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International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship (Lanzhou University, 2026)

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Center for Language Education and Cooperation (CLEC), Ministry of Education🇨🇳 ChinaDeadline: 31 October 2026, 00:00

Lanzhou University's 2026 International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship (CLEC) application measures cover MTCSOL master's (2 years; HSK5 210 + HSKKK intermediate 60), TCFL bachelor's (4 years; HSK4 210 + HSKKK 60), one-year and one-semester research tracks (Chinese education, Chinese literature/history/philosophy, TCM and Taiji culture), and four-week study groups, plus the LZU-CLEC cooperative quota of 180 seats (20 master, 80 bachelor, 80 one-year trainees). Rolling deadlines: April 15 (July entry), May 15 (September entry), September 15 (December entry) and October 31, 2026 for March 2027 entry — the final window is still open. Apply via cis.chinese.cn and the LZU system.

This scholarship is currently closed. Based on its annual cycle, applications are expected to reopen around Oct 2027 — the exact date is set when the provider publishes the next cycle. Check the provider website for the next cycle, or see similar open opportunities below.

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Scholarship Overview

ProviderCenter for Language Education and Cooperation (CLEC), Ministry of Education
Host InstitutionLanzhou University
Host Country🇨🇳 China
Study LevelUndergraduate, Master's, Short Course
Field of StudyAll fields
Funding TypeFully Funded
ValueTuition, on-campus housing, living stipend (except four-week scholars) and comprehensive medical insurance covered; students self-pay third-party liability insurance (100 RMB/semester, 200 RMB/year). LZU cooperative-quota seats: MTCSOL master 20, TCFL bachelor 80, one-year Chinese-language training 80.
DurationNot specified
Application Deadline31 Oct 2026Reopens ~Oct 2027
Eligible NationalitiesAll nationalities
Application FeeFree
Last Updated4 November 2026
Official Websitesice.lzu.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, in good health, aged 16-35 as of September 1, 2026 (in-service Chinese teachers up to 45; bachelor applicants generally under 25) and committed to Chinese-language teaching careers, meeting the HSK/HSKK thresholds per category (e.g. MTCSOL: HSK5 210 + HSKKK intermediate 60; TCFL bachelor: HSK4 210 + HSKKK 60; literature/history/philosophy one-year track: HSK4 180 + HSKKK intermediate 60).

Language Requirements

Not specified

Age & Experience

Not specified

How to Apply

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    From March 1, 2026 register and apply on the CLEC portal (http://cis.chinese.cn/account/login, choosing the International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship or the cooperative-scholarship checkbox) and the LZU online system (https://lzu.at0086.cn/StuApplication/Login.aspx), uploading passport photo page, HSK/HSKK reports (2-year validity), recommending-body letter, notarized diploma and transcripts, two associate-professor recommendation letters for MTCSOL, physical examination form and, for minors, a guardianship letter. CLEC expert review concludes about 3 months before entry.

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.

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