Hangzhou Normal University ICLTS One-Semester Scholarship 2027

Hangzhou Normal University (杭州师范大学) hosts one-semester study places under the International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship (ICLTS) for the March 2027 intake. It is for non-Chinese students and teachers in Chinese language education. The listed application deadline was 31 October 2026, which has now passed, so the next realistic target is the September 2027 intake.

What the program offers

• Tuition is waived for the semester.
• A living allowance of CNY 2,500 per month is paid by the university.
• Comprehensive medical insurance is included, listed at CNY 400 per person.
• A free double room is normally provided. Students approved to live off campus may receive CNY 700 per month (non-doctoral categories).

Fields of study: International Chinese Language Education, Chinese Language and Literature, Chinese History, Chinese Philosophy. The stay lasts up to five months.

Who can apply

• Non-Chinese citizen, friendly toward China, with no criminal record and good physical and mental health.
• Interested in working in Chinese language education or a related field.
• Age normally 16 to 35 on 1 September 2026, up to 45 for in-service Chinese teachers.
• HSK Level 3 with at least 180 points, plus an HSKK score.
• People who received a similar one-semester or one-year scholarship in the past three years are generally not admitted again.

Documents you need

1. Scanned passport photo page.
2. HSK and HSKK score reports issued in the past two years.
3. Recommendation letter from the head of your recommending institution.
4. Highest academic certificate, or proof of expected graduation (the final certificate is needed before registration).
5. Anything else the university asks for.

How to apply, step by step

1. Use the ICLTS online system to find a recommending institution and select the host university.
2. Complete the form and upload every document online.
3. Follow your application status, review comments and results in the system.
4. If awarded, confirm your study-in-China procedures with the university.
5. Register on the date written in your admission notice.

Important dates

Step	Date
March 2027 intake application deadline	31 October 2026 (Beijing Time) - closed
September 2027 intake	Last cycle closed on 15 May; confirm the 2027 date on the official circular
Registration	Date stated in your admission notice

Tips for Bangladeshi applicants

• Book HSK and HSKK well ahead; scores must be recent (valid two years) and the required level is exact.
• Ask your school, college or Chinese teaching centre early whether it can act as a recommending institution.
• Have your degree and transcripts ready, with translations if they are not in English or Chinese.
• Plan a medical check and police clearance, then read the China student visa guide.
• Compare other routes in our China scholarships guide and note dates in the intakes calendar.

Frequently asked questions

Is this a degree programme?

No. It is a non-degree, one-semester study place of up to five months.

The March 2027 deadline has passed. What now?

Prepare for the September 2027 intake and watch the official circular for the new deadline.

Do I need a recommending institution?

Yes. The online system requires one, and its head provides the recommendation letter.

Can I get this scholarship again?

People who benefited from a similar scholarship in the past three years are generally not admitted.

Is a place guaranteed if I meet the HSK score?

No. The university and the central scholarship body review each application and decide.

Information checked on 7 November 2026 against the official notice. Scholarship terms, quotas and deadlines can change; always confirm with the university before applying.