The Yenching Academy of Peking University in Beijing, China, is accepting applications for its Master's programme, and its generous fellowship is offered to all scholars. The fellowship covers tuition, accommodation, a monthly stipend, one round-trip ticket and fieldwork. Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens with a valid passport. The deadline for international applicants is 30 November 2026 at 9:00 am Beijing time. At Youth Works Hub, we went through the official admissions information, and every detail is set out below.
What Is the Yenching Academy?
The Yenching Academy is a Master's programme of Peking University in Beijing. Applicants apply through the Academy's admissions page and an online application portal, both listed in the Links section below. The programme is aimed at graduates with an outstanding academic record and a real interest in China studies.
What the Yenching Fellowship Covers
The official admissions page describes a "generous fellowship to all scholars". It includes:
🏫 Tuition
🏠 Accommodation
💵 A monthly stipend
✈️ One round-trip ticket
🧭 Fieldwork
The exact amounts are not given on the admissions page, so check the official site for current figures before you apply.
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Who Can Apply?
🛂 Citizenship: applicants must be non-Chinese citizens with a valid passport
🎓 Degree: at least a Bachelor's degree; applicants who will complete it by August can also apply
📈 Academic record: an outstanding academic record
🀄 Interest: a demonstrated interest in China studies
🗣️ English: proof of English proficiency (some applicants are exempt from the test)
Application Documents
Your online application includes:
📋 The online application form
✍️ A personal statement of 750 words or less
🔬 A Statement of Research Interest of maximum 1,500 words, excluding citations
📄 Your CV
📑 Your transcript
🎓 Your diploma or enrolment certificate
👥 Two academic references
🗂️ English test results (exemptions apply)
Two of these documents are essays, so it is worth reading our guide on how to write a scholarship motivation letter before you start writing your personal statement.
Deadlines for Each Group of Applicants
⏳ International applicants: 30 November 2026, 9:00 am Beijing time
🗓️ Applicants from Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan: 8 January 2027, 12:00 noon Beijing time
How to Apply
🖥️ Complete the online application on the official Yenching Academy application portal
📤 Upload all the documents listed above
👥 Make sure your two academic referees submit their references
Find more funded study options in the Scholarships category on Youth Works Hub.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply to the Yenching Academy?
Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens with a valid passport. They need at least a Bachelor's degree (it may be completed by August), an outstanding academic record, an interest in China studies and proof of English proficiency.
What does the Yenching fellowship include?
The admissions page says the generous fellowship is offered to all scholars and covers tuition, accommodation, a monthly stipend, one round-trip ticket and fieldwork. Exact amounts are not listed there.
What is the application deadline?
For international applicants the deadline is 30 November 2026 at 9:00 am Beijing time. Applicants from Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan have until 8 January 2027 at 12:00 noon Beijing time.
Which documents do I need?
You need the online form, a personal statement (750 words or less), a Statement of Research Interest (maximum 1,500 words, excluding citations), a CV, a transcript, a diploma or enrolment certificate, two academic references and an English test result, unless you are exempt.
Can I apply if I have not finished my Bachelor's degree yet?
Yes, if you will complete your Bachelor's degree by August. The minimum requirement is a Bachelor's degree.
Do I need an English test?
English proficiency is required, but the admissions page notes that some applicants are exempt from the test.
Deadline
⏳ 30 November 2026
Links
🔗 Admissions information: https://yenchingacademy.pku.edu.cn/ADMISSIONS.htm
📝 Online application: https://apply.yca.pku.edu.cn/
