Do you have a strong interest in Chinese culture and language? Do you have aspirations of working overseas and earning a certification as a Chinese language instructor? Your lucky ticket is the International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship 2025, and guess what? It has all the funding!
This fellowship, which is provided by the Centre for Language Education and Cooperation (CLEC), helps foreign students and pre-service teachers who wish to study Chinese or get teaching degrees in China. Zhejiang University of Technology (ZJUT) is accepting applications for the September 2025 intake if that describes you. Now is the time to apply!
Sponsorship Package of ZJUT Scholarship
Full tuition fee coverage, free on-campus housing (or a living allowance of RMB 700/month if permitted to live off-campus), a monthly living stipend of RMB 3,000 for Master’s students and RMB 2,500 for students enrolled in one-year and one-semester programs, and comprehensive health insurance are all benefits that will be provided to selected students. For programs longer than a year, the annual insurance premium is RMB 800; for students enrolled for a single semester, it is RMB 400.
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Who Can Apply?
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Citizenship & Age Requirement
- Must be a non-Chinese citizen.
- Aged between 16 and 35 years old.
- If applying as an in-service Chinese language teacher, the age limit extends to 45 years.
- Health & Legal Requirements
- Must be in good health.
- Must have a clean academic and legal record.
- Academic Interest
- Must have a genuine interest in Chinese language education.
- Respect for Laws & Regulations
- Must respect Chinese laws and follow school regulations.
Application Link:
Application Deadline
Applicants must complete the following steps by the given deadlines:
- Zhejiang University of Technology (ZJUT) Portal Application:
- Deadline: May 5, 2025
- Final Submission via the Official CIS Website:
- Deadline: May 15, 2025
Conclusion
Aspiring educators have a fantastic opportunity to study in China with full financial support through the International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship 2025. Don’t pass up this opportunity if you want to learn Chinese and become a qualified Chinese language instructor. Make sure you fulfil all the prerequisites and submit your application prior to the due dates!
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does the scholarship cover?
Full tuition fees
Free on-campus housing (or a living allowance of RMB 700/month if living off-campus)
Monthly stipend: RMB 3,000 (Master’s) / RMB 2,500 (one-year & one-semester programs)
Comprehensive health insurance -
How can I apply?
Candidates must submit applications through Zhejiang University of Technology’s portal and finalize their submission via the official CIS website before the deadlines.
