2010 Confucius Institute Scholarship
The "Confucius Institute Scholarship" was established by Confucius Institute Headquarters, with the goal of encouraging students and teachers worldwide, who are studying and/or teaching Chinese as a second language, to study Chinese language and culture in China.
This scholarship is adminisitered by Confucius Institute Headquarters not the Confucius Institute at Stony Brook University. All information regarding this scholarship is furnished by Confucius Institute Headquarters.
Eligibility
- Outstanding students from Confucius Institutes (Classrooms) worldwide;
- Foreign teachers who are teaching or planning to teach Chinese as a second language;
- Students who received distinguished grade from the Chinese Examination series held by Confucius Institute Headquarters;
- Outstanding Contestants in “Chinese Bridge” Chinese Proficiency Competition;
- Students studying Chinese as a second language in overseas universities or colleges;
- Applicants who meet the requirements of other of Confucius Institute Headquarters’ agreements.
Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens in good health.
Categories and Specific Criteria
- Scholarships for Short-term Study
Duration for these scholarships is generally divided into 4 weeks, 1 semester and 1 academic year. Applicants are required to have a basic knowledge Chinese language level, and under the age of 55.
- Scholarships for Master of Teaching Chinese to Speakers of other Languages. Applicants are required to have bachelor degrees or its equivalent and under the age of 45.
Details of the Scholarships
- Exempt from tuition fee, accommodation fees on campus and outpatient medical service
- Monthly allowance are at the following rates ( CNY Yuan per month)
- Short-term studying：CNY1,400
- Master of Teaching Chinese Speakers of other Languages
- One-off settlement subsidy, at the following rates (CNY Yuan)：
- Students who will study in China for 1 academic year or more：CNY 1,500
- Students who will study in China more than 1 semester, but within 1 academic year: CNY 1,000.
- Comprehensive Medical Insurance and Benefit Plan for International Students in China is provided by Confucius Institute Headquarters for the scholarship students, in case of hospitalization for serious diseases and accidental injuries.
Application Materials
Applicants must submit application materials to the Confucius Institute at Stony Brook University according to the following requirement ( in duplicate)：
- Completed Application Form for Confucius Institute Scholarship, filled and printed, both in Chinese and English；
- A photocopy of the passport page with your photo on it;
- Personal statements, indicating the applicant’s Chinese learning background, study plan and goals in China, etc. The statement should be no less than 200 words, printed in either Chinese or English and signed by the applicant. Detail research and study plan (additional paper can be attached ) are required for students applying for master’s or doctorate degree；
- Certificates of Chinese Proficiency: a copy of the HSK results is strictly required for applying Master of Teaching Chinese to Speakers of other Languages;
- Diploma and transcripts (issued directly by the educational administration office of the school/university, and with a school cache); Applicants for undergraduate studies are required to provide notarized copy of senior high school transcripts. Documents in language other than Chinese or English must be attached with notarized translations in Chinese or English; Applicants for Master’s or Doctorate Degree are required to submit two letters of recommendation in Chinese or English by professors or associated professors;
Deadline for application through CISBU
April 16, 2010
Approval
Confucius Institute Headquarters will inform the recommended institutes and accepting institutes of the scholarship decisions by May 31, 2010.
Contact Information
Dr. Ying Bin
Telephone：631-632-3365
Email： Ying.Bin@stonybrook.edu
More information (Bilingual)
More information on CI Headquarter Web
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