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Yenching Academy Scholarship 2027

Offered by Yenching Academy of Peking University

About this scholarship

The Yenching Academy at Peking University in Beijing offers a fully funded master's degree in China Studies for graduates from around the world. Scholars choose a research area such as politics and international relations, economics and management, law and society, history and archaeology, philosophy and religion, or literature and culture, and live and learn with Chinese and international classmates. Applications for the September 2027 intake are open to international candidates, and the deadline is 30 November 2026 at 9:00 am Beijing time. Students of partner universities must first pass their own university's pre-selection.

Details checked on the sponsor's own page: yenchingacademy.pku.edu.cn. Always confirm on the sponsor's site before applying.

Who can apply

  • Any nationality outside mainland China
  • Bachelor's degree by the start of the programme
  • Strong academic record and leadership
  • Interest in China and the wider world

Documents you need

Online applicationTranscriptsPersonal statementResearch proposalTwo recommendation lettersCV