Yenching Academy of Peking University Scholarship 2026

Yenching Academy applications for the 2026 cohort of Yenching Scholars.The Yenching Academy annually enrolls approximately 120 new students from both the abroad and Chinese Mainland, to study, live, and learn together.

• Table of Content
• About Yenching Academy of Peking University
• Yenching Academy of Peking University Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of Yenching Academy of Peking University Scholarship
• Requirements for Yenching Academy of Peking University Scholarship Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for Yenching Academy of Peking University Scholarship
• Documents Required for Application
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Yenching Academy of Peking University

The Yenching Academy offers a highly customizable Master's program in China studies for English speakers with varied levels of Chinese language competency. At the core of the program lies its emphasis on interdisciplinarity and the value it assigns to thinking about China; past, present and future - from both Chinese and international perspectives. It also aims to push the study of China beyond the boundaries of traditionally defined humanities and social science disciplines, and is designed to incorporate the experiences and intellectual training of its diverse student body. Scholars are ... continue reading

Yenching Academy of Peking University Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of Yenching Academy of Peking University Scholarship

• The duration of the Yenching Academy China Scholarship is 2 years which covers: 
• The full tuition fee.
• Accommodation at the Yenching Academy.
• Medical insurance.
• A monthly stipend will be given.
• One round-trip travel allowance will be given.
• Note: The benefits are for the first year. In order to continue the benefits, the fellows have to maintain their good academic standing.

Requirements for Yenching Academy of Peking University Scholarship Qualification

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in any field, or be currently enrolled in a Bachelor degree program and be on track to graduate no later than August 31, 2026*;

• An outstanding academic record;

• Strong interest in interdisciplinary study of China;

• A record of extracurricular achievement, community engagement, social responsibility, and leadership potential;

• English proficiency.

• Peking University does not allow students to be enrolled in other degree programs whilst studying at the university.

Interview date, Process and Venue for Yenching Academy of Peking University Scholarship

International applicants whose native language is English, or have graduated from an English-taught degree program (undergraduate or above), are not required to provide an English proficiency test report. Applicants from the Chinese regions of Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan (HMT) are required to provide an English proficiency test report, even if they have attended or graduated from an English-taught degree program. Without providing an English proficiency test report, candidates from these regions will need to take English as a Second Language after enrollment at Peking University. For applicants from the Chinese Mainland, an English proficiency test report is a compulsory application material.

Documents Required for Application

• 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:

  Peking University will only accept recommendation letters written by full professors or associate professors (or equivalent titles). Letters of recommendation must be submitted by professors in the applicant’s intended field of study.

• English requirements and minimum scores*:

IELTS (Academic): Overall 7.0

TOEFL (iBT): Overall 100

Cambridge English Scale (Advanced): Overall 185

CET 6: Overall 600

TEM 4: Pass level or above

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Application Deadline

How to Apply

Candidates may apply through Yenching Academy's online application portal. Each applicant will create an account on the Yenching Academy admissions portal and submit the required documents in English

More details will be available through the admissions portal once the applicant has created an account

Application Instructions for International Applicants

For more details, visit Yenching Academy of Peking University Scholarship webpage