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International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship (GDUFS, 2026)

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Center for Language Education and Cooperation (CLEC), Ministry of Education🇨🇳 ChinaDeadline: Deadline not published

GDUFS hosts the CLEC International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship under its 2026 application measures: a 4-year-funded Chinese-taught bachelor's in 汉语国际教育 (September 2026 entry; HSK4 210 + HSKK intermediate 60, video interview, CSCA report with math + liberal-arts Chinese, HSK4≥180 exemption for recent scores, preferential treatment for applicants with a teaching commitment letter) and 11-month one-year research-student tracks in International Chinese Education. Ages 16–35 (in-service Chinese teachers to 45; bachelor applicants generally ≤25). Recommending bodies: Confucius Institutes and classrooms, test centers, overseas universities and Chinese-teaching organizations, Chinese embassies/consulates.

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Scholarship Overview

ProviderCenter for Language Education and Cooperation (CLEC), Ministry of Education
Host Country🇨🇳 China
Study LevelUndergraduate, Non-degree
Field of StudyAll fields
Funding TypeFully Funded + Stipend
ValueCLEC ICFS funding: (1) Chinese-taught bachelor's in 汉语国际教育 (Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages) — September 2026 entry, 4-year funding; (2) one-year research students — 11-month funding (国际中文教育方向 and other tracks per the CLEC measures). Tuition, accommodation, stipend and insurance per the standard CLEC framework; applicants apply via the CLEC international Chinese teachers scholarship system through recommending bodies.
DurationNot specified
Application DeadlineDeadline not publishedDeadline not published
Eligible NationalitiesAll nationalities
Application FeeFree
Last Updated3 November 2026
Official Websiteiie.gdufs.edu.cn

What Does This Scholarship Cover?

Specific benefits are not specified for this scholarship. Check the official provider website for full details.

Who Can Apply?

Nationality

  • Open to all nationalities

Academic Requirements

  • Non-Chinese nationals; friendly to China with no criminal record, abiding by Chinese laws and university rules; in good physical and mental health with excellent academics; aspiring to Chinese-language teaching careers; aged 16–35 as of September 1, 2026 (in-service teachers up to 45; bachelor's applicants generally ≤25). Bachelor track: high-school diploma, HSK4 210 and HSKK intermediate 60, video interview; CSCA (math + liberal-arts Chinese) with exemption if holding a valid HSK4 ≥180 earned within 2 years. One-year research track: HSK3 270 for the International Chinese Education direction.

Language Requirements

Not specified

Age & Experience

Not specified

How to Apply

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    Apply through a recommending body (Confucius Institute/classroom, test center, overseas university Chinese department, Chinese-teaching organization or Chinese embassy/consulate) via the CLEC scholarship system (https://cis.chinese.cn/) for September 2026 entry; GDUFS (Institute for International Education) conducts the video interview and admission review.

Required Documents

Document list not specified. See the official application instructions.

Before You Apply

Always verify the scholarship information on the official provider website. Scholarship deadlines, requirements, funding details, and eligibility can change.

Last Verified: 31 October 2026Last Updated: 3 November 2026Source: Official ProviderVerification Status:
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