Nankai University
2017 Confucius Institute Scholarship
I. Category & Eligibility
The scholarship is only open to applicants who have
a non-Chinese citizenship and who are between 16 and 35 years old (Applicants
who are currently working in a Chinese language teaching position shall not
exceed the age of 45). The eligibilities are as follows:
1. Scholarship for Master’s Degree in Teaching
Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages (MTCSOL) Students (2 Academic
Years) a) Applicant should have a
bachelor’s degree or its equivalent b) Full scholarship requirements minimum
score of 210 on HSK Test (Level 5), and a minimum score of 60 in HSKK Test
(Intermediate Level); Partial scholarship requirements minimum score of 180 on
HSK Test (Level 5), and a minimum score of 60 in HSKK Test c) Applicant who is
able to provide the employment agreement or certification upon finishing the
study from designated working institutions is preferred 2. Scholarship for One-Academic-Year Study
Students (11 Months) a) Application is open to overseas Chinese language
teachers and Chinese language related major students b) A minimum score of 270
in HSK Test (Level 3) and a HSKK Test Score Report c) This scholarship will
prepare students to take the HSK Test (Level 5) and pass with a minimum score
of 180. Upon finishing the One-Academic-Year, students who pass the HSK Test
(Level 5) are eligible to apply for a Master’s Degree in Teaching Chinese
Scholarship d) Students already studying in China from January 1, 2017 are not
eligible for this Scholarship
3. Scholarship for One-Semester Study Students (5
Months) a) Application is open to Confucius Institute (Classroom) students,
overseas Chinese language teachers, and Chinese language related major students
b) A minimum score of 210 in HSK Test (Level 3) and a HSKK Test Score
Report c) No prior experience of
studying in China
II. Scholarship Coverage and Criteria
The Confucius Institute Full Scholarship covers
tuition fee, accommodation fee, living allowance and comprehensive medical
insurance. Partial scholarships covers tuition fee, accommodation fee and
comprehensive medical insurance.
Living allowance criteria per person: MTCSOL: RMB 3,000 per month One-Year or One-Semester
Study: RMB 2,500 per month
MTCSOL students are subject to annual academic
performance review. Only those who achieve outstanding marks in academics and
Chinese language proficiency are entitled to a full scholarship for the
following year; those who achieve average academic records are entitled to
partial scholarships (Without living allowance); the others will not be
entitled to scholarship any longer. The One-Academic-Year Study and
One-Semester Study are required to attend Chinese language proficiency test
before graduation. Test fees are reimbursed by Nankai University.
During the study, for any students who is absent
from China of personal reasons for more than 15 days (excluding legal
holidays), the allowance will be suspended during absence. Allowance will be
terminated in case of schooling suspension or dropping out for personal
reasons.
III. Enrollment and Deadline
2017 Fall Semester: Application: March 1 to June 2,
2017 Enrollment: September, 2017
2018 Spring Semester: Application: September 1 to
November 30, 2017 Enrollment: March, 2018
IV. Admission Procedure 1. For application, please
log on to the Confucius Institute Scholarships website (http://cis.chinese.cn)
to register, complete the Confucius Institute Scholarships Application Form
online, and upload the scanned copies of relevant supporting documents as
listed below: a) A scanned copy of the passport photo page (Applicants under
the age of 18 shall submit relevant documents of entrusted legal guardians in
China) b) Score reports of the HSK and
HSKK (valid for two years) c) Certification of the highest education diploma
(or proof of expected graduation), and an official transcript d) Recommendation
letter signed by the head of the recommending institutions (Chinese language
teachers shall submit an employment verification letter and a reference letter
provided by the institutes they work for) e) Two reference letters from
professors or associate professors (MTCSOL Students) f) An employment agreement
or certification upon finishing the study from designated working institutions
(if possible)
2. Applicants are selected and recommended by
Recommending Institutes which should be Confucius Institutes (Independent
Confucius Classrooms), Chinese language testing centers, educational and
cultural sections of Chinese embassy and consulate. If you need to be
recommended by Nankai University, please contact Ms Ren (任老师) at
hyrenxq@nankai.edu.cn.
3. Meanwhile, please register on Nankai University
admission website (http://nankai.17gz.org), complete the online application for
international students of NKU.
4. Hanban and NKU will conduct an overall assessment
of all applications and admit applicants on the basis of competitive selection.
Normally, the admission results will be announced in July.
5. Nankai University will post Letter of Admission,
Visa Application Form for Foreigners to Study in China (JW202 Form) and other
relevant documents to the recommending institutions or applicants.
V. Contact Information Ms. Li Zhishan (李智善)
International Students Section Office of the International Academic Exchanges
Nankai University A201 Aida Building, 94 Weijing Road, Tianjin, P.R.China 300071
Tel (Office): +86-22-23508686/8825 Fax: +86-22-23509646 Email:nankaicis@163.com
Website:http://study.nankai.edu.cn