We are delighted to once again offer the opportunity for S6 school leavers to take part in the Tianjin Scholarship programme to study Mandarin at Tianjin Normal University during the 2027-28 academic year.
This is more than just a gap year or a language course. This immersive, life-changing experience can broaden young people's horizons, develop their intercultural competences and open their eyes to endless possibilities for their future. They will have the chance to really master the Chinese language, as well as foster friendships that will last a lifetime and grow and develop as responsible, global citizens who will be effective contributors to society.
The Scholarship is open for any current S6 pupil who attends a state school in Scotland. This Scholarship is intended to provide an immersive learning experience for pupils with no previous connections to Chinese language and culture. Therefore, applicants must be non-Chinese nationals from a non-native Chinese-speaking background.
Applications for the 2027-28 Scholarship are now open with a closing date of October 31 2026. Successful applicants at this stage will be informed by mid-November and invited to an interview in Glasgow during the following dates:
- Tuesday 1 December
- Wednesday 2 December
- Thursday 3 December
- Friday 4 December
Successful interviewees will be informed by the end of December.
Registrations are also now open for a Scholarship information session on Tuesday 6 October, for more information and any questions you have.
You can find more information about the Scholarship, as well as guidance documents and registration links, on the Scholarship project website.