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Yenching Academy Scholarship 2027 (Peking University)

Last verified 11 October 2026 by the Scholarships for Africans editorial team

A fully funded master's in interdisciplinary China Studies at Peking University — tuition, accommodation, a monthly stipend, a round-trip journey and field study costs — with applications for the 2027 cohort closing 30 November 2026.

Provider
Yenching Academy, Peking University
Host country
China
Deadline
30 November 2026, 09:00 Beijing time
Region
Asia

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Eligibility & requirements at a glance

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Who can apply
International applicants, including nationals of all African countries, who will hold a bachelor's degree in any discipline by the required enrolment date, with strong academic results, English proficiency and a demonstrated interest in China. Students and alumni of partner universities must go through their own university's internal pre-selection.
Funding
Fully Funded (tuition, accommodation, monthly stipend, one round-trip journey, field study costs)
Study level
Masters
Deadline
30 November 2026, 09:00 Beijing time

Key eligibility criteria

  • International applicants, including nationals of all African countries, who will hold a bachelor's degree in any discipline by the required enrolment date, with strong academic results, English proficiency and a demonstrated interest in China. Students and alumni of partner universities must go through their own university's internal pre-selection.

Recorded funding information

  • Fully Funded (tuition, accommodation, monthly stipend, one round-trip journey, field study costs)

About the Yenching Academy Scholarship 2027 (Peking University) (2026)

## Overview The Yenching Academy of Peking University offers a fully funded master's degree in interdisciplinary China Studies on Peking University's historic Beijing campus. Scholars build their own study path across six research areas in the humanities and social sciences, and the programme combines classroom study with field trips, language learning and an international cohort chosen for leadership potential. ## Level and destination Master's degree (China Studies) at Peking University, Beijing, China — 2027 cohort. ## Eligibility for African applicants Open to international applicants from every African country. You need: * a bachelor's degree in any discipline, completed by the required enrolment date; * a strong academic record; * proof of English proficiency; * a clear, demonstrated interest in China and in the Academy's interdisciplinary approach. If you study at, or graduated from, one of the Academy's partner universities, you must apply through your university's internal pre-selection process rather than directly. ## Funding coverage and exclusions The scholarship covers tuition, accommodation, a monthly stipend, one round-trip international journey and field study costs. Visa fees, personal spending and any dependants' costs are not covered. ## Deadline **30 November 2026 at 09:00 Beijing time (UTC+8)** for international candidates. Applications for the 2027 cohort opened on 1 September 2026. ## How to apply 1. Confirm whether your university is an Academy partner — if it is, start with its internal pre-selection. 2. Create an account on Peking University's online application system through the Academy's admissions page. 3. Upload your transcripts, degree certificate, English test result, personal statement, CV and references. 4. Submit before 30 November 2026, 09:00 Beijing time. Shortlisted applicants are interviewed. ## Official link Apply through [yenchingacademy.pku.edu.cn/ADMISSIONS.htm](https://yenchingacademy.pku.edu.cn/ADMISSIONS.htm). **Verified:** 18 September 2026 against the Yenching Academy admissions page.

Funding information

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  • Fully Funded (tuition, accommodation, monthly stipend, one round-trip journey, field study costs)

Yenching Academy Scholarship 2027 (Peking University) eligibility

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  • International applicants, including nationals of all African countries, who will hold a bachelor's degree in any discipline by the required enrolment date, with strong academic results, English proficiency and a demonstrated interest in China. Students and alumni of partner universities must go through their own university's internal pre-selection.

Yenching Academy Scholarship 2027 (Peking University) document information

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    How to apply for the Yenching Academy Scholarship 2027 (Peking University) 2026

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    1. 1
      Check the provider's process

      Consult https://yenchingacademy.pku.edu.cn/ADMISSIONS.htm to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there.

    2. 2
      Check eligibility and any requested materials

      Listed eligibility: International applicants, including nationals of all African countries, who will hold a bachelor's degree in any discipline by the required enrolment date, with strong academic results, English proficiency and a demonstrated interest in China. Students and alumni of partner universities must go through their own university's internal pre-selection.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.

    3. 3
      Check dates and next steps

      Listed deadline information: 30 November 2026, 09:00 Beijing time. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

    Yenching Academy Scholarship 2027 (Peking University) deadline & application timeline

    Provider deadline information: 30 November 2026, 09:00 Beijing time. This text cannot be safely converted to a countdown; check the official source for its meaning. The earlier milestones are optional planning suggestions only.

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    3. Planning suggestion: 3 months out

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    4. Planning suggestion: 1 month out

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    5. Provider deadline
      30 November 2026, 09:00 Beijing time

      Provider deadline information: 30 November 2026, 09:00 Beijing time. Confirm the current instructions and any cutoff or time zone on the official source; no additional time is assumed here.

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    Editorial verification note

    Verified 18 September 2026 against https://yenchingacademy.pku.edu.cn/ADMISSIONS.htm: 2027 cohort open since 1 September 2026, international deadline 30 November 2026 at 09:00 Beijing time; funding covers accommodation, monthly stipend, one round-trip fare and field study costs.
    Last checked 10/11/2026

    Frequently asked questions

    Who can apply for the Yenching Academy Scholarship 2027 (Peking University)?+

    International applicants, including nationals of all African countries, who will hold a bachelor's degree in any discipline by the required enrolment date, with strong academic results, English proficiency and a demonstrated interest in China. Students and alumni of partner universities must go through their own university's internal pre-selection.

    What funding does the Yenching Academy Scholarship 2027 (Peking University) offer?+

    Listed funding: Fully Funded (tuition, accommodation, monthly stipend, one round-trip journey, field study costs). Confirm amounts, exclusions and conditions on the official source. This label does not establish any additional benefit components.

    When is the application deadline?+

    Provider deadline information: 30 November 2026, 09:00 Beijing time. Confirm the current cutoff and any time zone on the official source; no additional cutoff or late-submission policy is assumed here.

    What documents do I need to apply?+

    No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the documents requested by the provider; requirements may differ from admission requirements.

    How do I check the application process?+

    Consult https://yenchingacademy.pku.edu.cn/ADMISSIONS.htm to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: International applicants, including nationals of all African countries, who will hold a bachelor's degree in any discipline by the required enrolment date, with strong academic results, English proficiency and a demonstrated interest in China. Students and alumni of partner universities must go through their own university's internal pre-selection.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: 30 November 2026, 09:00 Beijing time. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

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