The Chinese government has decided to offer overseas study scholarships to another 21,300 students next year, marking a 17 per cent jump in comparison with the newly-added figure in 2013. Students from all Chinese universities or institutions that are eligible to grant doctoral degrees can apply for joint doctoral education programs, according to a Q&A with an unnamed official published on the website of the China Scholarship Council (CSC) on 27 September. In addition, the official said, master's programs will be available for people from administrative organs, public institutions and higher vocational schools, while artistic training programs will offer opportunities for students from schools and art troupes who have arts majors. Reports Xin Hua Net