The Yenching Academy annually enrolls approximately 120 new students from both the Chinese Mainland and abroad, to study, live, and learn together, with international students making up roughly 75% of the student body.
Key Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the scholarship, applicants must meet all of the following requirements:
- Education: Hold a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in any field, or be currently enrolled with an expected graduation date in August of the intended enrollment year.
- Academic Record: Have an outstanding academic record.
- Interest: Show a strong interest in interdisciplinary study of China.
- Extracurricular Profile: Demonstrate a record of extracurricular achievement, community engagement, social responsibility, and leadership potential.
- English Proficiency: Meet English proficiency requirements (IELTS 7.0, TOEFL iBT 100, or equivalent), unless exempted as a native English speaker or graduate of an English-taught degree programme.
Scholarship Benefits
First-year Yenching Fellowship covers:
- Tuition.
- Accommodation in the Yenching Academy House.
- A travel stipend for one round-trip journey between the scholar's base city and Beijing.
- Basic medical insurance.
- A monthly stipend.
- Research-related expenses.
Students in good academic standing can apply for a second-year Yenching Fellowship, covering tuition, accommodation support, medical insurance, and a monthly stipend.
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Application Documents
- Completed online application form.
- Personal statement (750 words or less).
- Statement of Research Interest (max 1,500 words, excluding citations).
- Curriculum Vitae.
- Official transcripts.
- Diploma(s) or Certificate(s) of Enrollment.
- Two academic letters of recommendation, from full or associate professors in the applicant's intended field.
How to Apply
Applications are submitted through the Yenching Academy admissions portal before November 30, 2026.
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