As a rule, the recommending institution that can provide recommendation letters for students applying for CIS can be divided into 3 types given below:
1. Confucius Institutes and Confucius classrooms which have been in operation for more than six months.
2. Testing centers for Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK) which have the right to recommend Confucius Institute Scholarship candidates.
3. Oversea organizers of Chinese Bridge Competition: education and cultural offices (groups) of China’s oversea embassies (consulates), Confucius Institute and relevant educational institutions.