Application Guidelines for International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship of Hebei University of Economics and Business in 2025

To meet the growing international demand for Chinese language teachers, facilitate Chinese language education around the world, and support the professional development of Chinese language teachers, the Center for Language Education and Cooperation (CLEC) has established the International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship (hereinafter referred to as the Scholarship) for eligible Chinese languageteachers outside of China.

Confucius Institutes, independent Confucius Classrooms,selected HSK test centers, foreign educational institutions, Chinese language teachertraining programs/Chinese departments at foreign universities,professionalassociations for Chinese language teaching,Chinese embassies (consulates) abroad(hereinafter collectively referred to as Recommending Institutions) may recommend outstanding students and in-service Chinese language teachers to further their studies in international Chinese language education and related programs at Hebei University of Economics and Business(HUEB).

I. ELIGIBILITY

1. Be a Non-Chinese citizen,

2. Be friendly to China, have no criminal record, abide by the laws and regulations of China and the rules and regulations of HUEB.

3.Be in good physical and mental health, be in good academic and behavioral standing,

4. Be interested in Chinese language education and related work,

5. Be aged between 16 and 35 years on September l, 2025. The maximum age limit for in-service Chinese teachers may be extended to 45, but those who apply for ascholarship for a Bachelor's degree shall be younger than 25 under most circumstances.

II. CATEGORIES  AND OUAHIFICATIONS

1.Scholarship for Master's Degree in International Chinese Language Education

The program commences in September 2025, and the scholarship is provided fora maximum of two academic years.

Applicants shall hold a Bachelor's degree. Applicants shall have a minimum score of 210 on the HSK Test (Level 5)and 60 on the HSKK test (Intermediate Level).Priority will be given to applicants who may provide an employment contract with at eaching institution upon completing their studies in China or proof to the same effect.

2.Scholarship for Bachelor's Degree in International Chinese Language Education.

The program commences in September 2025, and the scholarship is provided for a maximum of four academic years. Applicants shall hold a senior high school diploma and have a minimum score of 210 on the HSK Test (Level 4) and 60 on the HSKK test (Intermediate Level).

3.Scholarship for One-Year Study Program

The program commences in September 2025, and the scholarship is provided for a maximum of eleven months.

Applicants of international Chinese language education programs shall have aminimum score of 270 on the HSK test (Level 3), and an HSKK test score is required. Applicants of Chinese language and literature, Chinese history, or Chinese philosophyprograms shall have a minimum score of 180 on the HSK test (Level 4) and 60 on the HSKK test (Intermediate Level). Applicants ofChinese language study programs shallhave a minimum score of 210 on the HSK test (Level 3), and priority will be given toapplicants who provide an HSKK test score.

4.Scholarship for One-Semester Study Program

The program commences either in September 2025 or March 2026, and the scholarship is provided for a maximum of five months. Applicants of international Chinese language education, Chinese language and literature, Chinese history, or Chinese philosophy programs shall have a minimum score of 180 on the HSK test(Level 3), and an HSKK test score is required. Applicants of traditional Chinese medicine or Taiji culture programs are required to provide HSK test scores, and priority will be given to those who also provide an HSKK test score.

1. Scholarship for Four-Week Study Program

   The program commences either in July or December 2025, and the scholarship isprovided for a maximum of four weeks.

   Applicants of Chinese language study, traditional Chinese medicine, Taiii culture, or Chinese language plus homestay with a Chinese family program are required to provide an HSK test score. The program may be organized and applied for by a Recommending Institution with 10-15 participants per group.

   III. COVERAGE

   International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship provides full coverage on tuition fee, accommodation fee, living allowance (four-week study students are excluded) and comprehensive medical insurance expenses.

   IV.APPLICATION PROCEDURES

   Online registration will be available from February 20, 2025 on the International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship website (http://www.chinese.cn). You may search for Recommending Institutions and HUEB, submit application materials online, and track the application process. The successful applicant must confirm with HUEB to go through the procedures of studying in China.and register at HUEB on the designated date as per the Letter of Admission.

