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Yenching Academy Scholarship 2027


Country: China

University: Peking University – Yenching Academy

Degree: Master's

Deadline: 2026-11-30


Description

Yenching Academy Scholarship 2027 at Peking University offers outstanding students the opportunity to pursue a two-year Master of China Studies in Beijing. The programme is designed around interdisciplinary study of China and combines academic coursework, research, field study and cultural engagement. The Academy welcomes applicants from around the world and aims to develop young scholars and future leaders with an interest in China and global affairs. For the 2027 international admission cycle, applications open on 1 September 2026 and close on 30 November 2026 at 9:00 AM Beijing Time. Applicants should hold a Bachelor's degree or be current undergraduate students who will obtain their Bachelor's degree by August of the intended enrollment year. Strong academic performance, interdisciplinary interests, interest in China-related research, extracurricular involvement and leadership potential are considered. The Yenching Scholarship provides full scholarship support, including tuition, accommodation, a living and academic allowance, a one-time round-trip travel allowance, and field study course expenses. The programme is conducted primarily in English. Applicants normally need IELTS Academic 7.0, TOEFL iBT 100, Cambridge English 185, or another accepted qualification. Certain international applicants may receive an English-test exemption if they are native English speakers or graduated from an entirely English-taught degree programme.


Benefits

  • Full tuition fee coverage
  • Accommodation
  • Living and academic allowance
  • One-time round-trip travel allowance
  • Field study course expenses
  • Two-year Master's programme
  • Interdisciplinary academic education

Eligibility

  • International students
  • Bachelor's degree holders
  • Current undergraduate students graduating before August of enrollment year
  • Excellent academic performance
  • Interest in interdisciplinary studies
  • Strong interest in China-related research
  • Extracurricular involvement
  • Leadership potential
  • Strong English proficiency

Required Documents

  • Online application form
  • Personal statement up to 750 words
  • Research interest statement up to 1500 words
  • CV
  • Academic transcripts
  • Bachelor's degree certificate or enrollment certificate
  • Two recommendation letters
  • English proficiency test score where required


Programs Offered

  • Politics and International Relations
  • Economics and Management
  • Law and Society
  • Literature and Culture
  • History and Archaeology
  • Philosophy and Religion

About the Role

A two-year interdisciplinary Master of China Studies programme combining academic study, research, fieldwork and cultural engagement at Peking University.

How to Apply

  • Visit the official Yenching Academy website
  • Register on the online application platform
  • Review eligibility requirements
  • Prepare the required documents
  • Select your academic interests
  • Upload the personal statement and research interest statement
  • Submit recommendation letters and English proficiency evidence where required
  • Submit the complete application before 30 November 2026 at 9:00 AM Beijing Time

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