Application Procedures for

DUT 2015 Confucius Institute Scholarship

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/Hanban (hereinafter referred to as Hanban) launches a “Confucius Institute Scholarship” program to sponsor foreign students, scholars and Chinese language teachers to study Chinese in relevant universities of China (hereinafter referred to as “Host Institutes” ).

Ⅰ. Category of Scholarship and Eligibility Criteria

The scholarship of 2015 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 16 and 35.

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 major Chinese Language. The time of entrance is Autumn 2015 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 a score of at least 180 on the BCT (A) and at least 180 on the BCT (oral Chinese).

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 major Chinese Language. The time of entrance is Autumn 2015 or Spring 2016 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 (primary level), or a score of at least 180 on the BCT (A) and at least 180 on the BCT (oral Chinese).

Ⅱ. Scholarship Coverage and Criteria

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

CNY 2,500 for One-Academic-Year Students and One-Semester Students

Ⅲ. Recruitment Procedures

1. From the issue date of the Procedures, applicants can log on to the Confucius Institute Scholarship website at set up an individual account, read information and introduction of host institutes and majors, complete and submit the Confucius Institute Scholarship Application Form online. The application deadline is May 10, 2015.

2. Confucius Institutes (independently set-up Confucius Classrooms), overseas Chinese test centers, educational and cultural offices (sections) of Chinese Embassies (Consulates), host institutes and institutions of higher education in those countries with no 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, 2015.

3. Host institutes are responsible for reviewing the qualification of applicants and submitting the proposed enrollment name list of qualified candidates to Hanban by May 31, 2015.

4. Hanban will organize an expert panel to make the final selection, and publish the name list of successful applicants on the Scholarship website after June 15, 2015. Hanban will also inform the host institutes and the recommending institutions, and the recommending institutions will inform the applicants.

5. The host institutes will post “Admission Letter”, “Enrollment Instructions”, “Visa Application Form for Foreigners to Study in China" (JW202 Form), electronic CIS certificate, and other related materials to successful applicants’ postal addresses in the application forms, and also inform the recommending institutions and applicants before July 1, 2015.

Ⅳ. 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 or BCT, BCT (oral Chinese) score reports.

3. Notarized highest education diploma attained (scheduled graduation proof or official proof of student status). Documents in languages other than Chinese or English must be attached with notarized translations in Chinese or English.

4. Reference letter. College students majored in Chinese in countries with no Confucius Institutes established shall submit a reference letter signed and issued by the university President.

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.

Ⅴ. Attention

1. If your name on the application form is different from your passport, or the relevant documents is not completed, your application will be invalid.

2. The scholarship winners shall register at the host institutes before the deadline set by the institutes. If you cannot register on time, you must inform the host institutes in written notice with the reason before 15 days of registration, and Scholarships will not be reserved for those who do not register on time without reasonable cause.

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

Ⅵ. Contact Information

School of International Education, Dalian University of Technology

Address: School of International Education

Dalian University of Technology

Linggong Road No.2, Gaoxinyuan District

Dalian 116024, P.R. China

Tel: +86-411-84706048/84706370

Fax: +86-411-84770361

Email: dutsice@

CIS scholarship website:

Chinese test website:

School of International Education

Dalian University of Technology