Funding & benefits
One round-trip travel fare
Eligible programmes & fields
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About the scholarship
Generous fellowship for Yenching Academy scholars pursuing the interdisciplinary Master in China Studies at Peking University.
Depending on the award tier or route, verified benefits include Full tuition coverage, travel support. The opportunity currently maps to study areas including China Studies, Interdisciplinary humanities and social sciences, Social Sciences. There is no separate scholarship application: scholarship consideration is tied to the official admission/application process. Use the programme and eligibility sections below to decide whether the opportunity matches your academic background before opening the official application portal.
Eligibility requirements
- Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in any field, or be currently enrolled in a Bachelor degree program and be on track to graduate no later than August 31, 2027*;
- English proficiency.
- Two academic letters of recommendation (Chinese or English):
- English requirements and minimum scores*:
- For Mainland Chinese Candidates: Application timeline for the 2026 Yenching Academy Summer Experience: 8:00 am on June 1 to 12:00 noon on June 8, 2026 (Beijing time). More information is available on the Yenching Academy application portal and the Peking University Graduate Admissions website.
- Admissions Tel: 86-10-6274 4510 (Domestic) 86-10-6276 6358 (International) Email：yca-admissions@pku.edu.cn
- Bachelor's degree completed before enrollment in 2027
- English proficiency required unless exempt; accepted tests and validity rules are published by Yenching Academy.
- International candidates must be non-Chinese citizens with a valid passport and meet the Academy’s citizenship rules.
Should you apply?
Likely a good fit if
- You are looking for Master's funding.
- Your intended study area is related to China Studies, Interdisciplinary humanities and social sciences, Social Sciences.
- Your citizenship / nationality satisfies the stated applicant rule.
- Your prior academic background meets the stated degree requirement.
- You can satisfy the stated English-language requirement.
- You want a fully funded route rather than tuition-only support.
- You are prepared to study in China.
Review carefully if
- Applicants who do not hold the required prior degree/background may not be eligible.
- Applicants who cannot meet the stated language requirement should review the official waiver/rule carefully.
This is a factual screening summary based on the verified eligibility information above; the awarding institution makes the final eligibility decision.
Required documents
- An outstanding academic record;
- Personal statement (750 words or less);
- Official transcript(s);
- Diploma(s) or Certificate(s) of Enrollment;
- Two academic letters of recommendation (Chinese or English):
Application process
Official sources & verification
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Official sources last checked: 17 Aug 2026