The International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship is established by the Center for Language Exchange and Cooperation of the Ministry of Education (hereinafter referred to as the Center) to meet the growing demand of the international community for Chinese language education talents and promote the growth of international Chinese education talents, with the focus on training qualified overseas Chinese teachers. Honghe University sincerely invites overseas outstanding students and in-service Chinese teachers to study and engage in advanced studies in Honghe University. The application methods are as follows:

I. Subsidizing object

1. Non-China citizens;

2. Being friendly to China, having no criminal record, and abiding by the laws and regulations of the Chinese government and the rules and regulations of the school;

3. Having good physical and mental health and excellent academic performance;

4. Aspiring to engage in Chinese education, teaching and related work;

5. Undergraduate scholarship applicants should be 18-25 years old; trainee scholarship applicants should be 18-35 years old; in-service Chinese teachers should be no more than 45 years old. The deadline of age calculation is September 1, 2025 in a united manner.

II. Scholarship types and application conditions

(I) Undergraduate students majoring in Chinese international education

The applicant registers in September 2025, and has a subsidizing period of 4 years.

The applicant has a high school education, and a score of Chinese Proficiency Test reaching 210 points in HSK (Band Four) and 60 points in HSKK (Intermediate).

(II) One-academic year trainee

The applicant registers in September 2024, and has a subsidizing period of 11 months. In principle, applicants who have enjoyed similar scholarships within 3 years will not be admitted.

1. The applicant majors in Chinese International Education, with a score of Chinese Proficiency Test reaching 270 points in HSK (Band Three) and a HSKK score.

2.The applicant majors in Chinese Language and Literature or Chinese History, with a score of Chinese Prificiency Test reaching 180 points in HSK (Band Four) and 60 points in HSKK (Intermediate).

3. The applicant majors in Chinese Language Study, with a score of Chinese Proficiency Test reaching 210 points in HSK (Band Three). Those who provide HSKK score are preferred.

(III) One-semester trainee

The applicant registers in September 2025 or March 2026, and has a subsidizing period of 5 months. In principle, applicants who have enjoyed similar scholarships within 3 years will not be admitted.

1. The applicant majors in Chinese International Education, Chinese Language and Chinese History, with a score of Chinese Proficiency Test reaching 180 points in HSK (Band Three) and a HSKK score.

2.The applicant majors in Taichi Culture, with a HSK score. Those who provide HSKK score are preferred.

III. Contents of scholarship

1.Coverage: tuition, accommodation expenses, living expenses and comprehensive medical insurance.

2.Living expenses standard: the standard for undergraduates, one-year and one-semester trainees is RMB 2500/month.

IV. Application process

1. Applicants should log in to the International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship section on the website of the Center for Language Education and Cooperation (http://www.chinese.cn) to query the recommended institutions. Select "Honghe University" as the receiving institution. Submit the application materials online and pay attention to the application process, review comments and the results of the scholarship assessment.

Note: hotmail(QQmail), 163mail and 126mail are recommended for the email address in "Basic Information". Gmail and Yahoomail are not recommended.

2.Honghe University will review the admission qualifications of applicants and recommend scholarship candidates to the Center for Language Education and Cooperation on a competitive basis;

3.Honghe University will confirm the admission with the scholarship recipients and handle the procedures for studying in China. After registering at Honghe University within the specified time, the scholarship recipients can enjoy the benefits of the International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship.

4. In case of failing to pass entrance examination, dropping out of school, not registering on time without permission and suspension of schooling, the scholarship qualification is cancelled.

5. Academic students must participate in the annual review as required. Only after passing the review can they continue to enjoy the scholarship for the next year.

V. Application materials

1. Application Form of International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship;

2. Scanned copy of passport photo page;

3. Scan of HSK and HSKK report (valid for two years);

4. Letter of recommendation issued by the person in charge of the recommendation institution;

5. Applicants should provide a notarized certificate of the highest academic qualification (graduation expectation certificate) with Chinese or English translation and a school transcript;

6. On-the-job Chinese teachers must attach the employment certificate and recommendation letter issued by their employers.

VI. Deadline of application

1. Admission in September 2025: the deadline for application is May 15, 2025;

2. Admission in March 2026: the deadline for application is October 31, 2025.

VII. Contact information

Department of International Cooperation and Exchange of Honghe University

Tel: 0086-873-3694397

E-mail: 3103891441@qq.com

Add.: Room B102, Student Activity Center, Honghe University, Mengzi City, Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province