The Confucius Institute Summer Language and Culture Exchange Programme
The Confucius Institute at the University of Glasgow is organising a two week summer exchange programme to its partner university Nankai University in Tianjin, China. This is a fantastic opportunity for students who are interested in Chinese language, history and culture. The successful candidates will spend the mornings in classrooms learning Chinese language from experienced language tutors, and visit sites of historical and cultural interest in the afternoons and weekends.
The programme will run from 15 to 26 July 2013, departure date is 12 July and return date is 28 July 2013. The deadline for applications is 14 June 2013.
Eligibility:
- Confucius Institute registered students will be given priority in allocating scholarships but everyone is welcome to apply.
- Aged between 15 and 30 years old.
- Has never been to China under the Confucius Institute Summer Exchange Programme.
The Confucius Institute will pay for the language classes, accommodation, meals and transport during the programmes.
What you need to pay:
- Visa application fees (£66).
- International return flights (depends on the time of booking).
- Travel insurance.
How to apply:
Please send the following documents to the Confucius Institute by 5pm, 14 June 2013:
- Summer Exchange Application form 2013 (with one personal statement and two reference letters attached).
- Academic transcripts.
- A photocopy of your passport.
Contact us:
Confucius Institute, Room 202, John McIntyre Building, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, G12 8QQ,
Tel: +44 (0)141 330 7730, Email: confucius@glasgow.ac.uk.
2013/14 Confucius Institute Scholarship
In order to facilitate Chinese language promotion and Chinese cultural transmission in the world, cultivate qualified Chinese language teachers and talented students of Chinese language, Hanban/Confucius Institute Headquarters (hereinafter referred to as Hanban) launches the “Confucius Institute Scholarship” program to provide financial aid for students, scholars and Chinese language teachers worldwide to proceed to a Master’s degree in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages (MTCSOL) in Chinese universities (hereinafter referred to as "host institutes"), or study in such majors as Chinese Language and Literature, Chinese History and Chinese Philosophy.
The detailed concerning application is as follows:
I. Scholarship Category and Application Requirement
The category of scholarship of 2013 includes Scholarship for Students of Master's Degree in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages（MTCSOL）, Scholarship for Students of One-Academic-Year + MTCSOL, Scholarship for One-Academic-Year Students, and Scholarship for One-Semester Students. Applicants shall be non-Chinese citizens in good health, aged between 16 and 35 (Chinese language teachers in post shall be aged below 45).
- Scholarship for Students of Master's Degree in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages
The scholarship is provided to outstanding students of Confucius Institutes (Classrooms), overseas local Chinese language teachers, outstanding performers on HSK exams, winners of the “Chinese Bridge” Chinese Proficiency Competitions for Foreign College Students and for Foreign High School Students, and outstanding graduates of Chinese language across the world for taking the MTCSOL degree. The scholarship winner shall begin the study in autumn 2013, and the grant will cover two academic years. Applicants are required to have bachelor degrees or its equivalent with a score of at least 180 on the HSK (level 5) and a score of at least 50 on the HSKK (intermediate level), and make a written commitment stating that he/she will be engaged in Chinese language teaching for at least 5 years after graduation. Applicants with specific teaching posts arranged will be given admission priority (certification by the institution he/she will teach for is required). Hanban will provide support for outstanding graduates to return to their countries to teach. - Scholarship for Students of One-Academic-Year + MTCSOL
The scholarship is provided to Confucius Institute students from Africa and Latin America regions who would like to engage in the Chinese language teaching. Applicants shall sign agreements with the Confucius Institute or institutes to which they will be providing teaching services. Applicants are required to have bachelor degrees or its equivalent with a score of at least 180 on the HSK (level 3) and a score of at least 60 on the HSKK (primary level). Those who pass the first-academic-year assessment and score at least 180 on the HSK (level 5) can continue to study in China for the Master’s Degree in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages. Hanban will provide support for graduates returning to their countries to teach Chinese language by recruiting them as local teachers and providing wage subsidies, etc. - 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.
Applicants with HSK and HSKK scores will be given priority to all categories of scholarships. Winners of the finals of the ''Chinese Bridge'' Chinese Proficiency Competitions for Foreign College Students and for Foreign High School Students in China shall arrange their applications in accordance with the prize specifications Repetitive applications are invalid.
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 at the following rates (CNY Yuan per month):
a. CNY 1,400 for One-Academic-Year Students and One-Semester Students.
b. CNY 1,700 for Master’s Degree 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. Recruitment Procedures
From the issue date of the Prospectus to May 17, 2013, applicants should log on to the Confucius Institute Scholarship website at http://cis.chinese.cn, set up an individual account, read information and introduction of host institutes and majors, complete and submit the Confucius Institute Scholarship Application Form online.
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 15th, 2013. Hanban will also inform the host institutes and the recommending institutions, which will inform the applicants.
IV. 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:
- Photocopy of Passport Photo Page
- Photocopy of HSK and HSKK Result Report
- Notarized highest education diplomas attained or proof of study
- 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. The Master’s Degree Scholarship applicants are required to submit reference letters provided by two professors or associate professors (in Chinese or English). A written commitment stating that the applicant will be engaged in Chinese language teaching for at least 5 years after graduation (written in Chinese and sign with signature). - Applications under the age of 18 shall submit relevant legal documents of entrusted legal guardians in China.
