Yenching Academy 2024 Masters Fellowships For International Students – Fully-Funded

The Yenching Academy of Peking University offers a fully-funded Master’s program in China Studies for international students. Here are the key details about the Yenching Academy Masters Scholarship:

About Yenching Academy of The Peking University:

• The Yenching Academy offers a highly customizable Master’s program in China Studies for English speakers with varied levels of Chinese language competency.
• The program emphasizes interdisciplinarity and values thinking about China from both Chinese and international perspectives.
• It offers six research areas for students to choose from, covering Economics & Management, History & Archaeology, Law & Society, Literature & Culture, Philosophy & Religion, and Politics & International Relations.

Scholarship Details:

• The scholarship covers tuition fees, a travel stipend for one round-trip journey between each Scholar’s base city and Beijing, accommodations, and a monthly living stipend.
• Fellowships for international scholars are for 12 months, with the option to extend for a second year in Beijing.
• During the second year in Beijing, students may apply for Teaching, Research, or Administrative Assistantships.
• Scholars may also apply for grants to fund research projects related to China Studies.
• Degrees are granted upon completing all coursework and a satisfactory defense of the thesis.

Eligibility Criteria: Applicants should have:

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in any field awarded no later than August 31 of the year they wish to enroll.
• An outstanding academic record.
• Strong interest in interdisciplinary study of China.
• A record of extracurricular achievement, community engagement, and social responsibility.
• Leadership potential.
• English proficiency.

Application Deadline: The application deadline for the Yenching Academy Masters Scholarship is December 3, 2023.

How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates should visit the Yenching Academy of Peking University website and complete the online application form, along with submitting the required documents in English