Yenching Academy at Peking University 2022 – Full Scholarship for Master’s Study in China 116 views

Full scholarship opportunity for students from all over the world. Free entry. Deadline 03 Dec 2021.

Yenching Academy at Peking University 2022 – Full Scholarship for Master’s Study in China

About Yenching Academy at Peking University 2022 – Full Scholarship for Master’s Study in China

The Yenching Academy of Peking University aims to build bridges between China and the rest of the world through this interdisciplinary master’s program in China Studies.

This initiative brings together young people who have demonstrated a talent for leadership and innovation. At Yenching, they are immersed in an intensive learning environment where they can explore China and its role in the world—past, present, and future. The Academy’s goal is to shape new generations of global citizens with a nuanced understanding of China.

The Yenching Academy provides full fellowships to its scholars and offers them a wide array of interdisciplinary courses on China within broadly defined fields of the humanities and social sciences. Working closely with their academic mentors, Yenching Scholars create their own study paths by choosing courses from six research areas. They participate in a variety of extracurricular activities and field studies, organized by the Yenching Academy, and designed by scholars themselves. Studying at the Academy is an exceptional opportunity to take part in intercultural exchanges and interdisciplinary learning, developing both personally and professionally.

Who can participate

The Yenching Academy 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.

Applicants should have:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in any field; currently enrolled degree program awarded no later than August 31, 2022.
• An outstanding academic record.
• Strong interest in the interdisciplinary study of China.
• A record of extracurricular achievement, community engagement, social responsibility, and leadership potential.
• English proficiency.

Awards/Prizes/Benefits

The Yenching Academy provides a generous fellowship to all scholars, including:

• Tuition fees.
• Accommodation.
• Monthly stipend.
• One round-trip travel fare.
• Field study costs.

Deadline

Application deadline is 03 Dec 2021.

Entry fee

There is no entry fee.

Some useful information

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