Fully Funded 2026 Yenching Academy Scholarship at Peking University
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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.
The students who demonstrate excellent academic, as well as extracurricular, records are highly welcome to apply for the Peking University Scholarship.
The Yenching Academy annually enrols approximately 120 new students from both the Chinese Mainland and abroad to study, live, and learn together, and international students comprise roughly 80% of the student body.
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.
Duration and Reward
- The duration of the Yenching Academy China Scholarship is 2 years.
- 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 common bathroom shared by 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. In order to continue the benefits, the fellows have to maintain their good academic standing.
Required Documents
To apply, candidates will create an account on the Yenching Academy admissions portal and submit the following materials in English:
- Completed online application form;
- Personal statement
- Research proposal
- Curriculum Vitae
- Official transcript
- Diploma or Certificate of Enrollment;
- Letter of recommendation (two)
- English Proficiency Test Certificate.
Application Deadline
The application deadline is December 1, 2025. Interested and qualified candidates should apply HERE