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The Yenching Academy Scholarship in China is for graduates from all around the globe to continue their master’s degree program on a fully-funded basis.
Scholarship Summary
Institution(s): Peking University
Degree level: Master's
Scholarship Coverage: Fully Funded
Eligible Nationality: All Countries
Award Country: China
Deadline: December 1, 2025
Courses Covered
Economics and Management
History and Archeology
Philosophy and Religion
Politics and International Relations
Law and Society
Literature and Culture.
Scholarship Benefits
The fellowship covers the full tuition fee.
The fellows will be given accommodation at the Yenching Academy. They will be given a two-bed suite, which will have a shared bathroom common to two persons of the same gender.
The fellow will receive medical insurance.
A monthly stipend will be given.
One round-trip travel allowance will be given.
Note: The benefits are for the first year. To continue the benefits, the fellows have to maintain their good academic standing.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for this scholarship, you must have;
Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in any field or be currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program and be on track to graduate no later than August 31, 2025.
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 while studying at the university.
How to Apply for the 2026 Yenching Academy Scholarship
To apply, follow the procedures below:
The candidates have to apply through the admission portal.
Candidates must create an account on the portal.
The Yenching Academy of Peking University only accepts English Proficiency Certificates that are sent to the academy directly by the organization. So, the candidates must choose “Yenching Academy of Peking University” as the designated recipient of the scorecards.
Make sure to provide all the relevant documents and personal details appropriately.
Application Deadline: December 1, 2025
Official Link: https://yenchingacademy.pku.edu.cn/ADMISSIONS.htm
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