Yenching Academy of Peking University Scholarship 2026 (Fully Funded)

Applications are now open for the Yenching Academy Scholarship 2026 in China. The academy annually selects around 120 new students from Mainland China and abroad to study, live, and learn together at Peking University. Notably, international students make up about 80% of the student body.

The Yenching Academy, a postgraduate college of Peking University in Beijing, offers the prestigious Yenching Scholarship. This is a fully funded global scholarship program that aims “to cultivate leaders who will advocate for global progress and cultural understanding.”

Yenching Academy of Peking University Scholarship

• Coverage: Fully Funded
• University: Peking University
• Degree: Master’s, Postgraduate
• Students: International Students
• Country: China
• Deadline: December 1, 2025

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Eligible Criteria

Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in any field or currently enrolled in a degree program awarded no later than August 31, 2025,*; An outstanding academic record; Strong interest in the 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 whilst studying at the university.

Required Documents

• Completed online application form;
• Personal statement (750 words or less);
• Statement of Research Interest (maximum 1500 words, excluding citations);
• Curriculum Vitae;
• Official transcript(s);
• Diploma(s) or Certificate(s) of Enrollment;
• Two academic letters of recommendation;
• English requirements and minimum scores:
  • IELTS (Academic): Overall 7.0
  • TOEFL (iBT): Overall 100
  • Cambridge English Scale (Advanced): Overall 185
  • CET 6: Overall 600
  • TEM 4: Pass level of “良好” or above

Native English speakers and alumni of an English-taught degree program (undergraduate or above) are not required to provide English proficiency test scores. 

Submission of English scores: For IELTS, TOEFL, and Cambridge tests, we will only accept scores sent directly to us from these organizations. Make sure you choose “Yenching Academy of Peking University” as the designated recipient of your scores when you book the exam time. For TOEFL, use the institution code: C488.

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Scholarship Benefits:

The Yenching Academy provides a generous fellowship to all scholars, including:

• Tuition fees
• Accommodation
• Monthly stipend
• One round-trip travel fare
• Field study costs

How To Apply

Candidates may apply through the Yenching Academy’s online application portal. Each applicant will create an account on the Yenching Academy admissions portal and submit the above-required documents in English.

All students and alumni of Partner Universities must apply through both the university’s internal application process and the Yenching Academy admissions portal.

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