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East China Normal University Confucius Institute Scholarship Chinese Language Teacher Training Program for South Asian Countries

Confucius Institute Scholarship

East China Normal University Confucius Institute Scholarship Chinese Language Teacher Training Program for South Asian Countries

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To expand cultural exchanges between China and South Asian countries and promote the localization of Chinese language teachers in South Asian countries, the Confucius Institute Headquarters (Hanban) has established the Confucius Institute Scholarship Program for Chinese Language Teachers from South Asian Countries. **Applicant Nationalities:** Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Maldives, India **Funding Programs and Application Conditions:** **I. Master of Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages (MTCSOL)** **Funding Duration:** 2 academic years **Application Conditions:** 1. Non-Chinese nationality, under 35 years old, with a bachelor's degree or equivalent; 2. HSK Level 5 score of 180 or above, and HSKK Intermediate score of 60 or above; 3. Must sign an agreement with Hanban; priority given to those who provide a work agreement or relevant certification from the intended teaching institution after graduation. **Funding Provisions:** 1. Tuition and accom

Funding details pending.
Scholarship type
Confucius Institute Scholarship
Degree level
Bachelor / Master / PhD / Visiting Students
Location
Shanghai · Shanghai
Application deadline
Date to be confirmed

Overview

To expand cultural exchanges between China and South Asian countries and promote the localization of Chinese language teachers in South Asian countries

the Confucius Institute Headquarters (Hanban) has established the Confucius Institute Scholarship Program for Chinese Language Teachers from South Asian Countries.

**Applicant Nationalities:** Bangladesh

Nepal

Pakistan

Sri Lanka

Funding coverage

Scholarship TypeConfucius Institute Scholarship
UniversityEast China Normal University
ProvinceShanghai
TuitionNot covered
AccommodationNot covered
Medical InsuranceNot specified
Subsidy StandardTo expand cultural exchange with South Asia and develop local Chinese teacher capacity, Confucius Institute Headquarters/Hanban establishes the Confucius Institute Scholarship Chinese Teacher Training Program for South Asian Countries. **Eligible Nationalities:** Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, the Maldives and India **Programs and Requirements:** **I. Master’s in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages** **Funding Duration:** Two academic years **Requirements:** 1. Non-Chinese nationality; age begins with the digit 3 [source ends during the number]
Coverage ScopeTo expand cultural exchange with South Asia and develop local Chinese teacher capacity, Confucius Institute Headquarters/Hanban establishes the Confucius Institute Scholarship Chinese Teacher Training Program for South Asian Countries. **Eligible Nationalities:** Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, the Maldives and India **Programs and Requirements:** **I. Master’s in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages** **Funding Duration:** Two academic years **Requirements:** 1. Non-Chinese nationality; age begins with the digit 3 [source ends during the number]
Application Linkhttps://www.campuschina.org/zh/content/details1003_120260.html

Funding tiers

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

Standard funding

Eligible degree
Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Visiting students
Funding
To expand cultural exchange with South Asia and develop local Chinese teacher capacity, Confucius Institute Headquarters/Hanban establishes the Confucius Institute Scholarship Chinese Teacher Training Program for South Asian Countries. **Eligible Nationalities:** Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, the Maldives and India **Programs and Requirements:** **I. Master’s in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages** **Funding Duration:** Two academic years **Requirements:** 1. Non-Chinese nationality; age begins with the digit 3 [source ends during the number]
Tier requirements
will be canceled. [Source starts mid-sentence] 5. Recipients unable to register must notify the host in writing15 days before registration, stating reasons; unexcused nonattendance cancels eligibility. 6. Failed entry medical examination, withdrawal or suspension cancels eligibility. **VII. Contact** East China Normal University International Student Office Sun Xiaoqian Address: Room 253, Physics Building,3663 North Zhongshan Road, Shanghai (200062) Telephone: 62232013; email:[xqsun@gec.ecnu.edu.cn](mailto:yyin@ied.ecnu.edu.cn) [source link target differs from displayed address]

