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Yenching Academy Scholarship

A full fellowship for the China Studies master’s programme at Peking University.

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🇨🇳 ChinaYenching Academy · Peking University

At a glance

Study level

Master’s

Destination

China

Funding

Full fellowship

Eligible applicants

International applicants

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Overview

Yenching Academy offers a full fellowship for its interdisciplinary China Studies master’s programme at Peking University.

Application checklist

What you’ll need

The confirmed essentials for this application. Always check the official source before applying.

  1. Previous qualificationA bachelor’s degree in any field, or completion by August of the enrolment year.
  2. English testIELTS Academic 7.0, TOEFL iBT 100, or Cambridge English 185 (tests taken after September 1, 2025). Not required for native English speakers or graduates of English-taught degrees.

What this scholarship covers

Tuition

Included

Accommodation

Included

Monthly stipend

Included

One round-trip journey

Included

Field study costs

Included

Yenching Academy states that it provides full fellowships to Yenching Scholars. Confirm the current award terms and admissions requirements before applying.

Are you eligible?

Eligibility review

Checked against the official criteria on October 10, 2026

Check official criteria

International students

Conditional

Domestic students

See official criteria

Scholarship scope

University-specific

Last eligibility check

October 10, 2026

Who can apply

Citizenship
Applicant group: International.
International eligibility
Open to international applicants and applicants from Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan. Mainland Chinese applicants use a separate Peking University Graduate School route.

Academic requirements

Minimum grades / GPANot published
No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.

Study restrictions and coverage

Countries
China

Official eligibility summary

Generally intended for international applicants seeking the Yenching Academy China Studies master’s programme. Confirm the latest admissions requirements on the official site.

Academic background

  • Admissions requirements are set by Yenching Academy

Other conditions

  • Application requirements

Required documents

  • Admissions application materials

How to apply

  1. 1

    Review the Yenching Academy application information.

  2. 2

    Prepare the required admissions materials.

  3. 3

    Apply through Peking University’s official process.

Application timeline

  1. Application cycle

    November 30, 2026

    2027 cohort: apply by November 30, 2026 (9:00 Beijing time). Confirm dates on the provider’s official page.

Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.

Official source

Yenching Academy of Peking University

Official university programme page

Last checked October 10, 2026

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Your next steps

  1. 01Review the official application information.
  2. 02Prepare the requested admissions materials.
  3. 03Confirm the deadline.
  4. 04Apply through the official process.
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Frequently asked questions

What programme does the fellowship support?

It supports Yenching Academy’s interdisciplinary master’s programme in China Studies.