Scholarship stipend: the monthly living allowance of the Chinese Government Scholarship
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In the Application Guide for Chinese Government Scholarship, "Stipend" is item 3 of the scholarship coverage list in section III. The guide sets a fixed monthly amount for each study category. The guide is published by the China Scholarship Council on Campus China. See also Scholarships on this site.
Definition
Stipend is item 3 of the coverage list in section III, "Scholarship Coverage". The other three items are tuition fees, a free university dormitory or accommodation subsidy, and comprehensive medical insurance.
What the official text says
Section II, "Supporting Categories, Duration, Institutions, and Majors", gives the duration line. It states that the Chinese Government Scholarship covers both major study and Chinese language (preparatory) study. It states that the language courses last one year, and that the duration of the scholarship for major study conforms to that as required.
Section III, item 3, sets the monthly stipend by category:
| Category (as printed) | Monthly stipend |
|---|---|
| Undergraduates | CNY 2,500 per month |
| Master's students/general scholars | CNY 3,000 per month |
| Doctoral students/senior scholars | CNY 3,500 per month |
Section III, item 4, sets the two comprehensive medical insurance figures:
- CNY 800 per person per year.
- CNY 400 per person, for programs lasting less than six months.
Related terms
- Tuition fees
- Accommodation subsidy
- Comprehensive medical insurance
- Chinese Government Scholarship
- Duration of scholarship study
Sources
- Application Guide for Chinese Government Scholarship, China Scholarship Council (Campus China)
Checked 11 October 2026.
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