Yenching Academy Scholarship 2027 in China invites graduates from all around the globe to continue their master’s degree program on a fully-funded scholarship program. The students who demonstrate excellent academic, as well as and extracurricular records, are highly welcomed in this Chinese scholarship for masters. Importantly the best scholarship for national and international students does not have any restrictions on prior courses of study. Yenching Academy of Peking University grant allows every student who has a deep-rooted interest in China’s interdisciplinary studies – to try his/her luck.

SUMMARY

• Host Country: China
• Host University: Yenching Academy of Peking University
• Degree Level: Master’s Degree Program
• Deadline: 30 November 2026

DETAILS

1. Eligibility Criteria

 

 

 

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in any field, or be currently enrolled in a Bachelor's program with the expectation of receiving a diploma in August of the intended enrollment year,
• 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.

2. Benefits

The Yenching Academy provides a fully funded fellowship covering:

• Full tuition fees
• Accommodation
• Monthly stipend
• One round-trip travel fare
• Field study costs

3. Materials

• Completed online application form
• Personal Statement (750 words or less)
• Statement of Research Interest (maximum 1,500 words, excluding citations)
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Official transcript(s)
• Diploma(s) or Certificate of Enrollment
• Two academic recommendation letters in Chinese or English, submitted by full or associate professors in the applicant’s intended field
• English proficiency certificate:
  • IELTS Academic: 7.0
  • TOEFL iBT: 100
  • Cambridge English Scale: 185
  • CET 6: 600
  • TEM 4: “良好” (Good) or above
• English tests must be taken after September 1, 2025
• Applicants who are native English speakers or graduated from an English-taught degree program are exempt from the English test requirement.

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