Peking University-Yenching Fellowship

DESCRIPTION

Peking University-Yenching Fellowship (The Yenching Academy of Peking University) 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.

ELIGIBILITY

Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in any field or currently enrolled in a degree program awarded no later than August 31, 2022*;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.

BENEFITS

Peking University-Yenching Fellowship (The Yenching Academy of Peking University), All admitted students receive the Yenching Fellowship for the first academic year, which covers tuition, accommodation in the Yenching Academy House, a travel stipend for one round-trip journey between your base city and Beijing (the base city must be a city within the country of your nationality; cost of this round-trip will be estimated and calculated by YCA), basic medical insurance, a monthly stipend, and expenses related to research.

Students who maintained a good academic standing, and plan to stay in Beijing during their second academic year can apply for the second-year Yenching Fellowship.