National and International Fellowships at Brown

Yenching Scholarship

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 launchTo be announced Fall 2026
Application advisingTo be announced Fall 2026
National DeadlineTo 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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