Application Guide for 2026 International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship for Bachelor's Degree and Language Study

I. Eligibility

a) Be a Non-Chinese citizen;

b) Be friendly to China, have no criminal record, abide by the laws and regulations of China and the rules and regulations of the Host Institution; 

c) Be in good physical and mental health, be in good academic and behavioral standing;

d) Be interested in Chinese language education and related work; and

e) Be aged between 16 and 35 years on September 1, 2026. The maximum age limit for in-service Chinese teachers may be extended to 45, but those who apply for a scholarship for a Bachelor’s degree shall be younger than 25 under most circumstances. 

II. CHINESE LANGUAGE TEACHER SCHOLARSHIPS AND QUALIFICATIONS

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Chinese Language and Literature (International Chinese Language Education)

The program commences in September 2026, and the scholarship is provided for a maximum of four academic years.

Applicants shall hold a senior high school diploma and have a minimum Chinese proficiency level of 210 on the HSK Test (Level 4) and 60 on the HSKK test (Intermediate Level). Pass our university’s skype interview. Preference will be given to applicants who provide a work agreement or relevant documentation from the institution they intend to teach after graduation.

When registering, a CSCA score report must be submitted. The required subjects are mathematics and liberal arts Chinese. Applicants who submit valid HSK Level 4 scores of 180 or above (inclusive) within 2 years from the test date may be exempted from the liberal arts Chinese examination. 

2. Scholarship for One-Year Study Program

The program commences in September 2026, and the scholarship is provided for a maximum of eleven months.

2.1 International Chinese Language Education

Applicants shall have a minimum Chinese proficiency level of 270 on the HSK test (Level 3), and an HSKK test score is required. Pass our university’s phone interview.

2.2 Chinese Language and Literature Program

Applicants shall have a minimum Chinese proficiency level of 180 on the HSK test (Level 4) and 60 on the HSKK test (Intermediate Level). Pass our university’s phone interview. 

2.3 Chinese Language Study Program

Applicants shall have a minimum Chinese proficiency level of 210 on the HSK test (Level 3), and priority will be given to applicants who provide an HSKK test score. Pass our university’s phone interview.

3. Scholarship for One-Semester Study Program (International Chinese language education program and Chinese language and literature program)

The program commences either in September 2026 or March 2027, and the scholarship is provided for a maximum of five months. Applicants shall have a minimum Chinese proficiency level of 180 on the HSK test (Level 3), and an HSKK test score is required. Pass our university’s phone interview.

4. Scholarship for Four-Week Study Program (Chinese Language Study)

The program commences in July 2026 or December 2026, and the scholarship is provided for a maximum of four weeks.

The program may be organized and applied for by a Recommending Institution with 10-15 participants per group. Before the trip, a detailed study plan shall be made in consultation with the Host Institution(s) and such plan shall be submitted to CLEC for review and approval. 

Guangdong Government Outstanding Foreign Student Scholarship

The relevant information is as follows:

1. Eligibilities: Non-Chinese citizen degree students in GDUFS and those intend to pursue degreein GDUFS.

2. Requirements:

(1) Abide by Chinese law, regulations as wellas university and school rules;

(2) Good performance in both study and moralities,with a high attendance rate, obtaining a good grade in every required course;

(3) Have not obtained any other scholarships inthe same year.

3. Scholarship:

(1) Bachelor degree student: RMB 10000/person

(2) Master degree student: RMB 20000/ person

(3) Doctoral degree student: RMB30000/person

Scholarships for International Students at GDUFS

A. Excellent New Degree Student Scholarships

Scholarship description:

This scholarship is offered to attract more good quality international students to pursue Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctor’s degree programs in GDUFS. (Applicants with government scholarships are not eligible).

Scholarship coverage and criteria:

Full scholarship: Tuition for the first academic year is exempted.

Partial scholarship: 50% of the tuition for the first academic year is exempted.

Qualifications required:

(1) Abide by Chinese law, regulations as well as University and school rules.

(2) Be excellent in both learning and character; well-behaved person in original school.

(3) HSK score and TOFEL scores meet the admission requirements of specific majors.

