Confucius Institute NTU Fund

Confucius Institute Fund, NTU

Introduction on Confucius Institute Fund, NTU
Confucius Institute Fund, NTU was set up in July 2007 with the active and financial support from local Chinese community leaders, clans and business associations. Among them was businessman and Nanyang University alumnus, Mr Liew Sing Hun, who gave $100,000 to start the Confucius Institute Fund, NTU. Others who swiftly followed Mr Liew’s footsteps include business leader, Mr Ho Kiau Seng, president of the Nanyang Khek Community Guild and he gave $200,000. The biggest single donation - $300,000 – came from the Char Yong (Dabu) Association. The $1million fund was then matched on a 1 to 1 government funding; thus, a total of $2 million was raised for the fund.

The aim of setting up the fund is to encourage and promote the writings of the World Chinese literature, and to recognize the well known works through the Nanyang Chinese Literature Award and holding biennial International forums on topics pertaining to Chinese literature.

Introduction on ‘Nanyang Chinese Literature Award’
i) Background
The inaugural ‘Nanyang Chinese Literature Award’ was launched on 22 Nov 2008, with $40,000 in cash, an exclusive sculpture plus a grant for publication. The biennial award is open to any overseas Chinese (excluding China, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau).

ii) Objectives of the fund
To promote the exchange of Chinese and foreign literature and raise the awareness for Chinese literature.
To advocate and promote Chinese literature and culture, identify and recognize eminent Chinese writers around the world.
To establish a global network for Chinese writers around the world.

iii) Awards & Events
Nanyang Chinese Literature Award
The Nanyang Chinese Literature Award is open to all overseas Chinese (excluding China, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau) every 2 years.

International Forum on modern Chinese literature
An international forum on modern Chinese literature will also be held in conjunction with the Nanyang Chinese Literature Award. Eminent speakers and Professors from China, Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia and Taiwan will be invited to give presentations and talks pertaining to Chinese literature topics.

Chinese language and culture research projects
In order to promote Chinese culture and language research, the Institute carries out projects related to Chinese language and culture.

Committee members of Confucius Institute, NTU Fund