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International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship. Eligible study levels: Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral. Funding: full scholarship covering tuition + accommodation + living expenses (except for four-week visiting students) + comprehensive medical insurance fees

TuitionAccommodationMedical insurance
Scholarship type
Government/University Scholarship
Degree level
Bachelor / Master / PhD
Location
Beijing · Beijing
Application deadline
2026-04-01

Overview

International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship. Eligible study levels: Bachelor’s

Master’s and Doctoral. Funding: full scholarship covering tuition + accommodation + living expenses (except for four-week visiting students) + comprehensive medical insurance fees

Funding coverage

Scholarship TypeGovernment/University Scholarship
UniversityCapital Normal University
ProvinceBeijing
TuitionCovered
AccommodationCovered
Medical InsuranceCovered
Subsidy StandardFull scholarship: tuition + accommodation + living expenses (except for four-week visiting students) + comprehensive medical insurance fees
Other BenefitsFor one-year and one-semester visiting study, applicants who received the same type of scholarship within the past 3 years are not admitted in principle
Coverage ScopeFull scholarship: tuition + accommodation + living expenses (except for four-week visiting students) + comprehensive medical insurance fees
Application Linkhttps://cie.cnu.edu.cn/tzgg/00c7d5fbb5e1436987952827ae892040.htm

Funding tiers

Eligibility may differ by tier. Check the applicable degree and requirements.

Full funding

Eligible degree
Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral
Funding
Full scholarship: tuition + accommodation + living expenses (except for four-week visiting students) + comprehensive medical insurance fees
Tier requirements
1. Non-Chinese nationals; 2. Friendly toward China, no unlawful/criminal record, compliant with Chinese laws/regulations and university rules; 3. Good physical and mental health, excellent character and grades; 4. Intending to work in Chinese-language education, teaching or related fields; 5. Aged 16-35 as of September 1, 2026; employed Chinese-language teachers up to 45; undergraduate scholarship applicants generally no older than 25. 6. Applicants born with foreign nationality whose parents, or one parent, are Chinese citizens settled abroad, or former residents of mainland China/Hong Kong/Macao/Taiwan who emigrated and acquired foreign nationality, must provide supporting evidence under Ministry of Education Jiaowaihan [2020] No. 12.

