Yenching Academy of Pekin University in China is inviting applications for the International Graduate Scholarship at Yenching Academy for the 2023/2024 academic session.
The Yenching Academy annually enrolls approximately 125 new students from both the Chinese Mainland and abroad, to study, live, and learn together. International students comprise roughly 80% of the student body.
The Yenching Academy works with Partner Universities that conduct internal application processes and nominate outstanding candidates for consideration. All students and alumni of Partner Universities are required to apply through both their universities’ internal processes and the Yenching Academy admissions portal.
Worth of Award
The International Graduate Scholarship covers;
- Tuition fees
- Accommodation
- Monthly stipend
- One round-trip travel fare
- Field study cost
Eligibility
To be considered eligible, applicants should have;
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in any field awarded no later than August 31, 2023;
- An outstanding academic record;
- Strong interest in the interdisciplinary study of China;
- A record of extracurricular achievement, community engagement, and social responsibility;
- Leadership potential;
- English proficiency.
How to Apply
Applicants should submit the following materials in English:
- Completed online application form;
- Personal statement (750 words or less);
- Curriculum Vitae;
- Official transcript(s);
- Diploma(s) or Certificate(s) of Enrollment;
- Two letters of recommendation;
- English requirements and minimum scores:
- IELTS (Academic): Overall 7.0
- TOEFL (iBT): Overall 100
- Cambridge English Scale (Advanced): Overall 185
- CEFR: C1 level
Deadline: Applications close November 27, 2022 (12:00 noon Beijing time)..