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This informs the public about the Yenching Academy at Peking University 2024 – Full Scholarship for Master’s Study in China. Details about the Program are given below.

Yenching Academy at Peking University 2024

About Yenching Academy at Peking University 2024

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.

Program Details

The Yenching Academy program is two years in duration. Fellowships for students are initially for twelve months, during which they complete their coursework and may write their theses. All Yenching scholars are required to live on campus during the first academic year.

During the second academic year, it is compulsory for the Chinese students (including those from Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan) to continue staying in Beijing, while international students can choose whether or not to stay in Beijing to complete thesis writing and the defense.

Students who maintained a good academic standing and continued to live in Beijing can apply for the second-year Yenching Fellowship. Furthermore, second-year students who choose to live on campus and serve in student assistantship roles can receive additional funding support.

Eligibility

  • 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, 2024*;
  • 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.

Material

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);
  • 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;
  • English requirements and minimum scores:
  1. IELTS (Academic): Overall 7.0
  2. TOEFL (iBT): Overall 100
  3. Cambridge English Scale (Advanced): Overall 185
  4. CET 6: Overall 600
  5. TEM 4: Pass level of “良好” or above

Yenching Academy at Peking University 2024 Application

For those interested in Yenching Academy at Peking University 2024. Open this link to start the application process.

Application Deadline

  • The deadline for receipt of applications is 3 December 2023.

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