Yenching Academy Scholarships 2027 | Tuition, accommodation, monthly stipend and travel allowance included

The Yenching Academy Scholarships 2027 at Peking University are open for international applicants seeking a fully funded two-year master’s degree in China Studies. The fellowship package includes tuition, accommodation, a monthly living stipend, medical insurance, a round-trip travel allowance and research-related expenses.

The Yenching Academy Fellowship supports international scholars pursuing a two-year master’s degree in China Studies at Peking University.

Applications for the 2027 cohort opened on 1 September 2026, with the application deadline set for 30 November 2026 at 9:00 a.m. Beijing time.

What Does the Fellowship Cover?

Every admitted scholar receives the Yenching Fellowship for the first academic year. The package covers:

Full tuition fees
Accommodation at Yenching Academy House
Monthly living stipend
Basic medical insurance
One round-trip travel allowance between the eligible base city and Beijing
Research and field-study expenses.

Second-year support is not completely automatic. Scholars who maintain good academic standing and remain in Beijing may apply for continued fellowship support.

Who Can Apply?

International applicants from any academic discipline may apply if they hold a bachelor’s degree or expect to receive one by August 2027.

Applicants should demonstrate:

Strong academic performance
Interest in interdisciplinary China Studies
Leadership potential, community involvement or extracurricular achievements
English proficiency
A valid non-Chinese passport for the international application route.

Previous study in China Studies or Chinese language is not required, and applicants who already hold a master’s degree may also apply.

Can You Apply Without IELTS?

Yes, under the conditions stated in the source. International applicants whose native language is English or who completed a degree taught entirely in English may qualify for an English-test exemption.

Applicants using the exemption should prepare official evidence showing that their degree was taught in English.

Applicants who do not qualify for an exemption can provide an accepted test result, including:

IELTS Academic: 7.0 overall
TOEFL iBT: 100 overall
Cambridge English Scale Advanced: 185
CET-6: 600
TEM-4: “良好” or above.

Documents Required

Applicants should prepare:

Online application form
Personal statement of up to 750 words
Statement of Research Interest of up to 1,500 words
CV
Official academic transcripts
Degree certificate or current enrolment certificate
Two academic recommendation letters
English test result or exemption evidence.

The two recommendation letters should come from eligible academic referees such as full or associate professors.

How to Apply

Applicants should create an account on the Yenching Academy application portal, complete the application in English, upload the required documents and register two eligible academic referees.

Students and alumni of listed Partner Universities may first need to complete their university’s internal pre-selection process, while applicants from other institutions normally apply directly through the Yenching portal.

Strong Application Call

Start your application preparation now. Gather your academic transcripts, degree evidence, CV and English-language documentation, then begin preparing the personal statement and research-interest statement.

Make sure both academic referees are registered and submit their recommendation letters before the closing time. Do not leave the application until the final hours, because incomplete applications or missing recommendation letters could prevent submission.

Application deadline: 30 November 2026 at 9:00 a.m. Beijing time.