Study in China

FINAL CALL!!!!  Application Deadline:  Monday, May 7, 2012 (noon)

Apply now for scholarships to study Chinese language in China.  Scholarship winners will be assigned to universities based on their program of study and their regional preferences. 

Scholarships from the Confucius Institute of China (Hanban) will be awarded for study in China during the 2012-2013 academic year (or for multiple years in a Chinese Studies Master's degree program).  Scholarships will provide tuition, basic dormitory accommodations, food allowance, local medical services and some domestic travel in China.

Eligibility requirements:

1) ages 18 to 35 years old

2) GPA of 3.0 or higher

3) proven Chinese language proficiency:

- for one year scholarship, must have completed Chinese 210 or higher by the end of spring 2012  OR  received a score of at least 120 on the New HSK Level 2 test

- for Master's program, must have received at least 180 on the New HSK Level 5 test.

Documents required:

1) transcript

2) personal statement about why you want to study in China

3) reference letter (Note: two reference letters from professors are required for the Master's application.)

4) copy of your resume

5) HSK test results (optional)

Click here for full program details.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE:  Monday, May 7, 2012 (noon)

Submit to:  Dr. Jing Wang, Confucius Institute at Mason

East Building, Room 129, George Mason University

4400 University Drive, MS 6D9, Fairfax VA 22030

For specific questions, please call Dr. Wang at 703-993-7779 or email her at jwang13@gmu.edu.

During the 2011-2012 academic year, the Confucius Institute of China (Hanban) provided 8 Mason students with full scholarships to study Chinese in China. These included 6 one-year scholarships and 2 two-year Master's program scholarships. The Chinese Government Scholarship was also awarded to 3 Mason students to study in China on a one-year scholarship. Mason students are studying at various colleges in China. Congratulations to all scholarships winners!

Summer 2012

The Confucius Institute at Mason will not be processing applications for the 2012 Chinese Bridge Summer Camp for American high school students due to budget allocations.  

However, the Confucius Institute at College of William and Mary (CI-CWM) and the Confucius Institute at Maryland (CI-Md) will be accepting applications for the 2012 Chinese Bridge summer camp for high school students. 

Virginia residents should apply to the CI-CWM and Maryland residents should apply to the CI-Md.  Residents of Washington, DC may apply to either institute.

Click here to download the Hanban 2012 Chinese Bridge Summer Camp Student Application Form

Click here fro the flyer on the Chinese Bridge summer camp through Confucius Institute at College of William and Mary.   CI-CWM Application  Deadline:  April 13, 2012

Click here for the flyer about the Chinese Bridge summer camp through Confucius Institute at Maryland.  CI-Md Application Deadline:  March 30, 2012

Chinese Language Programs in the U.S. and Abroad

Chinese language classes are offered by various organizations in the U.S. and abroad.  This lists provided below are compiled for the convenience and reference of students interested in learning Chinese.  The Confucius Institute at Mason does not recommend, endorse or support any of the programs listed.   Families need to carefully evaluate each program based upon their specific needs.

Programs in the U.S.

Click here for a listing of summer programs in the U.S. which offer intensive Chinese language classes for all ages and language levels.

Programs in China

Click here for a listing of programs in China that offer language study, experiential learning, internships, or volunteer opportunities for all ages.

Summary of 2009-2011 Chinese Bridge Summer Study Tours to China

The Confucius Institute of China (Hanban) has sponsored American high school students to live and travel in China for a two-week study abroad program since 2009. During that time, the Confucius Institute at Mason sent over 75 local high school students from Virginia, West Virginia and Washington D.C. to China under this program.  The students spent  ten days living at a residential high school in one of China's provinces where they participated in a program of beginning Chinese language and cultural classes and had the opportunity to meet some local students.  Participants also went to Beijing for several days to visit the important historical and cultural sites there.  All expenses in China, including dormitory accommodations, meal plan, beginning Chinese classes, domestic airfare, local transportation, and  sightseeing were paid by China.  Students paid for their international airfare, visa fees, medical evacuation insurance, and personal expenses.

Click here for FAQs about the 2011 Chinese Bridge Summer Camp.

Click here for highlights and photographs from the 2011 program.