Yenching Academy of Peking University 2027 Fully Funded Master’s Scholarship
Organization: Yenching Academy of Peking University
Host country: China
Degree level: Masters
Funding: Fully Funded
Deadline: Open / Rolling
Eligible countries: All countries
Fields of study: Economics and Management, Politics and International Relations, Law and Society, History and Archaeology, Literature and Culture
Yenching Academy annually admits around 120 new scholars to an interdisciplinary, English‑taught Master’s programme focused on China Studies. The programme combines coursework, independent research, field studies and interaction with scholars and leaders worldwide. Applicants must hold at least a Bachelor’s degree, demonstrate outstanding academic performance, leadership potential and meet English proficiency requirements. The generous fellowship provides full tuition, accommodation, a monthly stipend, round‑trip travel and field‑study funding.
Benefits
Full tuition fees
Accommodation
Monthly stipend
One round-trip travel fare
Field study costs
Eligibility
Applicants must hold a minimum Bachelor’s degree in any field or be enrolled with expected graduation by August of the enrollment year
International applicants must be non‑Chinese citizens with a valid passport
Applicants from Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan have separate application routes as described on the portal
Requirements
IELTS Academic: Overall 7.0
TOEFL iBT: Overall 100
Cambridge English Scale (Advanced): 185
CET 6: 600
TEM 4: Pass level of “良好” or above
Required Documents
Completed online application form
Personal statement of 750 words or less
Statement of Research Interest of up to 1,500 words
Curriculum Vitae
Official academic transcript(s)
Diploma or Certificate of Enrollment
Two academic recommendation letters
English proficiency test results, where required
Programs of Study
Master’s in China Studies
Application Process
Create an account on the Yenching Academy admissions portal
Complete and submit the online application form with all required documents in English
How to Apply
Interested applicants should create an account and submit their application through the official Yenching Academy admissions portal.
Official Yenching Academy Admissions Page: Yenching Academy Admissions – Peking University
Application Portal: Yenching Academy Online Application Portal
Applicants should carefully review the official requirements and prepare their academic documents, research statement, personal statement, recommendation letters and English-language evidence before submitting the application.
Selection Process
Students and alumni of Yenching Academy’s Partner Universities must first participate in their home university’s internal pre-selection process before submitting the Yenching Academy application.