Pursue your master’s studies in China! The Yenching Academy of Peking University Scholarships are now open. In this article, we will explain in detail about the scholarship, its benefits, and the step-by-step application process.
The Yenching Academy of Peking University Scholarship for 2025-2026 is a fully funded master’s scholarship. 120 international students will be selected for this scholarship. It covers tuition fees, airfare, a monthly stipend, accommodation, and health insurance.
The Yenching Academy is a postgraduate college at Peking University, located in Beijing, China. It runs the Yenching Program, a fully funded global fellowship aimed at nurturing leaders who will promote global progress and cultural understanding. This is a great opportunity for fully funded scholarships to study in China.
The Yenching Academy of Peking University seeks to build a bridge between China and the world through an interdisciplinary master’s program in China Studies. The program gathers young leaders with a talent for innovation and leadership. In Yenching, students are immersed in an intensive learning environment to explore China’s past, present, and future role in the world. The goal is to shape a new generation of global citizens with a deep understanding of China.
Scholarship Summary
- Level of Study: Master’s
- Institution(s): Peking University
- Study in: China
- Opportunity Focus Areas:
- China in Transition
- Field Study
- Literature and Culture
- History and Archaeology
- Philosophy and Religion
- Law and Society
- Economics and Management
- Politics and International Relations
- Program Duration: Two years
- Application Deadline: December 1, 2024 (subject to updates in August 2024)
Scholarship Coverage
The Yenching Academy of Peking University Scholarships will provide the following benefits:
- Tuition fee
- Airfare
- Monthly stipend
- Accommodation
- Health insurance
Eligibility Criteria for Yenching Academy of Peking University Scholarships
To qualify for the Yenching Academy of Peking University Scholarships, candidates must meet all the following requirements:
- Required Language: English. Different English language proficiency tests are accepted with the following criteria. However, students or alumni from native English-speaking countries or degree programs (undergraduate or above) taught in English do not need to provide English proficiency test scores.
- IELTS (Academic): Overall 7.0
- TOEFL (iBT): Overall 100
- Cambridge English Scale (Advanced): Overall 185
- CET 6: Overall 600
- TEM 4: Pass level of “良好” or above
- Eligible Countries: Open to students from all countries
- Educational Requirements: Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree or transcript (16 years of education) at the time of application.
- Current students can apply if they will complete their degree by August 31, 2025.
- Academic Record: Applicants must have an outstanding academic record.
- Interest in Interdisciplinary Study: Applicants must have a strong interest in interdisciplinary study in China.
- Additional Preferences: Students will be preferred if they have extracurricular achievements, community engagement, social responsibility, and leadership skills.
How to apply for Yenching Academy of Peking University Scholarships?
Please follow the following application instructions to apply for this scholarship:
(1) Start your application through university online admission portal
(2) You can contact professors or faculty of the Yenching Academy for the supervision, it can increase your chance for scholarship selection. Click Here to See the Faculty Profiles
(3) Attach the following documents in pdf format.
- Completed online application form;
- Personal statement (750 words or less);
- Statement of Research Interest (maximum 1500 words, excluding citations);
- Curriculum Vitae;
- Official transcript(s);
- Diploma(s) or Certificate(s) of Enrollment;
- Two academic letters of recommendation;
- English requirements and minimum scores.
(4) Submit your application.
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