Application Guide for the 2022 International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship, Sun Yat-sen University
Postdate：2022-02-22
In accordance with the 2022 Application Guide for International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship published by the Center for Language Education and Cooperation of the Ministry of Education and the actual conditions of SYSU, this guide is formulated as follows.
I. Introduction
For the purpose of training qualified International Chinese language teachers and facilitating Chinese language education in other countries, the Center for Language Education and Cooperation of the Ministry of Education will continue with the International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship (it is shorted for CIS). Confucius Institutes, independently operated Confucius Classrooms, certain HSK test centers, Chinese language (education) departments of foreign universities, professional associations for Chinese language instruction of other countries, Chinese embassies (consulates) abroad (collectively “recommending institutions”) may recommend outstanding students and currently-employed Chinese language teachers to pursue Master’s Degree in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages (it is shorted for MTCSOL) at SYSU. The program commences in September 2022 and provides scholarships for a maximum of two academic years.
Ⅱ. Eligibility
1. Applicants should be non-Chinese citizens, with good physical and mental health, excellent academic performance, and aspiring to engage in Chinese Language education, teaching and other related work.
2. Applicants should be aged between 18 to 35 (as of September 1st, 2022). Applicants currently working as Chinese language teachers shall not be over 45 years old.
3. Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree.
4. Applicants should have an HSK (level V) certificate (with 210 points or above) and as well as an HSKK (Intermediate) certificate (with 60 points or above).
5. Priority will be given to applicants who provide a work contract with a prospective teaching institution upon completing their studies in China or a proof to the same effect.
Ⅲ. Scholarship Coverage and Standards
The scholarship provides full coverage on tuition fee, accommodation fee, living allowance and comprehensive medical insurance expenses.
1. Tuition fee is under the overall planning and utilization for SYSU to provide teaching and management of scholarship students, organize cultural and social activities, as well as Chinese language proficiency tests. Tuition fee does not cover the textbook expenses and tourist tickets.
2. Accommodation fee is under the overall planning and utilization for SYSU to provide students with in-campus apartments (usually double rooms). Students may also live off campus upon application and getting permission from the university. Those who live off campus are entitled to accommodation allowance of 700 RMB per person/month paid on a month/quarterly basis from SYSU.
3. Living allowance is granted by SYSU on a monthly basis. For MTCSOL students, the monthly allowance is 3,000 RMB per person. Scholarship recipients are required to complete enrollment procedures for every semester within the stipulated period; otherwise, their scholarships may be cancelled. Students who are enrolled before the 15th (or on the 15th) of the month are entitled to the full allowance of that month while those enrolled after the 15th of that month are only entitled to half of the amount. During the study period, for any student who is absent from China due to personal reasons for more than 15 days (excluding winter and summer holidays), the allowance during absence will be suspended. For students who suspend study or drop out of school for personal reasons, or who are given disciplinary punishment by SYSU, allowances will be terminated on the date of such suspension, dropping out or the announcement of the decision of such punishment. The living allowance for the month of graduation will be granted half a month after the date of graduation or expiration day of the study confirmed by SYSU.
4. Comprehensive medical insurance is in accordance with relevant regulations for studying in China stipulated by the Ministry of Education of China. Insurance premium per person is 800 RMB per academic year.
Ⅳ. Application Procedures
1. Online application in the CIS Application System. From March 1st to May 15th, 2022, applicants can log onto the International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship application website (http://cis.chinese.cn) to apply for CIS. After logging in, applicants should (1) search recommending institutions and SYSU, (2) submit application materials online, (3) keep their phone or mobile open and check their email and application system regularly, (4) follow the application progress, review comments and scholarship review results. Scholarship recipients should confirm with SYSU to go through the paperwork for studying in China, and print the scholarship award certificate online.
2. Online application in the SYSU system. From March 1st to May 15th, 2022, applicants are required to visit SYSU Office of International Students’ Affairs (http://iso.sysu.edu.cn) for online application. Please choose “APPLY ONLINE” accordingly, register and log in. Applicants should then select a project: 2022 International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship. Fill in relevant information correctly and completely, and upload the application materials.