- 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.
- Chinese language teachers shall submit certificate of employment and recommendation letters provided by institutes they work for.
- Those applying for the Scholarship for Students of One-Academic-Year + Master's Degree in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages are required to provide the agreement signed with the Confucius Institute or the institute which they will be working for.
- Other materials required by host institutes.
V. Entrance and Annual Appraisal
- 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.
- Scholarships will be canceled for those who cannot pass the health examination.
- Students for a Master’s degree in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages (MTCSOL) shall be subject to an annual appraisal organized by Harbin Normal University in the second semester before the end of the first school year after being enrolled according to the “Annual Appraisal Procedures for Confucius Institute Scholarship”. Only the eligible students are entitled to continue to receive the Scholarships in the following year.
VI. Host universities
1. Nankai University (City: Tianjin)
Please apply online and submit hard copies of application to the Confucius Institute at the University of Glasgow by 5th April 2013.
Address: Room 202, John McIntyre Building, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, G12 8QQ
Tel: 0141 330 7730
Email: confucius-enquiries@glasgow.ac.uk
For any enquiries, please contact:
Ms Meixing Sun
Program Coordinator
Foreign Students Section
Office for International Academic Exchanges
Nankai University
Tel: +86 (0) 22 2350 8686
Email: sunmeixing@nankai.edu.cn
2. Harbin Normal University (City: Harbin, Heilongjiang Province)
Please email your application to:
Mr Hao Sun
Recruitment and Admission Office, International College, Harbin Normal University
Address: 50 Hexing Road, Nangang District, Harbin, 150080
Tel:+86 451 8631 5015, +86 451 8806 7479
Fax:+86 451 8630 5382 Email： ichrbnu@yahoo.cn
Website：http://studyathrbnu.hrbnu.edu.cn/
If you have any enquiries, please contact Mr Sun as above.
3. South-Central University for Nationalities (City: Wuhan, Hubei Province)
Please apply online and/or email your application to:
Mr Xiaochen Li
International Affairs Office
South-Central University for Nationalities
Tel: +86 (0) 27 8753 2143
Email: toni_0324@yahoo.cn
15 places for one-year programme, 15 places for one-semester programme. If you have any enquiries, please contact Mr Li as above.
4. Northwest Normal University (City: Lanzhou, Gansu Province)
Please apply online and/or email your application to:
Mr Heping Wu
Culture, Communication, Cooperation
College of International Cultural Exchange
Northwest Normal University, China
Tel & Fax: +86 (0) 931 797 5620
Email: wuhpnet@gmail.com
http://foreign.nwnu.edu.cn
10 places for one-year programme, 10 places for one-semester programme. If you have any enquiries, please contact Mr Wu as above.
Nankai University is in partnership with the Confucius Institute and you are encouraged to apply to study there. Please bear in mind it is your decision to choose the university/city, the Confucius Institute will do its best to collect information for applicants but holds no responsibilities for your choice.
5. Hebei Normal University of Science & Technology (City: Qinghuangdao, Hebei Province)
Please apply online and/or email your application to:
Lily
International Exchange Center
Hebei Normal University of Science & Technology
Phone and Fax: +86 (0)335 853 1000
E-mail: hbksgj@yahoo.com
If have have any enquiries, please contact Lily above.
Study China Programme
Live and learn in China for three weeks
Study China is a unique learning opportunity, financed by the UK government funding students to experience Chinese life, culture, language, arts and business.
About Study China
Finance is provided by the UK government and managed by The University of Manchester providing students with a structured programme of learning at leading Chinese Universities.Study China is in it’s fourth year and has enabled over 1000 students to explore this fascinating country and culture.For three weeks you will live on campus as a student, attend a programme of tutorials and classes and enjoy the city you are living in.
Do I need to have Chinese language skills?
No, absolute beginners are welcome as are fluent speakers and every variation in between. You will be matched to a class depending on your previous skills and experience.
What will it cost?
UK government fund all of your tuition fees, accommodation costs, organised trips and excursions.You will need to pay for your own airfare and provide spending money.
Are there any bursaries or alternative funding available ?
Yes, Study China offer a Widening Participation bursary, a number of other universities offer bursaries specifically for their students to participate in Study China.
When is the next Study China Programme?
We are currently recruiting students for the Summer 2013 programme. There are currently two partnership universities participating in this programme with the possibility of additional universities which are yet to be confirmed.
Zhejiang University
East China Normal University
Dates: Arrive Saturday 10th August
Depart: Friday 30th August
Who can apply?
Full time students at an English, Scottish, Welsh or Northern Irish University or Higher/Further Education college completing any of the following :
• Undergraduate Degree • Nursing Diploma
• Master’s • Foundation Degree
• PGCE • HND
• PhD
How do I apply?
Go to the Study China website to complete an online application. Applications will be open from Thursday 28th March we anticipate filling all places by late June 2013, therefore recommend you submit an application as soon as possible.
Website address
To complete an online application and find out more information about Study China please visit : www.studychina.org.uk
