Yenching Academy at Peking University is offering a fully funded master’s scholarship in China for 2027 to graduates from around the world. The program supports study in Beijing, covers major costs, and is open across six research areas, making it a significant option for applicants interested in interdisciplinary China studies.
Key facts
- The scholarship is for a two-year master’s degree program at Yenching Academy, Peking University.
- Funding includes full tuition, accommodation, medical insurance, a monthly stipend and one round-trip travel allowance.
- Applicants need at least a bachelor’s degree or current enrollment in a degree program, plus strong academic records and English proficiency.
- The application deadline listed is 30 November 2026 at 9:00 AM Beijing Time.
- Six research areas are listed, including economics and management, history and archaeology, and politics and international relations.
What does this mean for applicants?
For students aiming to study in China on full funding, this scholarship reduces the main financial barriers to a master’s degree. It is aimed at applicants with strong academic backgrounds and an interest in China-focused interdisciplinary study, and it requires the ability to live in Beijing during the program.
Applicants are expected to apply through the admission portal and submit the required documents, including a personal statement, research proposal, CV, official transcript, diploma or certificate of enrollment, two letters of recommendation and an English proficiency test certificate. The scholarship also gives fellows access to housing and medical insurance, which can make relocation to Beijing more manageable.
- Who can apply: graduates or current degree students with an excellent academic record.
- Where: Yenching Academy, Peking University, Beijing, China.
- When: deadline listed as 30 November 2026, 9:00 AM Beijing Time.
- What to prepare: online application and supporting academic and language documents.
What fields of study are available?
The academy lists six research areas for the scholarship: economics and management, history and archaeology, philosophy and religion, politics and international relations, law and society, and literature and culture. Applicants can choose an area aligned with their interests.
What does the scholarship cover?
The program is described as fully funded. The listed benefits include full tuition coverage, accommodation in a two-bed suite with a shared bathroom, medical insurance, a monthly stipend and one round-trip travel allowance.
How do applicants prove English proficiency?
Applicants must submit an English proficiency test certificate. The academy states that scorecards must be sent directly to Yenching Academy of Peking University by the testing organization, with the academy selected as the designated recipient.
FAQ
Is prior course of study restricted?
No. The scholarship description says there are no restrictions on prior courses of study.
Do applicants need Chinese language knowledge?
No Chinese language requirement is listed. The description says international students receive Chinese language courses on a mandatory basis.
