Yenching Academy Masters Fellowships for International Students China 2020

Published: 02 Oct 2019

The Yenching Academy (an independent college at Perking University, Beijing) hereby offers eligible international students, the opportunity to participate in its students fellowships in Masters of Arts in China Studies which is a fully-funded residential program with a wide array of interdisciplinary courses on China, within the Humanities and Social Sciences disciplines, and a curriculum which covers six broad categories.

 

Upon being selected for the program, the Yenching Scholars will develop their own study paths by choosing from six research areas and a variety of extracurricular activities, all the while working closely with mentors. In addition, studying at the Academy provides them with a unique opportunity not only for intercultural and academic exchange but also for personal and professional development.

 

Field Of Study:

The scholars will participate in infield studies to culturally, economically, or socio-politically significant regions within Mainland China. Each Scholar chooses one of six research areas corresponding to the thesis topic.

Note that, the research area does not affect course selection options or requirements.

Yenching Academy Masters Scholarship

Application Deadline	December 6, 2019
Funding Type	Fully Funded
Country to study	China
School to study	Yenching Academy of The Peking University
Type	Masters
Course to study	View courses
Sponsor	Yenching Academy of The Peking University

Yenching Academy Masters Scholarship Benefits

Yenching Academy provides a generous postgraduate fellowship covering

1. Tuition fees, A
2.  travel stipend for one round-trip journey between each Scholar’s base city and Beijing,
3. Accommodations, and
4. A monthly living stipend.

Yenching Academy Masters Scholarship Courses

• Economics & Management
• History & Archaeology
• Law & Society
• Literature & Culture
• Philosophy & Religion
• Politics & International Relations

Requirements for Yenching Academy Masters Scholarship

Applicants should have:

1. · Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in any field, awarded no later than August 31 of the year in which they wish to enroll;
2. · An outstanding academic record;
3. · Strong interest in interdisciplinary study of China;
4. · A record of extracurricular achievement, community engagement and social responsibility;
5. · Leadership potential;
6. · English proficiency.

Successful applicants will show how the Yenching Academy program is relevant and valuable for their career plans.
Preference is given to candidates age 25 or younger as of August 31 2020. For students from countries with mandatory military service, the age preference is 27 years old or younger.

Selection Process

Duration of Program: 

1. Fellowships for international scholars are for 12 months, with the option to extend for a second year in Beijing.
2. During the second year in Beijing, students may apply for a limited number or Teaching, Research, or Administrative Assistantships.
3. In addition, scholars may apply for grants to help fund research projects related to China Studies.
4. All students complete coursework during their first year. The second year is for completing thesis writing and defense (international students who choose to leave Beijing after the first year may complete thesis defense remotely). Degrees are granted upon the completion of all coursework and satisfactory defense of the thesis, and are awarded in January and July of each year.
5. The Academy also offers a limited number of doctoral scholarships to selected Yenching Scholars who would like to pursue doctoral degrees in other Peking University departments.

Application Documents

Each applicant will create an account on the Yenching Academy admissions portal and submit the following materials in English:

1. Completed online application form;

2. Personal statement (750 words or less);

3. Curriculum Vitae;

4. Official transcript(s);

5. Diploma(s) or Certificate(s) of Enrollment;

6. Two letters of recommendation;

7. English requirements and minimum scores: A. IELTS (Academic): Overall 7. B. TOEFL (iBT): Overall 100 B. Cambridge English Scale (Advanced): Overall 185 C. CEFR: C1 level D. CET 6: Overall 600 E.

Native English speakers and students or alumni of primarily English taught degree programs are not required to provide English proficiency test 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.

Application Deadline

December 6, 2019

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Yenching Academy of The Peking University on 101.200.29.232 to apply