International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship (Confucius Institute Scholarship)
A CLEC scholarship for non-Chinese citizens to study the Chinese language in China for one semester or one year, with tuition, housing and a monthly allowance.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Exchange, Training
Destination
China
Funding
Full tuition, on-campus accommodation, a living allowance of 2,500 RMB per month, and medical insurance of 400 RMB (one semester) or 800 RMB per year.
Eligible applicants
Non-Chinese citizens aged 16-35 committed to Chinese language education
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Overview
International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship (Confucius Institute Scholarship) is offered by Center for Language Education and Cooperation (CLEC), via host universities in China for Exchange, Training study in China. Details were checked against the provider’s official page on October 13, 2026.
Application checklist
What you’ll need
The confirmed essentials for this application. Always check the official source before applying.
- Age16-35 as of 1 September 2026; up to 45 for in-service Chinese language teachers.
- Passport photo pageRequired
- HSK and HSKK score reportsRequired
- Reference letter from recommending institutionRequired
- Physical examination recordRequired
- Highest graduation certificateRequired
- Official transcriptRequired
- Non-criminal recordRequired
What this scholarship covers
Tuition fees
Included
On-campus accommodation
Included
Living allowance (2,500 RMB/month)
Included
Medical insurance
Included
Full tuition, on-campus accommodation, a living allowance of 2,500 RMB per month, and medical insurance of 400 RMB (one semester) or 800 RMB per year. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Checked against the official criteria on October 13, 2026
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
No
Scholarship scope
Government scholarship
Last eligibility check
October 13, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Non-Chinese citizens.
- International eligibility
- Applicants register on the CLEC scholarship website, choose a recommending institution and a host university, then apply to the host (this page is Central South University's guide).
Academic requirements
- Academic recordRequired
- Highest graduation certificate and transcript required.
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- China
Official eligibility summary
Non-Chinese citizens aged 16 to 35 on 1 September 2026 (up to 45 for in-service Chinese language teachers), in good health with no criminal record and committed to Chinese language education or related work. The one-year programme needs HSK 3 of at least 210; the one-semester programme needs HSK 3 of at least 180 plus an HSKK score. People who received a similar scholarship in the past three years are generally not eligible.
Applicant profile
- Non-Chinese citizens aged 16-35 committed to Chinese language education
Study route
- Exchange, Training study in China
Current-cycle criteria
- Non-Chinese citizens aged 16 to 35 on 1 September 2026 (up to 45 for in-service Chinese language teachers), in good health with no criminal record and committed to Chinese language education or related work. The one-year programme needs HSK 3 of at least 210; the one-semester programme needs HSK 3 of at least 180 plus an HSKK score. People who received a similar scholarship in the past three years are generally not eligible.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
The required documents are summarized above. Confirm the final checklist with the official provider before you apply.
How to apply
- 1
From 1 March register on the scholarship website and choose a recommending institution and the host university
- 2
Register on the host university's international student system and select the scholarship
- 3
Pass the online preliminary review and pay the application fee within two weeks
- 4
Check the result in the system
Application timeline
Application cycle
One-year programme starts September 2026 (up to 11 months); one-semester programme starts September 2026 or March 2027 (up to 5 months). For a March 2027 start, applicants finish by 31 October; for September starts by 15 May.
The listed deadline is October 31, 2026. Confirm it on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
Center for Language Education and Cooperation (CLEC), via host universities in China
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 13, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
The listed deadline is October 31, 2026. Confirm that it remains current on the official provider page.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.