Chongqing Normal University

For the purpose of supporting the development of Confucius Institutes, facilitating international promotion of Chinese language and dissemination of Chinese culture, as well as cultivating qualified Chinese-language teachers and excellent Chinese-language learners, Confucius Institute Headquarters (hereinafter referred to as Hanban) launches a “Confucius Institute Scholarship” program to sponsor foreign students, scholars and Chinese language teachers to study at Chongqing Normal University.

Application deadline: 10 May, 2016

I. Category of Scholarship and Eligibility Criteria

The scholarship of 2016 is divided into 2 categories:

Scholarship for One-Academic-Year Students

Scholarship for One-Semester Students

Applicants shall be non-Chinese citizens in good health, aged between 18 and 55.

1. Scholarship for One-Academic Year Students

The scholarship is oriented at outstanding students of Confucius Institutes (Classrooms), overseas local Chinese language teachers, winners of the “Chinese Bridge” Chinese Proficiency Competitions for Foreign College Students and for Foreign High School Students, excellent foreign college students majored in Chinese, outstanding performers on the HSK, and those who intend to become Chinese teachers. The scholarship winner may choose to study in majors including Chinese Language and Literature, Chinese History and Chinese Philosophy. The time of entrance is autumn 2016 and the grant term is one academic year. The aim of One-Academic Year scholarship winner should reach the HSK 5 and HSKK (Middle level) after one year study.

Applicants should achieve a score of at least 180 on the HSK (level 3) and at least 60 on the HSKK (primary level), or at least 180 on the BCT (A) and t least 180 BCT (Oral).

2. Scholarship for One-Semester Students:

The scholarship is oriented at excellent 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, excellent foreign college students majored in Chinese, and outstanding performers on the HSK. The scholarship winner may choose to study in majors including Chinese Language and Literature, Chinese History and Chinese Philosophy. The time of entrance is autumn 2016 or spring 2016 and the grant term is one semester. The aim of One-Academic Semester scholarship winner should reach the HSK 4 and HSKK (Middle level) after one semester study.

Applicants should achieve a score of at least 120 on the HSK (level 2) and at least 40 on the HSKK (primary level), or at least 100 on the BCT (A) and at least 120 BCT (Oral).

II. Scholarship Coverage and Criteria

Scholarship winners are exempt from tuition, accommodation fees, monthly living allowance, and comprehensive insurance for foreign students studying in China. Monthly living allowances are provided at the following rates (CNY Yuan per month):

a.CNY2, 500 for One-Academic-Year Students.

b.CNY2, 500 for One-Academic-Semester Students.

III. Application Documents

Applicants should 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.  Photocopies of HSK、HSKK score reports, or BCT、BCT(oral) score reports.

3. Notarized highest education diploma attained（scheduled graduation proof or official proof of student status）.

4．Two reference letters.

5．Applicants 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 certificate of scholarship. Winners of preliminary rounds of the “Chinese Bridge” Chinese Proficiency Competitions in their countries shall submit award proof and a reference letter from the Chinese Embassy (or Consulate) in the competition area.

7. Chinese language teachers shall submit the proof of the length of time in teaching and weekly teaching hours provided by institutes they work for.

IV. Recruitment Procedures

1. From the issue date of the Procedures, applicants can log on to the Confucius Institute Scholarship website, set up an individual account, complete and submit the Confucius Institute Scholarship Application Form online. The deadline for online application is May 10, 2016.

2. Confucius Institutes are entrusted by Hanban as the recommending institutions. The recommending institutions shall examine the qualification and application materials of applicants, and submit the list of recommended applicants to Hanban by May 20, 2016.

3. Chongqing Normal University is responsible for reviewing the qualification of applicants and submitting the proposed enrollment name list of qualified candidates to Hanban by May 31, 2016.

4．Hanban will organize an expert panel to make the final selection, and publish the name list of successful applicants on the Scholarship website by June 15, 2016. Hanban will also inform Chongqing Normal University and the recommending institutions, and the recommending institutions will inform the applicants.

5. Chongqing Normal University will post “Admission Letter”, “Enrollment Instructions”, “Visa Application Form for Foreigners to Study in China" (JW202 Form) and other related materials to successful applicants through their recommending institutions by July 1, 2016.

V. Entrance and Annual Appraisal

1. The scholarship winners shall register at Chongqing Normal University before the set deadline . 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.