   Application Deadlines (Beijing Time)

   1. For programs commencing in July, applicants must complete their applications by April 15.

   2. For programs commencing in September, applicants must complete their applications by May 15.

   3.For programs commencing in December, applicants must complete their applications by September 15.

   4.For programs commencing in March 2026, applicants must complete their applications by October 31.

   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 announced about three months before the program starts.

   APPLICATION PROCEDURES

   Online registration will be available from February 20, 2025 on the International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship website (http://www.chinese.cn). You may search for Recommending Institutions and HUEB, submit application materials online, and track the application process. The successful applicant must confirm with HUEB to go through the procedures of studying in China.and register at HUEB on the designated date as per the Letter of Admission.

   Application Deadlines (Beijing Time)

   1. For programs commencing in July, applicants must complete the irapplications by April 15.

   2. For programs commencing in September, applicants must complete their applications by May 15.

   3.For programs commencing in December, applicants must complete their applications by September 15.

   4.For programs commencing in March 2026, applicants must complete the irapplications by October 31.

   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 announced about three months before the program starts.

   V. POLICIES REGARDING IN-SERVICE CHINESE LANGUAGE TEACHERS AND CHINESE BRIDGE WINNERS

   1. In-Service Chinese Language Teachers

   In-service Chinese language teachers need to provide proof of employment and a letter ofr ecommendation from the employer.

   2. Chinese Bridge Winners

   Applicants who have received the International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship Certificate during Chinese Bridge competitions need to submit their application documents along with their scholarship certificates to the Host Institutions directly at the International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship website. For any further inquiries, please contact chinesebridge@chinese.cn.

   VI. APPLICATION MATERIALS FOR INTERNATIONAL CHINESE LANGUAGE TEACHERS SCHOLARSHIP

   A. For all applicants

   a)A scanned copy of the passport photo page.

   b) A scanned copy of score reports of the HSK/HSKK tests (within the two-year validity).

   c)A reference letter by the head of the Recommending Institution.

   B. For degree program applicants

   d)A certificate of the highest diploma (or proof of expected graduation) and anofficial transeript,

   e)Applicants of the Scholarship for a Doctor's Degree in International Chinese Language Education are required to provide two reference letters from professors or associate professors or experts with equivalent professional titles in relevant fields and a 3,000-word personal statement written in Chinese (including knowledge of the intended area of study and research proposal). Priority will be given to applicants who may provide an employment contract with a teaching institution upon completing their studies in China or proof to the same effect.

   f) Applicants of the Scholarship for a Master's Degree in International Chinese Language Education are required to provide two reference letters from professors or associate professors, Priority will be given to applicants who may provide an employment contract with a teaching institution upon completing their studies in China.

   C. In-service Chinese language teachers shall provide proof of employment and a reference letter from the employer.

   D. Applicants under 18 shall provide certified documents of designation signed by their entrusted legal guardians in China.

   VII. MISCELLANEOUS

   1. In principle, applicants who have reccived a similar scholarship within three years are not cligible for the One-Semester Study Program or One-Year Study Program.

   2. Please contact the Host Institutions for curriculum and course listings.

   3. Applicants shall be familiar with the admission criteria and application deadlines of the Host Institutions and submit necessary documents accordingly.

   4. Degree students are subject to the annual assessment according to the Annual Assessment Procedures of the International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship.

   5. Please contact theInternational Education School of HUEB for enrollment matters.

   6. Students who fail to pass the pre-enrollment medical examination, withdraw from school before completing the program, fail to register at the university withoutprior permission, or suspend their studies will be disqualified for the scholarship.

   VIII.Contact Information

   Address: International Education School, Hebei University of Economics and Business, 47 Xuefu Road, Xinhua District, Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, China

   Postal Code: 050061

   Contact Person: Ms. Ji

   Tel.: +86-311-87656878

   Email: admission11832@163.com

Website: https://ies.hueb.edu.cn/