120 Full Fellowships (Master), Yenching Academy, Beijing, China

Application deadline: December 4, 2020

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. 

Eligibility

  • Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in any field; currently enrolled degree program awarded no later than August 31, 2021; 
  • An outstanding academic record;
  • Strong interest in interdisciplinary study of China;
  • A record of extracurricular achievement, community engagement, social responsibility, and leadership potential;
  • English proficiency.

Application Process

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 following materials in English:

  • Completed online application form;
  • Personal statement (750 words or less);
  • Research proposal (maximum one page);
  • Curriculum Vitae;
  • Official transcript(s);
  • Diploma(s) or Certificate(s) of Enrollment;
  • Two letters of recommendation;
  • English requirements and minimum scores:
    • IELTS (Academic): Overall 7.0
    • TOEFL (iBT): Overall 100
    • Cambridge English Scale (Advanced): Overall 185
    • CEFR: C1 level
    • CET 6: Overall 600
    • TEM 4: Pass level of “良好” or above

NOTE:

  • Native English speakers and students or alumni of primarily English taught degree programs (undergraduate or above) are not required to provide English proficiency test scores. 
  • English proficiency tests must be taken after September 1, 2019. Currently, we do not accept TOEFL MyBest 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.

More details will be available through the admissions portal once the applicant has created an account.

More Information on Official website HERE.

9 Responses

  1. Paulo Vaz Freitas says:

    Can Timorese People (Timor Leste) apply this fellowship?

    • Asean Op says:

      Dear Paulo, so far we did not see any nationality restriction in the eligibility criteria. We would recommend you to contact the Academy directly to confirm !

  2. Grace Mari Kepe says:

    Hi,
    I graduated with a Bachelor Degree Of International Trade & Economics in Shenyang Aerospace University in 2017. Currently am working but due to COVID 19 I was layed off. Therefore am looking for means and ways to secure a space for scholarship to do masters and further my education career.
    I would really appreciate if am being given a chance.

    • Asean Op says:

      Dear Grace, we are sorry to hear this. We would like to recommend you to get in touch directly with the academy so that you could expose your case ans see if you would be eligible for this program!

  3. AGUSTINO AXWESSO josephati says:

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  5. Kiva S. Joseph says:

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