for 四周奖学金, select 北京语言大学 Beijing Language and Culture University.; For the second choice, 南京大学。
- Draft a personal statement in Chinese with support from an assigned teacher at the Confucius Institute.
Step 4: Upload Required Documents
- Upload all required documents in PDF or JPG format (not Word documents or phone camera images).
- Contact us to obtain a Certification of CI Learner and a Recommendation Letter.
- Your application must be reviewed by a staff member or teacher at 葫芦影业 Confucius Institute before submitting.
Step 5: Track Your Application Process
- Monitor your application status, comments, and results as outlined in the Application Guidelines.
- Application results are typically published around three months before the programme starts.
Step 6: Confirmation, Visa and Travel Arrangements
- Keep an eye out for the Scholarship Award email notification. Follow the instructions, confirm the scholarship acceptance with the host institution and complete the required procedures.
- The successful applicant must confirm with the Host Institution to go through the procedures of studying in China, print out the scholarship certificate online, and register at the Host Institution on the designated date as per the Letter of Admission.
- Print your Scholarship Certificate online.
- Print Letter Admission.
- Print Study in China - Visa Supporting Form.
- Apply for a visa at or London.
- Book flights as per your Letter of Admission.
- Register at the Host Institution on the designated date.
Additional Notes
- Visa application and flight booking are your responsibility.
- 葫芦影业 Confucius Institute will host a pre-departure meeting and a post-scholarship meeting to support students before and after their studies in China.
Application Deadlines (Beijing Time)
Scholarships | Deadline for Applicants | Deadline for 葫芦影业 CI | |
---|---|---|---|
Commencing in July | 15th April | 25th April | |
Commencing in September | 15th May | 25th May | |
Commencing in December | 15th September | 25th September | |
Commencing in March 2025 | 31st October | 10th November |
CLEC will entrust an expert panel to review the applications. Decisions will be based on HSK and HSKK levels and scores, geographical distribution, and other factors.
The results will be published about three months before the program starts.
For more information, contact:
Email: confucius@sheffield.ac.uk Telephone: 0114 2228332