Yenching Academy Scholarship

Yenching Academy of Peking University

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Details checked on 30 October 2026. Dates and amounts change every year. Always confirm on the official page.

Who can apply

A bachelor's degree in any field (or in the final year, with the diploma in August), an outstanding academic record, interest in interdisciplinary China studies, leadership and community engagement, and English proof. International applicants must hold non-Chinese citizenship. Students from partner universities must first pass their home university's pre-selection.

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About this opportunity

A one-year interdisciplinary master's in China studies at Peking University, where every admitted student receives a fellowship.

How to apply, step by step

1. Check that you are eligible. A bachelor's degree in any field (or in the final year, with the diploma in August), an outstanding academic record, interest in interdisciplinary China studies, leadership and community engagement, and English proof. International applicants must hold non-Chinese citizenship. Students from partner universities must first pass their home university's pre-selection.
2. Note the deadline. Sep 1 – Nov 30 (annual; the 2027 entry round opened on 1 Sep 2026 and closes on 30 Nov 2026 at 9:00 Beijing time) Confirm the exact date on the official page.
3. Prepare your documents. Online application, essays, CV, transcripts, references, English evidence.
4. Apply on the official page. Open the official application page and submit your application before the deadline.

How applicants are selected

Application review → interviews → final selection

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Tips from our advisors

1. Read the eligibility line by line before you write anything. Most rejections are eligibility mismatches, not weak essays.
2. Show a clear link between your past studies, this programme and your career goal. Committees look for a story, not a list.
3. Spend most of your time on the criteria with the highest weight in the selection breakdown above.
4. Start at least 8 to 12 weeks early. Certified transcripts, translations and referee letters usually take longer than expected.
5. Ask your referees at least 4 weeks ahead and give them your CV, your draft SOP and the deadline.
6. Submit at least 48 hours before the deadline. Portals slow down on the last day.

Quick answers

Who can apply for Yenching Academy Scholarship?

A bachelor's degree in any field (or in the final year, with the diploma in August), an outstanding academic record, interest in interdisciplinary China studies, leadership and community engagement, and English proof. International applicants must hold non-Chinese citizenship. Students from partner universities must first pass their home university's pre-selection.

What does Yenching Academy Scholarship cover?

Fellowship covering tuition, accommodation, a monthly stipend, one round-trip travel fare and field study costs

When is the deadline for Yenching Academy Scholarship?

Sep 1 – Nov 30 (annual; the 2027 entry round opened on 1 Sep 2026 and closes on 30 Nov 2026 at 9:00 Beijing time) Dates change every year, so confirm on the official page.

Where can I study or work with Yenching Academy Scholarship?

Host countries: China.

What documents do I need for Yenching Academy Scholarship?

Online application, essays, CV, transcripts, references, English evidence.

How are applicants selected for Yenching Academy Scholarship?

Application review → interviews → final selection

How much work is the Yenching Academy Scholarship application?

High: essays + references + interview