Chongqing Normal University is a key reception institute of Chinese Government Scholarship , Confucius Institute Scholarship and Chongqing Municipal Mayor Scholarship for overseas students. CNU has also set up CNU President Scholarship for those excellent overseas students studying at the University. Welcome to apply for scholarships.
A. Chinese Government Scholarship
1. Application time: January 1 to April 10
2. Basic information of scholarship
Full scholarship
-Exempt from tuition fee and on-campus accommodation;
-Living allowance (3000 RMB per month for postgraduate student; 2500 RMB per month for undergraduate student)
-Fee for Comprehensive Medical Insurance in China;
3. Eligibility
(1) Applicants should be non-Chinese nationals in good health.
(2) Applicants should not be a registered student in Chinese universities at the time of application; or be a graduate from Chinese universities for more than one year.
(3) Applicants for master degree studies must have a bachelor’s degree and be under the age of 35；Applicants for Bachelor degree studies must have a bachelor’s degree and be under the age of 25
4. Application Materials
Applicants are required to submit application on the website of China Scholarship Council and have the application printed and send it together with other documents required to International Office of Chongqing Normal University. Online Application website: (http://laihua.csc.edu.cn/inscholarship/jsp/student/StudentLogin.jsp)
The applicants must fill in and provide the following materials truly and correctly (one original and three copies).
(1) Application Form for Chinese Government Scholarship (printed by CSC), in Chinese or in English. Applicants are required to submit application on the website of China Scholarship Council and have the application printed. Online Application website: (http://laihua.csc.edu.cn/inscholarship/jsp/student/StudentLogin.jsp) Agency No. of Chongqing Normal University is 10637.
(2) Highest diploma (notarized photocopy). If applicants are university students or already employed, they should also provide documents of being university students or on-post employees. Documents in languages other than Chinese or English must be attached with notarized Chinese or English translations.
(3) Applicants for master’s degree shall provide notarized transcripts for bachelor’s degree. Transcripts in languages other than Chinese or English must be attached with translations in Chinese or English.
(4) A study or research plan in Chinese or in English (no less than 800 words).
(5) Applicants shall submit two letters of recommendation in Chinese or English by professors or associate professors.
(6) Applicants for music are requested to submit one cassette recording of the applicants’ own work. Applicants for fine arts must submit six color photographs of personal works (two sketches, two color paintings and two other works).
(7) Photocopy of Foreigner Physical Examination Form (printed by Chinese quarantine authority) filled in English. The medical examinations must cover all the items listed in the Foreigner Physical Examination Form.
(8) No criminal record certification.
(9) Bank deposit certificate ( local currency no less than 25,000 RMB )
Application materials will not be returned regardless of the result of application.
B. Confucius Institute Scholarship
1. Application time:
20th April ( Four weeks programs in July )
20th June (Programs begin from September )
20th September (Four weeks programs begins in December )
20th December(Programs begin from March of next year)
2.Eligibility & Categories
Application is open to applicant who holds a non-Chinese citizenship, aged between 18 and 35 years, in good character and excellent learning. (Applicant currently holding a Chinese language teaching position must not exceed the age limit of 45；Applicant for undergraduate program must not exceed the age limit of 25.)
2.1 Scholarship for Master Degree in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages (MTCSOL) Students
Enrollment starts in September 2018. This category provides a scholarship for 2 academic years. Applicants must possess a bachelor degree or its equivalent, a minimum score of 210 in HSK Test (Level 5), and a minimum score of 60 in HSKK Test (Intermediate Level). Applicant who is able to provide the employment agreement or certification upon completion of study from designated working institutions is preferred.
2.2 Scholarship for Bachelor Degree in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages (MTCSOL) Students
Enrollment starts in September 2018. This category provides a scholarship for 4 academic years. Applicants must possess a high school degree or its equivalent, a minimum score of 210 in HSK Test (Level 4), and a minimum score of 60 in HSKK Test (Intermediate Level).
2.3 Scholarship for One-Academic-Year Study (Students)
This category provides a scholarship for 11 months. Applicants must not be in china at the time of applying. Enrollment starts in September 2018.