Requirements & documents

Application Requirements1. Non-Chinese nationals; 2. Friendly toward China, no unlawful/criminal record, compliant with Chinese laws/regulations and university rules; 3. Good physical and mental health, excellent character and grades; 4. Intending to work in Chinese-language education, teaching or related fields; 5. Aged 16-35 as of September 1, 2026; employed Chinese-language teachers up to 45; undergraduate scholarship applicants generally no older than 25. 6. Applicants born with foreign nationality whose parents, or one parent, are Chinese citizens settled abroad, or former residents of mainland China/Hong Kong/Macao/Taiwan who emigrated and acquired foreign nationality, must provide supporting evidence under Ministry of Education Jiaowaihan [2020] No. 12.
Major RestrictionsInternational Chinese Language Education (master’s/doctoral), Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages (undergraduate), Chinese Language and Literature, Chinese language study, Tai Chi Culture, etc.
GPASubject to excellent academic performance and the host institution’s requirements
Language RequirementsDoctoral International Chinese Language Education: HSK Level 6, 200 + HSKK Advanced, 60 (or reach Level 7) Master’s International Chinese Language Education: HSK Level 5, 210 + HSKK Intermediate, 60 Undergraduate Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages: HSK Level 4, 210 + HSKK Intermediate, 60 One-academic-year study: International Chinese Language Education, HSK Level 3, 270 | Chinese Language and Literature, HSK Level 4, 180 | Chinese language study, HSK Level 3, 210 One-semester study: HSK Level 3, 180
Teaching LanguagePrograms taught entirely in English are exempt from HSK; IELTS / TOEFL or proof of English-medium instruction is required
Required MaterialsI. Supporting documents required of all applicants 1. Passport photograph-page scan. 2. HSK/HSKK results scans(valid 2 years). 3. Head of recommending institution’s recommendation. 4. Foreigner Physical Examination Form. II. Supporting documents for degree students 5. Certificate of highest educational qualification (or expected graduation certificate) and academic transcripts. 6. Applicants for a doctorate in International Chinese Language Education must provide two recommendation letters from experts in the relevant field with the rank of associate professor or higher, or an equivalent professional title. Submit a personal statement in Chinese (about 3,000 Chinese characters, including an understanding of the intended discipline and major and a proposed research plan). Preference is given to applicants who provide an employment agreement with the institution where they intend to teach after graduation or related proof. 7. Applicants for a master’s degree in International Chinese Language Education must provide two recommendation letters from supervisors with the rank of associate professor or higher and a study plan in Chinese (no word limit). Funding priority is given to applicants who provide an employment agreement with the institution where they intend to teach after graduation. III. Employed Chinese language teachers must attach an employment certificate and a recommendation letter issued by their employing institution. IV. Applicants under 18 must submit an authorization document signed by their guardian in China. The guardian must also have it notarized at a notary office in Beijing and submit the notarial certificate issued by that office to Capital Normal University. V. Applicants must also provide any other supporting documents required by Capital Normal University.
Sourcehttps://lh65breby7.feishu.cn/wiki/TAxpwuS1TiFoeZklj20caqHnnte?sheet=1dnfky&range=A202
Source NotesCapital Normal University — 2026 application guide and funding details for International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship (verified by the user)
Noteshttps://cie.cnu.edu.cn/tzgg/00c7d5fbb5e1436987952827ae892040.htm 2026
University groupingFirst group of additional universities for the Vietnamese market
Application materialsI. Supporting documents required of all applicants 1. Passport photograph-page scan. 2. HSK/HSKK results scans(valid 2 years). 3. Head of recommending institution’s recommendation. 4. Foreigner Physical Examination Form. II. Supporting documents for degree students 5. Certificate of highest educational qualification (or expected graduation certificate) and academic transcripts. 6. Applicants for a doctorate in International Chinese Language Education must provide two recommendation letters from experts in the relevant field with the rank of associate professor or higher, or an equivalent professional title. Submit a personal statement in Chinese (about 3,000 Chinese characters, including an understanding of the intended discipline and major and a proposed research plan). Preference is given to applicants who provide an employment agreement with the institution where they intend to teach after graduation or related proof. 7. Applicants for a master’s degree in International Chinese Language Education must provide two recommendation letters from supervisors with the rank of associate professor or higher and a study plan in Chinese (no word limit). Funding priority is given to applicants who provide an employment agreement with the institution where they intend to teach after graduation. III. Employed Chinese language teachers must attach an employment certificate and a recommendation letter issued by their employing institution. IV. Applicants under 18 must submit an authorization document signed by their guardian in China. The guardian must also have it notarized at a notary office in Beijing and submit the notarial certificate issued by that office to Capital Normal University. V. Applicants must also provide any other supporting documents required by Capital Normal University.
Application requirements1. Non-Chinese nationals; 2. Friendly toward China, no unlawful/criminal record, compliant with Chinese laws/regulations and university rules; 3. Good physical and mental health, excellent character and grades; 4. Intending to work in Chinese-language education, teaching or related fields; 5. Aged 16-35 as of September 1, 2026; employed Chinese-language teachers up to 45; undergraduate scholarship applicants generally no older than 25. 6. Applicants born with foreign nationality whose parents, or one parent, are Chinese citizens settled abroad, or former residents of mainland China/Hong Kong/Macao/Taiwan who emigrated and acquired foreign nationality, must provide supporting evidence under Ministry of Education Jiaowaihan [2020] No. 12.
CoverageFull scholarship: tuition + accommodation + living expenses (except for four-week visiting students) + comprehensive medical insurance fees
Language requirementsDoctoral International Chinese Language Education: HSK Level 6, 200 + HSKK Advanced, 60 (or reach Level 7) Master’s International Chinese Language Education: HSK Level 5, 210 + HSKK Intermediate, 60 Undergraduate Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages: HSK Level 4, 210 + HSKK Intermediate, 60 One-academic-year study: International Chinese Language Education, HSK Level 3, 270 | Chinese Language and Literature, HSK Level 4, 180 | Chinese language study, HSK Level 3, 210 One-semester study: HSK Level 3, 180
Eligible majorsInternational Chinese Language Education (master’s/doctoral), Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages (undergraduate), Chinese Language and Literature, Chinese language study, Tai Chi Culture, etc.
Scholarship typeInternational Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship
University name in Chinese*Capital Normal University
Application opening dateMarch 2, 2026
Application deadline1. April 15 (July intake). 2. May 15 (September intake). 3. September 15 (December intake). 4. October 31 (March 2027 intake).
Scholarship name in Chinese*International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship
Eligible study levels*Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral
Scholarship verification status*Verified (confirmed by user)
Whether a separate application is requiredYes
Rules on holding other scholarships concurrentlyFor one-year and one-semester visiting study, applicants who received the same type of scholarship within the past 3 years are not admitted in principle
Application Rule 1name: Coverage; description: Full scholarship: tuition + accommodation + living expenses (except for four-week visiting students) + comprehensive medical insurance fees
Application Rule 2name: Application opening date; description: March 2, 2026
Application Rule 3name: Application deadline; description: 1. April 15 (July intake). 2. May 15 (September intake). 3. September 15 (December intake). 4. October 31 (March 2027 intake).
Application Rule 4name: Whether a separate application is required; description: Yes
Application Rule 5name: Rules on holding other scholarships concurrently; description: For one-year and one-semester visiting study, applicants who received the same type of scholarship within the past 3 years are not admitted in principle