V. Application Materials
(1) Valid ordinary passport (Applicants staying in China at the time of application should provide the scanned copy of passport pages with the Chinese visa or residence permit page and entry seal. If the applicant was a Chinese citizen and later acquired foreign citizenship, he/she must also provide a certificate of cancellation of household registration, a certificate of giving up Chinese citizenship, or an official document certifying that he/she has no Chinese citizenship issued by the Chinese diplomatic representation and consular authorities)
(2) Bachelor’s degree certificate (Fresh graduates can first provide a pre-graduation certificate from their current school. Applicants who graduated from institutions outside of the Chinese mainland must hold a bachelor’s degree from an institution recognized by the Chinese Ministry of Education)
(3) Complete transcripts of undergraduate studies
(4) Language proficiency certificate (a certificate of Chinese language proficiency HSK V 210 scores above and HSKK results within two years of validity)
(5) Two Letters of recommendation signed by professors or associate professors in Chinese or English (with their signatures, title information, and contact information of the recommenders). Recommendation Letter from recommending institutions；Currently-employed Chinese language teachers should submit Currently Working Certificates as Chinese language teachers and Recommendation Letter from working institutions.
(7) Plan of study and research in China (including personal academic background and the research plan during the graduate study)
(8) Physical examination and blood test results (see Annex 1 for templates. The results should be in English or Chinese, stamped with the hospital’s official seal and issued no more than six months ago: From Nov 1st 2021).
(9) Certificate of Non-Criminal Record (please consult local relevant authorities for issuing a stamped version of official and valid documents)
(10) International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship application form (Applicants should fill in the scholarship application form as required, sign, scan and upload)
(11) Supporting documents (award certificates or proof of experience)
(12) Commitment letter (see Annex 2 for the template). Applicants should pledge that the application information is true, legal and valid. (Please print and sign before uploading)
(13) Personal Information Form (automatically generated by the International Student Management System and uploaded after printing and signing)
Note: Application documents must be the original ones in Chinese or English. If the documents are in other languages, the original documents and notarized Chinese or English translation of the documents must be attached. Please make sure that the applicant’s email address, WeChat number and contact phone number filled in on the system are accurate. We will send a notice of supplementary documents by email (emails will be sent by admissions@mail.sysu.edu.cn). Applicants are responsible for unsuccessful applications caused by failure to submit supplementary documents in time, notarized certificates not meeting the requirements or incorrect contact information.
Ⅵ. Application Time
March 1st to May 15th, 2022
Ⅶ. Policy on Chinese Bridge Award Recipients
Chinese Bridge award recipients who have been awarded the 2022 International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship Certificate should log onto the International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship website (http://cis.chinese.cn) and submit application materials to SYSU upon presentation of their scholarship certificates.
For further inquiry, please send email to chinesebridge@chinese.cn.
Ⅷ. Others
1. Admitted students are required to participate in the annual review. For details, please refer to the Methods for the Annual Review of International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship. Those who fail to pass the annual review will be suspended or disqualified from the scholarship.
2. Admitted students must complete the registration procedures according to the registration date and location required in the Admission Letter. Those who fail to register on time and to pass the physical examination for enrollment, drop out or suspend their studies from university midway will be deprived of their scholarship.
Office of International Students’ Affairs, Admissions Office of Education administration, Sun Yat-sen University
Website: http://iso.sysu.edu.cn
Online Application Website: https://apply.sysu.edu.cn/login
Email：admissions@mail.sysu.edu.cn
Enquiry Tel: 0086（20）84110819
Supervision Department Tel: 0086（20）84115582
Fax: 0086（20）84115621
Address: Office of International Students’ Affairs, Admissions Office of Education administration, Sun Yat-sen University, 135 Xingangxi Road, Guangzhou, P.R.China
Zip code: 510275