The Yenching Academy Scholarship 2026 at Peking University invites graduates from around the world to pursue a fully funded master’s degree program in China. This prestigious fellowship welcomes students with strong academic and extracurricular records, regardless of their prior field of study.

Around 80% of Yenching Academy students are international students, making it a truly global program. It allows scholars to deepen their knowledge of China through interdisciplinary research, cultural immersion, and academic exchange.

🔆 Host Country & University
✅ Host Country: China
✅ Host University: Yenching Academy of Peking University

🔆 Degree Level
✅ Master’s Degree Program

🔆 Program Duration
✅ 2 Years

🔆 Research Areas
✅ Economics and Management
✅ History and Archaeology
✅ Philosophy and Religion
✅ Politics and International Relations
✅ Law and Society
✅ Literature and Culture

🔆 Benefits
✅ Full tuition fee coverage
✅ Accommodation in a two-bed suite at Yenching Academy (shared bathroom with same gender)
✅ Medical insurance
✅ Monthly stipend
✅ One round-trip travel allowance

🔆 Eligibility Criteria
✅ Must hold at least a bachelor’s degree (or be enrolled in a degree program)
✅ Graduation must be completed by 31st August 2026
✅ Excellent academic record required
✅ Must demonstrate English proficiency with official certification
✅ Must be able to reside in Beijing during the master’s program
✅ Mainland Chinese students must stay in Beijing for the full two years
✅ International students may return home during studies (with advisor’s permission)
✅ No requirement for prior Chinese language knowledge (Chinese courses are mandatory for all)
✅ Open to both male and female applicants

🔆 How to Apply
✅ Apply through the official admission portal
✅ Create an account and complete the application form
✅ Select “Yenching Academy of Peking University” as the recipient of your English proficiency test scores
✅ Submit all required documents and personal details carefully

🔆 Required Documents
✅ Completed online application form
✅ Personal statement
✅ Research proposal
✅ Curriculum Vitae (CV)
✅ Official transcript
✅ Diploma or Certificate of Enrollment
✅ Two letters of recommendation
✅ English proficiency test certificate (sent directly to Yenching Academy)

🔆 Deadline
✅ Application deadline: 1 December 2025