Yenching Academy Scholarship 2027 at Peking University for MS

Applications are now open for the Yenching Academy Scholarship 2027 at Peking University in Beijing, China. This is a fully funded master’s program in interdisciplinary China studies, open to students from around the world. The fellowship covers tuition, accommodation, a monthly stipend, one round trip flight and field study costs.

International students must apply by November 30, 2026 (9:00 am Beijing time). You can apply with a Bachelor’s degree in any field, or if you are a final year student who will graduate by August 2027. The official details do not mention an application fee. You can check out BS, MS, PhD and postdoc positions here.

Key Details:

• Degree Level: Master’s degree
• Host Country: China
• Host University: Yenching Academy, Peking University, Beijing
• Funding Type: Fully funded.
• Application Deadline for International Candidates: November 30, 2026, 9:00 am Beijing time
• Application Deadline for Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan Candidates: January 8, 2027, 12:00 noon Beijing time
• Open for All Nationalities: Yes.

What This Scholarship Offers:

• Free tuition, so you do not pay for your master’s degree
• Free accommodation, so you have a place to live during your studies
• A monthly stipend to help with your daily living costs
• One round trip travel fare, so you can reach Beijing and return home
• Field study costs covered, so you can travel and learn from real places across China

Beyond money, you gain:

• A master’s degree from one of the top universities in Asia
• A chance to study China from many angles, instead of just one subject
• A close community of about 120 scholars from different countries and backgrounds
• Living and learning in Beijing, which helps you build skills and connections for a global career

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Eligibility Criteria:

• A Bachelor’s degree in any field, or be currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s program and expect to receive your diploma in August of the year you plan to enroll
• An outstanding academic record
• A strong interest in interdisciplinary study of China
• A record of extracurricular achievement, community engagement, social responsibility and leadership potential
• English proficiency

Please note that Peking University does not allow students to be enrolled in other degree programs while studying there.

Eligibility for International Applicants

• You must be a non Chinese citizen with a valid passport.
• Former citizens of Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao or Taiwan who have emigrated must show a valid passport or citizenship documents dated before April 30, 2021.
• These applicants must also show proof that their Chinese nationality has been cancelled.

Partner University Students

If you study at, or graduated from, a Yenching Academy Partner University, you must first go through your home university’s internal selection process. Only after that can you apply to the Yenching Academy.

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Programs Available:

Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree in any field can apply. The program offers these areas of study:

• Politics and International Relations
• Economics and Management
• Law and Society
• History and Civilizations
• Literature and Culture
• Philosophy and Religion

English Language Requirements:

You need to submit one of these test scores, unless an exemption applies:

• 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” (Good) or above

Who Does Not Need a Test

International applicants whose native language is English, or who have graduated from an English taught degree program (undergraduate or above), do not need to submit a test report.

Who Must Submit a Test

• Applicants from the Chinese Mainland must submit a test report.
• Applicants from Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan must also submit one, even if they studied in English. If you do not, you will need to take English as a Second Language after enrolling.

Important Test Rules

• Your test must be taken after September 1, 2025.
• TOEFL scores of 100 or above obtained between September 1, 2025 and January 21, 2026 are also accepted.
• These tests are not accepted: TOEFL MyBest Scores, TOEFL iBT Home Edition, IELTS Indicator, IELTS Online and IELTS One Skill Retake.
• For IELTS, TOEFL and Cambridge tests, scores must be sent directly by the testing organization. Choose “Yenching Academy of Peking University” as the recipient when you book your exam.
• The TOEFL institution code is C488.

Required Documents:

Submit all documents in English through the online portal:

• Completed online application form
• Personal statement (750 words or less)
• Statement of Research Interest (maximum 1,500 words, excluding citations)
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Official transcripts
• Diploma(s) or Certificate(s) of Enrollment
• Two academic letters of recommendation (in Chinese or English)
• English test report, if required

Rules for Recommendation Letters

• Letters must be written by full professors or associate professors, or people with equivalent titles.
• Recommenders must be professors in your intended field of study.

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How to Apply:

1. Visit the Yenching Academy application portal and create an account.
2. Fill in the online application form.
3. Write your personal statement and Statement of Research Interest.
4. Upload your CV, transcripts and diploma or certificate of enrollment.
5. Ask two eligible professors to submit your recommendation letters.
6. Send your English test scores directly to the Yenching Academy, if required.
7. Submit your application before the deadline for your group.

Special Steps for Some Applicants

• Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan candidates: Apply through the Yenching Academy portal and also complete a supplementary application on the Peking University Graduate Admissions website.
• Mainland China candidates: Find application details on the Graduate School of Peking University website.

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