Confucius Institute Scholarship in University of Jinan, 2013

In order to promote the sustainable development of Confucius Institute and international Chinese education, Hanban/Confucius Institute Headquarters launches the “Confucius Institute Scholarship” program to encourage students, scholars and Chinese language teachers worldwide to study Chinese language and culture in China, Chinese history or Chinese philosophy.

I. Scholarship Category and Application Requirement

Scholarship for One-Academic Year Students

The scholarship is provided to outstanding students of Confucius Institutes (Classrooms), winners of the “Chinese Bridge” Chinese Proficiency Competitions for Foreign College Students and for Foreign High School Students, overseas local Chinese language teachers, outstanding graduates of Chinese language across the world, and outstanding performers on the HSK, or those who intend to become Chinese teachers. The scholarship winner may choose to study majors including Chinese Language and Literature, Chinese History and Chinese Philosophy. The time of entrance is autumn 2013 and the grant term is one academic year. Applicants should achieve a score of at least 180 on the HSK (level 3) and at least 60 on the HSKK (primary level), or complete their study at a Confucius Institute for over 120 hours.

Scholarship for One-Semester Students

The scholarship is provided to outstanding students of Confucius Institutes (Classrooms), winners of the “Chinese Bridge” Chinese Proficiency Competitions for Foreign College Students and for Foreign High School Students, overseas local Chinese language teachers, outstanding graduates of Chinese language across the world, and outstanding performers on the HSK. The scholarship winner may choose to study majors including Chinese Language and Literature, Chinese History and Chinese Philosophy. The time of entrance is autumn 2013 or spring 2014 and the grant term is one semester. Applicants should achieve a score of at least 120 on the HSK (level 2) and at least 40 on the HSKK (elementary level), or complete their study at a Confucius Institute for over 60 hours.

II. Scholarship Coverage and Criteria

Scholarship winners are exempt from registration fees, tuition, fees for basic learning materials, accommodation fees on campus, and are provided with a one-off resettlement subsidy, monthly allowance, outpatient medical service and comprehensive insurance for foreign students studying in China. Monthly allowances are CNY 1,400 for One-Academic-Year Students and One-Semester Students.

The one-off resettlement subsidy is CNY 1,500 for students who will study in China for one academic year or more; CNY 1,000 will be provided to all students who studies in China for one semester; the one-off resettlement subsidy will not be provided to those who have studied in China for more than half a year before being enrolled.

III. Application Documents

Applicants must log onto the Scholarship website, fill out the “Confucius Institute Scholarship Application Form”, and attach the electronic files of the following materials:

1. Photocopy of Passport Photo Page

2. Photocopy of HSK and HSKK Result Report

3. Notarized highest education diplomas attained or proof of study

4. Reference Letter and Letter of Commitment. Students attending Chinese language programs of universities in countries with no Confucius Institutes established shall attach a reference letter signed and issued by the university President.

5. Applications under the age of 18 shall submit relevant legal documents of entrusted legal guardians in China.

6. Winners of the finals of the “Chinese Bridge” Chinese Proficiency Competitions for Foreign College Students and for Foreign High School Students in China shall submit the scholarship certificate. Winners of preliminary rounds of the “Chinese Bridge” Proficiency Competitions in their countries shall provide award proof and reference letter provided by the organizers.

7. Chinese language teachers shall submit certificate of employment and recommendation letters provided by institutes they work for.

8. CV (Resume).

IV. Entrance and Annual Appraisal

1. The scholarship winners shall register at the host institutes before the deadline set by the institutes. Scholarships will not be kept for those who do not register on time without reasonable cause.

2. Scholarships will be canceled for those who cannot pass the health examination.

V. Contacts

Attn: Ms. Wang Xia (Winnie)

School of International Education and Exchange

University of Jinan

No.106 Jiwei Road, Jinan, Shandong, 250022

People’s Republic of China

Tel: +86-531- 82765557

Fax: +86-531-82767273

E-mail: [email protected]