a. non-Chinese citizens;
b. in good physical and mental condition, , with good academic performance and conduct;
c. committed to the Chinese language education and related work;
d. between the ages of 16 and 35 (as of September 1st, 2022).
Applicants currently working as Chinese language teachers shall not be over 45, while undergraduate student applicants shall not be over 25.
e. Non-Chinese citizens who hold a foreign passport and comply with the relevant regulations set by the “Document No. 12 (2020) of Ministry of Education of the PRC" and etc.
f. Chinese language certificate. Provide at least one of the following materials: (a) HSK certificate. (HSK level 5 ≥ 200 scores, with Writing ≥ 60 scores or HSK level 6 ≥180 scores, with Writing ≥ 60 scores); (b) Proof of Chinese native speaker; (c) Application Form for One Year of Chinese Language Courses (only applicable for conditional admission);
g. Applicants who pass the preliminary review should take the “SJTU International Undergraduate Entrance Exam”. The Entrance Exam includes two parts: Written Test and Oral Test.
1). Exam Method: Both Written and Oral tests are online.
Exam Time: Scheduled for March 18-19, 2023(Beijing Time, GMT+8)

1. Application Form

2. Photocopy of valid passport With name, passport number & expiration date, and photo included

3. Passport photo. A recent passport-sized photo of the applicant.

4. Certificate/diploma of highest degree. Graduation certificate in languages other than Chinese or English should be translated into Chinese or English and be certified by notarization

5. Academic transcript of highest degree. Transcripts in languages other than Chinese or English should be translated into Chinese or English and be certified by notarization

6. Foreigner Physical Examination Form

7. HSK 5 certificate or above

8. Recommendation letter issued by the person in charge of the recommending institution (objectively evaluate the applicant and indicate whether he is a student of the Confucius Institute or other status; in-service Chinese teachers must attach the employment certificate and recommendation letter issued by the employment institution.)

Q: If I failed to get the scholarship, is the money refundable?
A: No, because the application process for this scholarship is complicated and hard to deal with. We need a very long time to help you apply it. As a result, it is not refundable.

Q: When can I know the result whether I get the scholarship or not?
A: Generally, the result will come out around mid-February for Spring Intake and aroud May to June for Autumn Intake.

Q: When will I get the admission documents?
A: The admission documents, including Admission Letter, Scholarship Confirmation and Visa Letter, will be delivered to you 1-2 months before the course starts.

Q: Why should I pay the service fee in advance?
A: Scholarship application takes time, effort and resource in both CUCAS and universities, and the process is irreversible. In case of casual applications and attempts, we charge service fee in advance. There is no extra cost or hidden charge.