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International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship (Southwest University of Science and Technology, 2025 cycle)

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Center for Language Education and Cooperation (CLEC), Ministry of Education🇨🇳 ChinaDeadline: 31 October 2025, 00:00

The CLEC International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship application measures (2025 edition, hosted by SWUST as a receiving institution) fund master's and doctoral students of International Chinese Education, bachelor's TCFL, one-academic-year and one-semester research scholars and four-week study groups. Eligibility: non-Chinese nationals aged 16-35 (in-service teachers to 45; bachelor applicants generally ≤25), in good health, with HSK/HSKK floors by track (doctoral HSK6-200 + advanced HSKK-60; master HSK5-210 + intermediate HSKK-60; bachelor HSK4-210 + intermediate HSKK-60; one-year HSK3-270/HSK4-180 variants). Applications run on chinese.cn from Feb 20, 2025 with rolling student deadlines by intake: Apr 15 (September... see deadlineQuote ladder), final round Oct 31 for the following March intake. The 2025 cycle has closed; kept as history per the dated-cycle convention.

This scholarship is currently closed. Based on its annual cycle, applications are expected to reopen around Oct 2026 — 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 InstitutionSouthwest University of Science and Technology
Host Country🇨🇳 China
Study LevelPhD, Master's, Undergraduate, Short Course
Field of StudyAll fields
Funding TypeFully Funded
ValueTuition, accommodation, living stipend (except four-week scholars) and comprehensive medical insurance covered; online programs fund tuition only. On-campus housing free (double rooms) or housing stipend 700 RMB/mo (1,000 RMB/mo for doctoral); stipend 2,500 RMB/mo (bachelor, one-academic-year/one-semester scholars), 3,000 RMB/mo (MTCSOL master), 3,500 RMB/mo (doctoral); insurance 400 RMB/semester scholar, 800 RMB/yr for one-year-plus, 100 RMB for four-week scholars.
DurationNot specified
Application Deadline31 Oct 2025Reopens ~Oct 2026
Eligible NationalitiesAll nationalities
Application FeeFree
Last Updated23 September 2026
Official Websiteiso.swust.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 citizens aged 16-35 (as of Sep 1, 2025; in-service Chinese teachers up to 45; bachelor-track applicants generally under 25), friendly to China, in good physical and mental health, outstanding in academics and conduct, committed to Chinese-language education; degree-program applicants must re-apply through annual review.

Language Requirements

Not specified

Age & Experience

Not specified

How to Apply

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    From Feb 20, 2025, register and apply on the CLEC scholarship site (http://www.chinese.cn), select SWUST as the receiving institution, submit passport scan, HSK/HSKK reports, recommending-institution letter and academic transcripts; scholars confirmed by CLEC expert review roughly three months before enrollment.

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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