(4) Other traits that show excellent performance.

(5) Must have not obtained for any other scholarships offered by the Chinese government.

How to apply?

(1) Qualified applicants should submit “Scholarship Application Forms”, registration materials and recommendation letter (written by president or head teacher of the original high school) to the Institute of International Education (IIE) between May 1^stto July30^theach year;

(2) “Scholarship Application Forms” can be downloaded from the IIE website.

(3) Evaluations will be made by GDUFS and all final results will be announced before the end of August. 

B. Excellent Keep-on-study Degree Students Scholarships

Scholarship description:

This scholarship is offered to encourage excellent international students pursuing Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctor’s Degree programs in GDUFS. (Applicants with government scholarships are not eligible).

Scholarship coverage and criteria:

Full scholarship: Tuition for the first academic year is exempted.

Partial scholarship: 50% of the tuition for the first academic year is exempted. 

Qualifications required:

(1) Abide by Chinese law, regulations as well as University and school rules.

(2) Satisfy all requirements for academic credits for the previous academic year and have an average passing score of at least 90,

single subject score passing 80 and comprehensive score placing the student among the top 30% for all degree students.

(3) Average attendance rate is not less than 90%.

(4) Must have not accepted any other scholarships offered by Chinese government.

(5) Applicants with additional excellent performance will be given priority.

How to apply?

(1) Qualified applicants should submit “Scholarship Application Form” and transcript for the previous year to the IIE office between July 1^stto July30^th. Failure to apply for it before the deadline will be regarded as declining the opportunity.

(2) “Scholarship Application Form” can be downloaded from the IIE website, the column entitled “Reasons to recommend”

should be used as the form for an overall evaluation written by a teacher or a tutor.

(3) Evaluations will be made by GDUFS and all final results will be announced before the end of August. 

C. Excellent New Language Student Scholarships

Scholarship description:

This scholarship is offered to attract excellent new language students to study Chinese at IIE (Students with government scholarships

are not eligible).

Scholarship coverage and criteria:

Full scholarship: Tuition for the first semester is exempted.

Partial scholarship: 50% of the tuition for the first semester is exempted.

Qualifications required:

(1) Abide by Chinese law, regulations as well as university and school rules.

(2) Be excellent in both learning and character; well-behaved person in original school.

(3) Length of study planned is more than one year.

(4) Have not obtained any other scholarships offered by the Chinese government.

(5) Applicants with additional excellent performance will be given priority.

How to apply?

(1) Qualified applicants should submit all “Scholarship Application Form”, registration materials and recommendation letter

(written by president or head teacher of the original high school) to the IIE office between May 1^stand July30^thevery year;

(2) “Scholarship Application Forms” can be downloaded from the IIE website;

(3) Evaluations will be made by GDUFS and all final results will be announced before the end of August. 

D. Excellent Keep-on-study Language Student Scholarships

Scholarship description:

This scholarship is offered to encourage well-performing students to continue their language study programs (Students with government scholarships are not eligible).

Scholarship coverage and criteria:

Full scholarship: Tuition for the first semester is exempted.

Partial scholarship: 50% of the tuition for the first semester is exempted.

Qualifications required:

(1) Abide by Chinese law, regulations as well as university and school rules;

(2) Have completed at least one-year of study and demonstrated plans to continue study at IIE for at least one additional semester;

(3) Previous studies well done for all subjects in the previous semester, achieving a final score standing among the top 30% of

students in the class;

(4) Average attendance rate must be more than 90%;

(5) Must have not obtained any other scholarships offered by Chinese government;

(6) Applicants with additional excellent performance will be given priority.

How to apply?

(1) Qualified applicants should submit scholarship application documents (“Scholarship Application Form” and transcripts for the

previous academic year) to the IIE office between July 1^stto July30^th. Failure to apply for the scholarship before the deadline

will be regarded as declining the opportunity;

(2) Scholarship application documents can be downloaded from the IIE website. The column entitled “Reasons to recommend”

should be used as the form for an overall evaluation written by a teacher or a tutor.

(3) Evaluations will be made by GDUFS and all final results will be announced before the end of August.