2.3.1 Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages
Applicant must have a minimum score of 270 in HSK Test (Level 3), and 60 in HSKK test (Beginner Level).
2.3.2 Chinese Literature、Chinese History、Chinese Philosophy
Applicant must have a minimum score of 180 in HSK Test (Level 4), and 60 in HSKK test (Beginner Level).
2.3.3 Chinese Study
Applicant must have a minimum score of 180 in HSK Test (Level 3).
2.4 Scholarship for One-Semester Study Students
Enrollment starts in September 2018 or March 2019.This category provides a scholarship for 5 months. Applicants who already have X1 or X2 visa will be refused.
2.5.Four-week Program
Enrollment starts in June 2018 or September 2018. This category provides a scholarship for 4 weeks. Applicants who already have X1 or X2 visa will be refused.
2.5.1 Chinese Study + Home Visit
Applicants must possess HSK result and should have a desire to want to visit Chinese family. Applicants must apply in group through their Confucius Institute. A group can only have between 10--15 applicants.
2.5.2 Confucius Institute Special Four-week Project
Applicants must possess HSK result, and must apply in group through their Confucius Institute. A group can only have between 10--15 applicants.
For“Chinese Bridge” (Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign College Students) Prize Winners. Winners who have been awarded the 2018 “Confucius Institute Scholarship Certificate” can apply for admission according to the scholarship specified in the certificate .For question or enquiry, you can send an E-mail to:chinesebridge@hanban.org.
3.Scholarship Coverage
The Confucius Institute Scholarship provides full coverage on tuition fee, accommodation fee, living allowance (except four-week program students) and comprehensive medical insurance package.
We provide free accommodation for Confucius Institute Scholarship students. Normally 2-3 students stay in a room.
Living allowance is granted on monthly basis. The allowance criteria per person is: Undergraduate student，One-Academic-Year Students, One-Semester Students: RMB 2,500 per month; MTCSOL: RMB 3,000 per month.
Comprehensive medical insurance is purchased in accordance with the relevant regulations for international students stipulated by the Ministry of Education of China. The insurance packages are as follows: Four-week program students- RMB 160 per person; One-Semester Students- 400 per person; One-Academic-Year Students and above - 800 per person yearly.
4.Application Procedure
4.1 For all applicants, please log on to the Confucius Institute Scholarships website (http://cis.chinese.cn) from March 1st 2018 to register. Complete the Confucius Institute Scholarships Application Form online and upload the scanned copies of relevant supporting documents:
For all applicants
☆A scanned copy of the passport data page.
☆HSK, HSKK score reports of no longer than two years.
☆Recommendation letter signed by the head of the recommending institutions.
☆ No criminal certificate
☆ Foreign body check copy
☆ Bank deposit certificate ( local currency no less than 25,000 RMB )
For degree scholarship program applicants
☆Certification of the highest education diploma (or proof of expected year of graduation), and an official transcript.
☆Applicants for MTCSOL Scholarship are required to provide 2 reference letters either from professors or associate professors. Those who can provide an employment agreement or related documents from the designated teaching institution are preferred.
☆Applicant who is currently working in a Chinese language teaching related field shall provide an employment certification and reference letters from the agency.
☆Applicants under the age of 18 shall submit relevant documents of entrusted legal guardians in China.
4.2 Recommending institutions reviews materials and recommends applicants who meet the criteria to our university.
4.3 Our university reviews materials, interview applicants and pre-admits applicants on a competitive selection based process.
4.4 Hanban will conduct an overall assessment of all applications and admit applicants on the basis of competitive selection. Normally, the admission results will be announced 2 months before the term begins.
C. Chongqing Municipal Mayor Scholarship
1. Application time: March 1 to April 20
2. Basic information of scholarship
Level of Candidates | Standard (RMB/year) |
Master students | Literature program: free of tuition fee /accommodation fee /insurance fee, with a living allowance of 500RMB/Month. Science Program: free of tuition fee /accommodation fee /insurance fee, with a living allowance of 500RMB/Month. Art Program: free of tuition fee /insurance fee.
