A. Chinese Language Teacher Scholarships

a) Scholarship for Master’s Degree in International Chinese Language Education

The program commences in September 2023 and provides scholarship for a maximum of two academic years. The study duration of the master’s Degree in International Chinese Language Education in DUT is three years. Research directions are as follows: (1) Research of Teaching Chinese as a Second Language (2) The Study of Second Language Acquisition (3) Comparative Study of Chinese and Foreign Cultures and Chinese Culture Communication.

As the maximum period of International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship is 2 years, once it is finished, applicants can apply for DUT scholarship. If applicants can pass the review of DUT scholarship, they will be awarded DUT scholarship in the 3rd year.

The applicants shall hold a Bachelor’s degree, and have a minimum score of 210 on the HSK Test (Level 5), a minimum score of 65 on the HSK Test-Writing Part (Level 5) as well as 60 on the HSKK test (Intermediate Level) along with other support materials. Priority will be given to applicants who may provide a work contract with a teaching institution upon completing their studies in China or a proof to the same effect.

b) Scholarship for One-Year Study Program

The program commences in September 2023, and provides scholarship for a maximum of eleven months. International students who have benefited from similar scholarships are not eligible.

1. Chinese Language and Literature

Applicants shall have a minimum score of 180 on the HSK test (Level 4) and 60 on the HSKK test (Intermediate Level).

2. Chinese Language Study

Applicants shall have a minimum score of 210 on the HSK test (Level 3). Priority will be given to applicants who provide an HSKK test score.

c) Scholarship for One-Semester Study Program

The program commences either in September 2023 or March 2024, and the scholarship is provided for a maximum of five months. Applicants holding the X1 or X2 visa are not eligible.

1. Chinese Language and Literature

Applicants shall have a minimum score of 180 on the HSK test (Level 3), and an HSKK test score is required.

d) Scholarship for Four-Week Study

The program commences either in July or December 2023, and the scholarship is provided for a maximum of four weeks. Applicants withholding visas X1 or X2 are not eligible.

For the areas of Chinese Study, Taiji Culture, Chinese Language plus Home-Stay Experience in a Chinese Family, and Special Four-week Program for Confucius Institutes, applicants are required to provide HSK test scores. The program may be organized and applied for by a recommending institution with 10- 15 participants per group. Prior to the trip, a detailed study plan shall be made in consultation with host institutions and such plan shall be submitted to CLEC for approval.

B. Scholarships for Online Programs

a) The Online Program for One-Year Chinese Language Study commences in September or March each year. Under most circumstances, a score of 180 on the HSK test (Level 3) is required, and priority will be given to those who also provide an HSKK test score.

b) The Online Program for One-Semester Chinese Language Study commences in September or March each year. Under most circumstances, an HSK test score (regardless of level or score) is required.

C) Please consult the Host Institution for the eligibility and application for Special Online Study Programs.