The Confucius Institute at Rutgers University happily announces three new initiatives to promote Chinese language and culture during the 2009-2010 academic year. The first is a Faculty Fellowship in in Chinese Studies. This fellowship is available to all faculty members, full-time and part-time, affiliated with a university or college in the state of New Jersey and are engaged in teaching and/or research on China. Up to 5 Faculty Fellowships each at $3,000 will be offered for the 2009-2010 year. The second initiative is a scholarship for students enrolled in a Chinese Language Teacher Training program. All students enrolled in a Chinese language teacher training program at a university or college in New Jersey are eligible for one of 6 possible scholarships each at $1,000 for the 2009-2010 year. The final initiative is an essay Contest for college students studying Chinese. Any student enrolled in a Chinese language program at a university or college in New Jersey can participate. 3 prizes will be awarded. For more details, visit http://www.ciru.rutgers.edu/