Foreign students receive up to 99,800 yuan aid

International students awarded Chinese Government Scholarships are receiving increased financial support following a change in the way the system works.

The ministries of finance and education announced last month that the amount paid to an undergraduate has been increased to a maximum of 66,200 yuan ($10,660) a year. Master's students receive up to 79,200 yuan, while doctoral students collect up to 99,800 yuan.

The Ministry of Education said the new financial support standard applies to all scholarship recipients who have been studying in China since September, and arrears will be paid to reflect the increase.