Confucius Institute Scholarship at Shandong University
The Confucius Institute Scholarship at Shandong University is funded by the Confucius Institute Headquarters / Hanban for non-Chinese nationals aged 16–35 (or up to 45 for in-service teachers), with undergraduate applicants required to be under 20. It covers tuition, accommodation, health insurance, and a monthly living allowance. Applicants must meet minimum HSK and HSKK language proficiency requirements.
Provider
University scholarship
Language
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Deadline
Open
Overview
The scholarship supports non-Chinese nationals studying Chinese language and culture at Shandong University, administered by the Confucius Institute Headquarters / Hanban. It targets students, scholars, and Chinese language teachers, with emphasis on training qualified Chinese language educators.
Coverage/Benefits
The scholarship covers tuition, on-campus accommodation (typically double rooms), comprehensive medical insurance (RMB 800/person/year), and a monthly living allowance of RMB 2500 for one-year and one-semester trainees. Living allowance payments are prorated based on registration date and suspended during absences exceeding 15 days or for disciplinary reasons.
Eligibility
Applicants must be non-Chinese nationals, in good health, and aged 16–35 (or up to 45 for in-service Chinese language teachers); undergraduate applicants must be under 20. Language requirements vary by category: one-semester trainees require at least HSK Level 2 (140 points) and HSKK Elementary (50 points); one-year trainees require at least HSK Level 3 (200 points) and HSKK Elementary (60 points).
Application
Applicants must register and submit materials via the Confucius Institute Scholarship website (cis.chinese.cn), including passport copy, HSK/HSKK score reports, notarised academic records, letter of recommendation, and legal guardianship documents for those under 18. Winners confirm admission with Shandong University and complete enrolment procedures per the acceptance letter.
Contact
Admission Office of International College, Shandong University. Further contact details are not specified in the source.
Eligibility
age limit
degree levels
language requirements