Through an interdisciplinary master’s program in China Studies, the Yenching Academy of Peking University Scholarships aims to create bridges between China and the rest of the world. This programme brings young people together who have shown the potential for leadership and creativity.
The Yenching Academy gives its scholars full fellowships and gives them a wide variety of interdisciplinary courses in the narrowly specified fields of humanities and social sciences in China. Yenching Scholars build their own study paths in close collaboration with their academic mentors by selecting courses from six fields of science.
The fellowship from Peking University is a fully-funded scholarship for master degrees. This program is available for outstanding and talented students from Mainland China, Chinese candidates from Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan, as well as international students.
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Yenching Academy
The Yenching Academy, located in Beijing, China, is a Peking University (PKU) postgraduate institution. It hosts the Yenching Program, a fully-funded global fellowship programme aimed at “cultivating leaders who support global change and cultural understanding.” Yenching Scholars, chosen annually from around the world, are offered by the Academy with full grants for one or two years of study leading to a master’s degree from the University of Beijing.
Eligibility Criteria
Students must follow the various eligibility criteria:
- A student must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in his / her field of interest or will be rewarded before August 31, 2021, in an equivalent degree programme.
- An applicant must possess an outstanding academic record.
- An applicant must have an interest in China’s interdisciplinary study.
- An applicant must have community participation, extracurricular performance, capacity for leadership, and social responsibility.
- Proficiency in English.
- Open to all nationalities.
Acceptable Course and Subjects
- Humanities and social sciences.
- Economics and Management
- Politics and International Relations
- History and Archaeology
- Law and Society
- Literature and Culture
- Philosophy and Religion
Why Study at Yenching Academy
The main aim is to provide better study material for their students. In 2014, Yenching Academy was announced and founded by Peking University in 2015. It is expected that the programme will gradually expand from 100 students to 200 students in the inaugural year.
Peking University (formally known as Beida) is a major research university in Beijing, China, and a member of the Chinese universities’ prestigious C9 League. It is perennially ranked in China, Asia, and worldwide as one of the best academic institutions.
Studying at the Academy is an exceptional opportunity to take part in intercultural exchanges and interdisciplinary learning, developing both personally and professionally.
Benefits of the Programs
Based on academic background/merit, leadership ability, long term goals, and international exposure and experience, the students will be chosen.
The benefits of this scholarship are given below:
- Return full Tuition fees
- Accommodation allowance
- Monthly stipend
- One round-trip travel fare
- A number of awards: Approximately 120.
How to Apply for the Scholarship?
There is a no different application process for the scholarship programme, the same as the application for admission
Step 1: Apply for Admission
For apply to this scholarship, the student must take the admission.
Step 2: Submit Required Documents
The following document must hold the students
- One Recommendation Letter
- Application form
- High School Profile
- High School & University Transcript
- Official English Proficiency Test(EPT) Score Report
- Certificate of Facts Concerning Entry & Exit issued by the Korean Immigration Office.
- Passport size photo
- Previous year mark sheet
- One copy of an ID card or a passport
Entry Requirements
- The candidate must have a high school certificate.
- High School & University Transcript
- The candidate must hold the English language proficiency certificate.
- The candidate must meet the general country-specific entry requirement.
- 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
Visa Requirements
If you need to stay in China for your academic programme, then you will require a china student visa. The following documentation requires you to apply for a student visa.
- Application Form
- Photo of passport size.
- Initial passport (validity of 6 months minimum)
- Academic documents, notarized with the true attested edition.
- Financial documents (Notarized or original, six months bank statement till the date of submission).
- Study Plan/Personal Statement.
- Guarantor’s letter for Finance.
Application Deadline: December 4, 2020 (noon Beijing time).
Contact Information: Tel:010-6275 3625 Email:yca[at]pku.edu.cn
University Location: Jingyuan Courtyard 3, Peking University, 5 Yiheyuan Road, Haidian District, Beijing, 100871