Are you passionate about teaching Chinese and want to pursue further studies in China? Zhejiang University of Science and Technology (ZUST), in collaboration with the Center for Language Education and Cooperation (CLEC), is offering the International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship 2025 for aspiring and in-service Chinese language educators from around the globe. This opportunity supports academic training and professional development in Chinese language education.
Benefits of ZUST 2025 Scholarship
- Full tuition coverage for selected programs.
- Free on-campus accommodation or housing subsidy.
- Monthly living allowance (varies by program).
- Comprehensive medical insurance during the stay in China.
- Academic and cultural immersion experience in one of China’s top applied science universities.
Eligibility Criteria
To apply for this ZUST scholarship, applicants must:
- Be a non-Chinese citizen aged 16–35 (extended to 45 for in-service teachers).
- Be in good physical and mental health and have a clean criminal record.
- Show interest in Chinese language education and related work.
- Be academically capable and adhere to Chinese laws and university regulations.
- For Bachelor’s degree applicants, age should generally not exceed 25.
Program Categories at ZUST
1# Master’s Degree in International Chinese Language Education
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- Starts: September 2025
- Duration: Up to 2 years
- Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree
- HSK Level 5 (≥210), HSKK Intermediate (≥60)
- Priority for those with a teaching contract or employment commitment.
2# One-Year Study Program
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- Starts: September 2025
- Duration: 11 months
- Requirements vary by program focus:
- International Chinese Language Education: HSK Level 3 (≥270) + HSKK
- Chinese Language & Literature/History/Philosophy: HSK Level 4 (≥180) + HSKK Intermediate
- Chinese Language Studies: HSK Level 3 (≥210) + HSKK preferred.
3# One-Semester Study Program
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- Starts: September 2025 or March 2026
- Duration: 5 months
- Requirements: HSK Level 3 (≥180) + HSKK for all fields of study.
Apply: https://ies.zust.edu.cn/info/1271/4079.htm.
For programs commencing in September 2025 at Zhejiang University of Science and Technology (ZUST), the application deadline is May 15, 2025, and all Recommending Institutions and Host Institutions must complete the review process by May 25, 2025. For those applying for the March 2026 intake, the application must be submitted by October 31, 2025, with the review process finalized by November 10, 2025.