Master Scholarships in Chinese Studies from the Yenching Academy of Peking University, 2020

Yenching Academy of Peking University is offering master's scholarships in Chinese studies to excellent students from all over the world. The Yenching Academy annually enrolls approximately 120 new students. International students comprise roughly 80% of the student body.

Eligibility Criteria:

Applicants should have:

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in any field; currently enrolled degree program awarded no later than August 31, 2021; 
• 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.

About Yenching Academy:

The Yenching Academy offers a highly customizable Master's program in China studies for English speakers with varying levels of Chinese language competency. At the core of the program lies its emphasis on interdisciplinarity and the value it assigns to thinking about China; past, present, and future - from both Chinese and international perspectives. It also aims to push the study of China beyond the boundaries of traditionally defined humanities and social science disciplines and is designed to incorporate the experiences and intellectual training of its diverse student body. Scholars are allowed flexibility in the design of their study programs and can choose courses from any of six research areas, one of which they will choose for their theses. A wide range of electives offered by the Academy and other Peking University schools and departments supplement core courses. Our interdisciplinary approach encourages dialogue across academic disciplines and creates an environment conducive to innovative and fruitful exchanges of ideas.

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