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Yenching Academy of Peking University Scholarship 2025 (Fully Funded)

5th October 20244 Comments2

Application is invited to apply for the Yenching Academy of Peking University Scholarship In China 2025. The Yenching Academy annually enrolls approximately 120 new students from both the Chinese Mainland and abroad, to study, live, and learn together. International students comprise roughly 80% of the student body.

The Yenching Academy is a postgraduate college of Peking University, located in Beijing, China. It hosts the Yenching Scholarship, a fully funded prestigious global scholarship program, designed “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: Masters, Postgraduate
Students: International Students
Country: China
Deadline: December 1, 2024

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