International students may apply for the 2026 Yunnan Normal University Language Teachers Scholarship through the Center for Language Education and Cooperation’s International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship program. The goal of this fully sponsored opportunity is to prepare future Chinese language instructors around the globe.
Yunnan Normal University, which is located in Kunming, provides professional training in Mandarin teaching and cross-cultural communication in addition to complete financial support. The university offers the perfect setting for immersion and skill development and is renowned for its strong emphasis on language instruction.
Graduates can work in Confucius Institutes, schools, and universities around the world as Chinese language instructors, interpreters, translators, coordinators of cultural exchanges, or experts in international education.
Eligibility Criteria :
- must be a healthy non-Chinese national.
Age restrictions:
- 16–35 years old for applicants in general
- For in-service instructors, up to 45 years
- Show a keen interest in learning Chinese.
Possess current certifications of proficiency in Chinese:
- HSK (written)
- Oral HSKK
- possess a solid academic foundation
Fulfill the prerequisites for the degree:
- Bachelor’s degree for candidates seeking a master’s degree
- Master’s degree for candidates seeking a PhD
Yunnan Normal University is the host university. The Center for Language Education and Cooperation is the scholarship provider.
Scholarship for International Chinese Language Teachers
Degree Levels: Master’s, PhD, Bachelor’s, and non-degree courses
Type of Funding: Fully funded
Location: China’s Kunming
Benefits :
- The entire cost of tuition
- Free housing on campus
- Monthly allowance:
- Bachelor’s and short-term programs cost CNY 2,500; master’s programs cost CNY 3,500; and doctoral programs cost CNY 3,500.
- Complete health insurance
Deadline: 15 May 2026
