Introduction

Shenyang University of Chemical Technology, in cooperation with the Center for Language Education and Cooperation of the Ministry of Education, has established the "International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship of Shenyang University of Chemical Technology". The scholarship is divided into two categories: the Joint Undergraduate Training Program (with a four-year academic system) and the Non-degree Chinese Language Teacher Training Program (Chinese Language Study).

The Joint Undergraduate Training Program enrolls students for the majors of Chinese + Chemical Engineering and Technology (Undergraduate), Chinese + International Economics and Trade (Undergraduate), Chinese + Environmental Engineering (Undergraduate), and Chinese + Computer Science and Technology(Undergraduate). Students who complete the undergraduate study plan of the relevant major and achieve qualified academic performance will be awarded a Bachelor's degree. The academic system is four years, and the language of instruction is Chinese.The Non-degree Chinese Language Teacher Training Program is divided into three types of study programs: the one-academic-year program, the one-semester program, and the four-week program.

I. ELIGIBILITY

Applicants should be non-Chinese citizen, in good physical and mental health and of good academic and behavioral standing. And the applicants should be aged between 16 and 35 years old on September 1, 2025.

II.   CATEGORIES AND QUALIFICATIONS

A. Joint Program Scholarships (for undergraduate)

Applicants should have a high school diploma, age between 16 and 25 years old, and a minimum score of 210 on the HSK (Level 3).

Scholarship   Coverage   and   Standard: The   scholarship supports   tuition, accommodation, living allowance and comprehensive medical insurance. The students are entitled to an accommodation allowance of RMB 8,400 per person/year, a standard living allowance of RMB  2,500  per person/month and a  comprehensive  medical insurance of RMB 800 per person/year.

B. Chinese Language Teacher Scholarships

a) Scholarship for One-Year Study Program

The program commences in September 2025, and the scholarship is provided for a maximum of eleven months. International students who have benefited from similar scholarships are not eligible.

Applicants of international Chinese language education programs shall have a minimum score of 270 on the HSK test (Level 3), and an HSKK test score is required. Applicants of Chinese language and literature, Chinese history, or Chinese philosophy programs shall have a minimum score of 180 on the HSK test (Level 4) and 60 on the HSKK test (Intermediate Level). Applicants of Chinese language study programs shall have a minimum score of 210 on the HSK test (Level 3), and priority will be given to applicants who provide an HSKK test score.

Scholarship Coverage and Standard: The scholarship supports tuition, living allowance and comprehensive medical insurance. The students are entitled to a standard living allowance of RMB  2,500  per person/month and a  comprehensive  medical insurance of RMB 800 per person/year.

b) Scholarship for One-Semester Study Program

The program  commences  either  in  September  2025  or  March  2025,  and  the scholarship is provided for a maximum of five months. Applicants holding the X1/X2 visa category are not eligible. Applicants of international Chinese language education, Chinese language and literature, Chinese history, or Chinese philosophy programs shall have a minimum score of 180 on the HSK test (Level 3), and an HSKK test score is required. Applicants of traditional Chinese medicine or Taiji culture programs are required to provide HSK test scores, and priority will be given to those who also provide an HSKK test score.

Scholarship Coverage and Standard: The scholarship supports tuition, living allowance and comprehensive medical insurance. The students are entitled to a standard living allowance of RMB  2,500  per person/month and a comprehensive  medical insurance of RMB 400 per person.

c) Scholarship for Four-Week Study Program

The program commences either in July or December 2025, and the scholarship is provided for a maximum of four weeks. Applicants holding the X1/X2 visa category are not eligible.

Applicants of Chinese language study, traditional Chinese medicine, Taiji culture, or Chinese language plus homestay with a Chinese family program are required to provide an HSK test score. The program maybe organized and applied for by a Recommending Institution with 10-15 participants per group. Before the trip, a detailed study plan shall be made in consultation with the Host Institution(s) and such plan shall be submitted to CLEC for review and approval.

Scholarship Coverage and Standard: The scholarship supports tuition, living allowance  and  comprehensive medical insurance. The students are entitled to a comprehensive medical insurance of RMB 160 per person.

Note: In-service Chinese language teachers may be exempted from HSK/HSKK certificates if they provide proof of employment and a letter of recommendation from the  employer.  Applicants  who  have  received  the  International  Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship Certificate during Chinese Bridge competitions may submit their application documents along with their scholarship certificates to the Host Institutions directly at the International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship website.

