The Confucius Institute   is a centre of education excellence for Australian companies wishing to do business in China, the general public who has an interest in Chinese language and culture and for Chinese companies and executives  working in Australia. The Institute is a partnership between the University of Melbourne and the State Government of Victoria, and is affiliated  with the Chinese Ministry of Education. It is one of over three hundred Confucius Institutes globally. The Institute conducts: * Chinese language classes (all levels) * In-house  language and Cross-Cultural training--Strategy, Human Resources, Marketing, Management, Legal and Financial issues * Market research focus groups * Cultural events Broaden your skills and knowledge on China, Chinese business, language and culture with the Confucius Institute at the University of Melbourne. 2014 Confucius Institute Scholarship applications have opened. Confucius Institute students and alumni (aged 18-35) are encouraged to apply . Scholarships available in 2014: * One academic year of in-country Chinese study * One semester of in-country Chinese study * Master of Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages (MTCSOL) * One academic year of Chinese study + MTCSOL Scholarships cover tuition fees, registration fees, fees for basic learning materials and accommodation on campus; a monthly allowance; one-off settlement subsidy and comprehensive medical insurance and benefit plan for international students in China. See http://cis.chinese.cn for more information. Please contact Lianying Hao before applying. Apply before 3 May 2014. Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens in good health. The scholarship will be offered every year. Please contact the Confucius Institute at the University of Melbourne for further information. Contact Person:  Lianying Hao: lyhao@unimelb.edu.au If you want to know more about Scholarships available in 2014, you should_.
call the Confucius Institute write a letter to the headmaster of the Confucius Institute log on http://cis.chinese.cn ask your friend in Australia