Pakistanis Can Now Apply for Fully Funded Chinese Language Scholarship Program
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Pakistani students passionate about Chinese language education have a major opportunity.
Chongqing University (CQU) in China is now accepting applications for the 2025 International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship, a fully funded program supported by the Center for Language Education and Cooperation (CLEC).
This scholarship allows students to pursue Bachelor’s, Master’s, or non-degree Chinese language study programs at one of China’s top universities, with all major expenses covered.
What the Scholarship Offers
Selected students will receive:
- Full tuition coverage
- Free on-campus accommodation
- Comprehensive medical insurance
- Monthly living allowance:
- RMB 3,000 for Master’s students
- RMB 2,500 for Bachelor’s and non-degree students
Programs Available
- Master’s Degree in International Chinese Language Education (3 years; 2 years funded, 3rd year self-funded)
- Bachelor’s Degree in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages (4 years)
- Non-Degree Programs:
- One-Year Chinese Language Study
- One-Semester Chinese Language and Literature Study
Who Can Apply?
Pakistani applicants must:
- Be non-Chinese citizens aged 16–35 (up to 45 years for in-service teachers).
- Be in good physical and mental health.
- Maintain good academic performance and behavior.
- Show a strong interest in promoting Chinese language education.
- Meet the required HSK (Chinese Proficiency Test) and HSKK (Oral Test) scores — minimum HSK Level 3 to Level 5, depending on the program.
Important Application Deadlines
- For September 2025 intake: Submit applications by May 11, 2025 (Beijing Time).
- For March 2026 intake: Submit applications by October 31, 2025 (Beijing Time).
Applications must be completed on both the International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship website and Chongqing University’s online portal.
How to Apply
Visit the official Chongqing University website for full application details: https://study.cqu.edu.cn/info/1388/2580.htm
Reference Link:- https://propakistani.pk/2025/04/27/pakistanis-can-now-apply-for-fully-funded-chinese-language-scholarship-program/
Zamir Ahmed Awan is the founder and Chair of the Global Silk Route Research Alliance, a think tank in Islamabad. He studied engineering at Shanghai University in the 1980s, and years later he went back to China as Pakistan's science counsellor in Beijing, from 2010 until 2016, working on science and higher education cooperation between the two countries.…
