Yenching Academy Scholarship 2027 at Peking University (Fully Funded)

The Yenching Academy of Peking University offers an interdisciplinary Master's programme in China Studies, taught in English, for students who want to understand China in depth. Each year it enrolls about 120 students from mainland China and abroad, and international students make up roughly 75% of the cohort. All Yenching Scholars receive a fellowship, so the programme is fully funded. What the fellowship covers - Tuition fees - Accommodation - A monthly stipend - One round-trip travel fare - Field study costs Who can apply The Academy looks for applicants who have: - A Bachelor's degree in any field, or who are currently in a Bachelor's programme and will receive the diploma in August of the intended enrollment year - An outstanding academic record - A strong interest in the interdisciplinary study of China - A record of extracurricular achievement, community engagement, social responsibility and leadership potential - English proficiency International applicants must be non-Chinese citizens with a valid passport. Peking University does not allow students to be enrolled in another degree programme while studying there. Students and alumni of the Academy's partner universities must first go through their home university's internal pre-selection process. English requirements Applicants need one of these scores: IELTS Academic 7.0 overall, TOEFL iBT 100 overall, Cambridge English Scale (Advanced) 185, CET 6 score of 600, or a TEM 4 pass at the required level. Tests must have been taken after 1 September 2025. IELTS and TOEFL scores must be sent directly to the Academy by the testing organisation, and some test types, such as TOEFL Home Edition and IELTS Online, are not accepted. Applicants whose native language is English, or who graduated from an English-taught degree, do not need a test report. What you need to submit - The online application form - A personal statement (maximum 750 words) - A statement of research interest (maximum 1,500 words, excluding citations) - A CV - Official transcripts - Your diploma or certificate of enrollment - Two academic recommendation letters from full or associate professors in your intended field of study Deadline Applications for the 2027 cohort opened on 1 September 2026 and close on 30 November 2026 at 9:00 AM Beijing time. That is 6:00 AM in Pakistan. Recommendation letters must also arrive before the deadline for your application to count, so ask your professors early. How to apply 1. Create an account on the Yenching Academy admissions portal. 2. Upload your documents and fill in the application form. 3. Send your official English test scores to the Academy. 4. Enter your recommenders' details so they can upload their letters online. 5. Submit before the deadline. A tip for your statements The research interest statement matters as much as your grades. Pick a specific question about China that connects to your own field, explain what you already know about it, and show why an interdisciplinary programme is the right place to study it. Please confirm all dates and requirements on the official Yenching Academy website before you apply. For questions, the admissions office can be reached at yca-admissions@pku.edu.cn.