Yenching Academy of Peking University Scholarship 2026 (Fully Funded)

Published: 19 Sep 2025

Yenching Academy applications for the 2026 cohort of Yenching Scholars.The Yenching Academy annually enrolls approximately 120 new students from both the abroad and Chinese Mainland, to study, live, and learn together. 

Yenching Academy Peking University Scholarship

Yenching Academy Peking University Scholarship Benefits

• The duration of the Yenching Academy China Scholarship is 2 years which covers: 
• The full tuition fee.
• Accommodation at the Yenching Academy.
• Medical insurance.
• A monthly stipend will be given.
• One round-trip travel allowance will be given.
• Note: The benefits are for the first year. In order to continue the benefits, the fellows have to maintain their good academic standing.

Requirements for Yenching Academy Peking University Scholarship

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in any field, or be currently enrolled in a Bachelor degree program and be on track to graduate no later than August 31, 2026*;

• 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.

• Peking University does not allow students to be enrolled in other degree programs whilst studying at the university.

Selection Process

International applicants whose native language is English, or have graduated from an English-taught degree program (undergraduate or above), are not required to provide an English proficiency test report. Applicants from the Chinese regions of Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan (HMT) are required to provide an English proficiency test report, even if they have attended or graduated from an English-taught degree program. Without providing an English proficiency test report, candidates from these regions will need to take English as a Second Language after enrollment at Peking University. For applicants from the Chinese Mainland, an English proficiency test report is a compulsory application material.

Application Documents

• Completed online application form; 

• Personal statement (750 words or less);

• Statement of Research Interest (maximum 1500 words, excluding citations);

• Curriculum Vitae;

• Official transcript(s);

• Diploma(s) or Certificate(s) of Enrollment;

• Two academic letters of recommendation:

  Peking University will only accept recommendation letters written by full professors or associate professors (or equivalent titles). Letters of recommendation must be submitted by professors in the applicant’s intended field of study.

• English requirements and minimum scores*:

IELTS (Academic): Overall 7.0

TOEFL (iBT): Overall 100

Cambridge English Scale (Advanced): Overall 185

CET 6: Overall 600

TEM 4: Pass level or above

Check also:
Queen Elizabeth Scholarship (How to Apply)

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