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Undergraduate students | Literature program: free of tuition fee /accommodation fee /insurance fee, with a living allowance of 500RMB/Month. Science Program: free of tuition fee /accommodation fee /insurance fee, with a living allowance of 500RMB/Month. Art Program: free of tuition fee /insurance fee. |
The coverage of scholarship should be not longer than the normal years for undergraduate/ graduate program.
3. Eligibility
(1) Applicants must be non-Chinese in good health.
(2) Applicants for master degree studies must have a bachelor degree, and be under the age of 35.
(3) Applicants for bachelor degree studies must have a high school diploma and be under the age of 25.
4. Application Materials
Applicants are required to submit the following application materials in three sets.
(1) Chongqing Municipal Mayor Scholarship Application form
(2) Highest diploma attained or proof of study (notarized photocopy). Applicants who are students currently studying at Chongqing Normal University shall also provide a Study Certificate and transcripts from Chongqing Normal University. Documents in languages other than Chinese or English must be attached with translations in Chinese or English.
(3) Transcripts of the most advanced studies (notarized photocopy).
(4) Study plan (written in Chinese or English).
(5) Two letters of recommendation. Applicants for master degree studies shall provide two letters of recommendation by associate professors or professors. Applicants who are students currently studying at Chongqing Normal University shall provide a recommendation letter from the International Administration Office or a teacher in Chongqing Normal University.
(6) Examples of arts and music work (only for the applicants applying for Fine Arts and Music).
(7) Copy of Foreigner Physical Examination Form (for applicants who are currently not studying at Chongqing Normal University)
(8) Copy of passport.
(9) No criminal record certification.
(10) Bank deposit certificate ( local currency no less than 25,000 RMB )
D. CNU President Scholarship (New Silk Road Scholarship)
1. Application time: April 10 to May 10
2. Basic information of scholarship
Level of Candidates | Types | Standard |
Language students | First class | Free of tuition fee |
Second class | Free of 50% tuition fee | |
Graduate/undergraduate students | First class | Free of tuition fee |
Second class | Free of 50% tuition fee |
3. Eligibility
(1) Applicants must be non-Chinese in good health.
(2) Applicants for master degree studies must have a bachelor degree, and be under the age of 35.
(3) Applicants for bachelor degree studies must have a high school diploma and be under the age of 25.
4. Application Materials
Applicants are required to submit the following application materials in three sets.
(1) Chongqing Normal University President Scholarship (New Silk Road Scholarship) application form.
(2) Highest diploma attained or proof of study (notarized photocopy). Applicants who are students currently studying at Chongqing Normal University shall also provide a Study Certificate and transcripts from Chongqing Normal University. Documents in languages other than Chinese or English must be attached with translations in Chinese or English.
(3) Transcripts of the most advanced studies (notarized photocopy).
(4) Study plan (written in Chinese or English).
(5) Two letters of recommendation. Applicants for master degree studies shall provide two letters of recommendation by associate professors or professors. Applicants who are students currently studying at Chongqing Normal University shall provide a recommendation letter from the International Administration Office or a teacher in Chongqing Normal University.
(6) Examples of arts and music work (only for the applicants applying for Fine Arts and Music).
(7) Copy of Foreigner Physical Examination Form (for applicants who are currently not studying at Chongqing Normal University)
(8) Copy of passport.
(9) No criminal record certification.
(10) Bank deposit certificate ( local currency no less than 25,000 RMB )
Ⅷ. Completion of Education and Graduation
Upon the completion of requirements needed to fulfill a program and passing all required courses, overseas students are eligible for the following:
1. Short-Term/Long-Term training students will be granted a Certificate of Completion of his/her particular program.
2. Degree candidates who have successfully defended his/her dissertation will be granted related Graduation Certificate and Degree Diploma.
Ⅸ. Tourism Policy
Chongqing is an ancient and cultural city with unique city architecture on the upper reaches of the Yangtze River in Southwestern China. It is extraordinarily rich in tourism resources. Free trips may be arranged by the University within the city limits. During summer vacations or after the completion of your education on campus, group tours can be scheduled by the university with students’ proposals and all expenses incurred will be the personal responsibility of participants.