Application dates & process

Application Opens: 3/2 Application Deadline: 4/1 Review Cycle: Document review and interviews / expert review take approximately 4–6 weeks

Universities & programs

Universities

Capital Normal University

Beijing · Beijing

About the university

Capital Normal University (CNU), located in Beijing, is a national "Double First-Class" construction university, a provincial-ministerial co-built university, and a key municipal university under the administration of Beijing Municipality. It is a member of the Beijing-Hong Kong University Alliance and has been selected for the Ministry of Education's "101 Plan", the "Double Name Plan" Teacher Training Base, the National High-Level University Public-Sponsored Graduate Program, the National Characteristic Key Discipline Project, the Ministry of Education's Demonstration Base for Studying in China, the Ministry of Education's Excellent Teacher Training Program, and the National College Student Innovation Experimental Program. Founded in 1954 as Beijing Normal College, it absorbed faculties from North China People's University, Workers' and Peasants' Normal College, Art Normal College, and Beijing Normal Junior College after 1960. In 1980, it was designated as a key municipal university by the Beijing Municipal Government. It was among the first batch of institutions authorized to confer master's degrees in 1981 and began training doctoral students in 1985, becoming one of the second batch of doctoral degree authorization units in China. In 1992, the Beijing Normal College Branch merged into Beijing Normal College, which was renamed Capital Normal University the same year. Subsequently, the Foreign Language Normal College of Beijing Union University, Beijing No. 3 Normal School, Tongzhou Normal School, and Beijing Preschool Normal School were successively merged. In 2014, the Beijing Municipal Government and the Ministry of Education jointly issued a document to co-build Capital Normal University. As of October 2025, the university covers an area of approximately 1,036,500 square meters, with a total building area of about 973,200 square meters. The total assets of teaching and research instruments and equipment exceed 1.906 billion yuan. It has 30 faculties and departments, 60 undergraduate programs, 26 first-level master's degree authorization disciplines, 20 professional master's degree categories, 19 first-level doctoral degree authorization disciplines, and 4 professional doctoral degree categories. The university has 2,419 faculty and staff members and a total of 26,028 students, with eight campuses including the main campus and Beiyi campus.

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Capital Normal University — 2026 application guide and funding details for International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship (verified by the user)

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