Requirements & documents

Application Requirementswill be canceled. [Source starts mid-sentence] 5. Recipients unable to register must notify the host in writing15 days before registration, stating reasons; unexcused nonattendance cancels eligibility. 6. Failed entry medical examination, withdrawal or suspension cancels eligibility. **VII. Contact** East China Normal University International Student Office Sun Xiaoqian Address: Room 253, Physics Building,3663 North Zhongshan Road, Shanghai (200062) Telephone: 62232013; email:[xqsun@gec.ecnu.edu.cn](mailto:yyin@ied.ecnu.edu.cn) [source link target differs from displayed address]
GPAExcellent academic performance
Language RequirementsChinese or English results according to the language of instruction
Teaching LanguageEnglish-taught programs are exempt from HSK; TOEFL / IELTS or proof of English-medium instruction is required
Required Materials** 1. Confucius Institute Scholarship Application Form 2. A scan of the passport photograph page. * For applicants under 18, their parents must formally appoint a foreign national or Chinese citizen permanently residing in China as the student’s guardian, and submit notarized documents for the guardian’s guarantee. 3. Scans of HSK and HSKK score reports (valid for two years). Online results are not accepted. * Award winners in the Chinese Bridge semifinal competition held in China may provide their Chinese Bridge award certificate and Confucius Institute Scholarship Certificate. 4. A recommendation letter signed by the head of the recommending institution 5. Certificate of highest educational qualification (or expected graduation certificate) and academic transcripts. * If certificates of expected graduation or enrollment and transcripts are not in Chinese or English, corresponding notarized documents must be provided. Certificates of highest educational qualification and transcripts must be stamped originals; photocopies and color photocopies are not accepted. 6. Personal statement (including background in Chinese language study, study plans and goals for study in China). Write in Chinese or English, print it and add the applicant’s signature. 7. A copy of the Foreigner Physical Examination Record [the source title contains a typographical error]. This standard form is issued by China’s health and quarantine authorities and must be completed in English. Records with missing items, without the applicant’s photograph or a seal across the photograph, or without the signatures and seals of the physician and hospital are invalid. **Mailing Address for Materials:** Recipient office: International Student Office, East China Normal University Recipient: Sun Xiaoqian Address: Room 253, Physics Building,3663 North Zhongshan Road, Shanghai (200062) Telephone: +86-21-62232013 E-mail: [xqsun@gec.ecnu.edu.cn](mailto:yyin@ied.ecnu.edu.cn) [the displayed address and email link differ in the source] **
Sourcehttps://www.campuschina.org/zh/content/details1003_120260.html
Source NotesOfficial CampusChina guide (program code: 120260)

Application dates & process

Review Cycle: Joint review by the China Scholarship Council and host university takes approximately 6–8 weeks

Universities & programs

Universities

East China Normal University

Shanghai · Shanghai

About the university

East China Normal University (ECNU), commonly known as Huadong Shida, is a comprehensive research university located in Shanghai, China. It is directly under the Ministry of Education and is jointly supported by the Ministry and the Shanghai Municipal People's Government. Founded on October 16, 1951, ECNU was established on the original site of Daxia University, incorporating departments from Daxia, Guanghua, St. John's, Fudan, Tongji, and Zhejiang universities. In 1959, it was designated as one of the 16 key national universities by the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China. In 1972, it merged with Shanghai Normal College and Shanghai Institute of Physical Education to form Shanghai Normal University, but regained its original name in 1980. ECNU was included in the national '211 Project' in 1996, the '985 Project' in 2006, and was selected as a Class A institution in the national 'World-Class Universities' initiative in 2017. Notable scholars such as Hu Shi, Li Linsi, Xu Zhimo, and Huang Yanpei have taught at the university. As of October 2024, ECNU has two campuses, Putuo and Minhang, covering a total area of 207 hectares, with a library collection of over 5.388 million volumes. It comprises 4 faculties, 34 schools and departments, 63 undergraduate programs, 36 first-level doctoral programs, 37 first-level master's programs, 3 second-level master's programs, 36 professional master's programs, 8 professional doctoral programs, and 27 postdoctoral research stations. The university has over 4,200 faculty and staff, more than 15,900 undergraduate students, over 4,000 doctoral students, over 17,000 master's students, and over 2,500 international students (including non-degree students). ECNU's predecessor institutions include Daxia University, founded in 1924 after a student exodus from Xiamen University, and Guanghua University, established in 1925 by Chinese faculty and students leaving St. John's University in protest. These institutions merged to form ECNU, which has since evolved into a leading university in China.

Sources & verification

Verification
Partly verified
Verified on
2026-05-10
Last updated
2026-09-24
Source notes
Official CampusChina guide (program code: 120260)

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