For any further inquiries, please contact chinesebridge@chinese.cn.

III. APPLICATION PROCEDURES

A. Joint Program Scholarships (for undergraduate)

① Login    to    cis.chinese.cn     to    register    →     Select    “Joint    Program Scholarships”→Host Institutions:  Shenyang University  of Chemical Technology (code 110149) → Upload application materials → Follow the application progress and emails (if the application materials do not meet the requirements, you need to resubmit) → After the application is approved, follow the emails and apply for admission → Report  to  the  university  as  required. ② Visit  the  International Student Service  of Shenyang University of  Chemical   Technology (https://admission.syuct.edu.cn), register and submit application materials online.

B. Chinese Language Teacher Scholarships

①Login to cis.chinese.cn to register →  Select “Chinese Language Teacher Scholarships”→Host Institutions:  Shenyang University  of Chemical Technology (code 110149) → Upload application materials → Follow the application progress and emails (if the application materials do not meet the requirements, you need to resubmit) → After the application is approved, follow the emails and apply for admission →

Report  to  the  university  as  required. ② Visit  the  International Student Service  of Shenyang University of  Chemical   Technology (https://admission.syuct.edu.cn), register and submit application materials online.

IV. APPLICATION PERIOD

a) For programs commencing in July, applicants must complete their applications by April 15, and Recommending Institutions and Host Institutions must complete the review by April 25.

b) For programs  commencing  in  September,  applicants  must  complete  their applications from Mar 1 to May 15, and Recommending Institutions and Host Institutions must complete the review by May 25;

c)  For  programs  commencing  in  December, applicants  must complete their applications by September 15, and Recommending Institutions and Host Institutions must complete the review by September 25;

d) For programs commencing in March (Next year), applicants must complete their applications by Oct   31, and Recommending Institutions and Host Institutions must complete the review by November 10;

CLEC will entrust an expert panel to review the applications. Decisions will be based on HSK and HSKK levels and scores, geographical distribution, and other factors. The results will be published about three months before the program starts.

Note: The above dates are based on Chinese standard time.

V.APPLICATION MATERIALS

A. For all applicants

a) A scanned copy of the passport photo page;

b) A scanned copy of score reports of the HSK/HSKK tests (within the two-year validity); and

c) A reference letter by the head of the Recommending Institution.

B. For degree program applicants

a) A certificate of the highest diploma (or proof of expected graduation) and an official  transcript,  both  should  be  notarized.  Documents in languages other than Chinese or English must be attached with translations in Chinese or English;

b) A certificate of no criminal record;

c) Proof of financial security;

d) Physical Examination Record for Foreigner (see Appendix 1 for blank forms and instructions) filled in English. The medical examinations must cover all the items listed in the Physical Examination Record for Foreigner. Incomplete records or those without the seal on the perforation or a sealed photograph of the applicants are invalid. The medical examination results are valid for 6 months. Please confirm the time when the medical examination is taken; and

e) Other supporting materials, such as letters of  recommendation,   award certificates, etc.

Note:

l Please upload the "Physical Examination Record for Foreigner" and the Certificate of No Criminal Record together with the scanned copy of the first page of your passport to the "Basic Information - Upload of Passport First Page" section of the application form on the website.

l Please upload all materials in JPG or PDF format.

C. In-service Chinese language teachers shall provide proof of employment and a reference letter from the employer.

D.Applicants under 18 shall provide certified documents of designation signed by their entrusted legal guardians in China.

E. Applicants shall provide additional documents as required by the Host Institutions.

VI. MISCELLANEOUS

a) Applicants must confirm the specific admission requirements and application deadlines before submitting application materials. Any progress of application will be sent to the applicant’s email address;

b) Degree students shall accept the annual assessment according to the Annual Appraisal Procedures of International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship;

c) Those who failed to register on time, failed to pass the health assessment, dropped out midway and/or suspended will be deprived of scholarship.

Students registered before the 15th (inclusive) of the month are entitled to the full allowance of that month, while those who are registered after the 15th are entitled to half of the amount. If a scholarship recipient leaves China for more than 15 days for personal reasons during the study period (excluding summer and winter vacations), the