Fellowships
The Yenching Scholars Program supports students in pursuing an interdisciplinary Master's in China Studies at the Yenching Academy of Peking University.
- What’s provided: Yenching Scholars are covered for cost of tuition, accommodations, and related fees, receive a monthly stipend, one time travel to and from Beijing, and support for field study.
- Location: Peking University, Beijing, China
- Field of Study/Work/Focus Area/Industry: All
- Program Type: Graduate Funding
- Duration: Two years
Eligibility
- Must have received bachelor's degree by the start of the program.
- Must be non-Chinese citizens with a valid passport or, if a resident of the Chinese Mainland, Hong Kong, Macao or Taiwan, must present a valid passport or citizenship documents dated prior to April 30, 2018, in addition to proof of cancellation of Chinese nationality.
Timeline
| Application launch | To be announced Fall 2026 |
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| Application advising | To be announced Fall 2026 |
| National Deadline | To be announced Fall 2026 |
How to Apply
The Yenching Scholarship application requires the following:
- Demographic and academic information
- Personal statement (750 words)
- Statement of research interest (1500 words)
- A Curriculum Vitae
- An official transcript
- Two academic letters of recommendation
Submit your complete application to the Yenching Scholarship application portal by the national deadline to be announced Fall 2026.
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