- Current Undergraduate Tuition or Research
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- Additional Opportunities
Overview and Introduction
The Yenching Academy provides full tuition plus a generous stipend to cover travel and living expenses for a 2-year Masters's program in China Studies at Peking University in Beijing.
As a college integrated within China’s leading university, The Yenching Academy prepares a diverse group of up to 150 exceptional international and Chinese students with the knowledge of China that they need to fulfill their potential as global citizens and leaders.
The first-year curriculum offers an intensive program of interdisciplinary classroom and field study of Chinese history and culture, as well as real-time issues in China’s development. The second-year provides a living stipend to complete a thesis, an internship, and other immersive experiences.
Campus Application Deadline: November 10th, 2024 at 11:59pm ET
Eligibility:
- Degree-Level: Graduating seniors or alumni, no strict age requirement.
- Academics: 3.6 GPA required, but higher recommended
- Citizenship: No requirement, but deadlines and processes may differ depending on if applicant is international or a citizen of Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan, or China.
Selection Criteria:
- Outstanding academic record
- Strong interest in interdisciplinary study of China
- Record of extracurricular achievement and community engagement
- Social responsibility and leadership potential
Application Deadlines
- U-M Deadline: November 10th, 2024 at 11:59pm ET
- National Deadline: Mid-December
- Endorsement: U-M Nomination is Required
Instructions for Prospective Applicants
Prospective applicants should join the U-M Nominated Scholarships and Fellowships Canvas course for an overview of the application, program requirements, additional advising information, and more.
Note: Non-native English speakers are required to provide English proficiency test scores.
Application Components
- Completed online application form
- Personal statement (750 words or less)
- Statement of Research Interest (1500 word maximum, excluding citations)
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
- Transcript(s)
- 2 academic letters of recommendation. Only letters from associate or full professors (those with tenure) can be accepted.
Eligibility:
- Academics: No minimum GPA, but most successful applicants have at least a 3.7.
- Citizenship: No requirement.
- Degree-Level: Graduating seniors and new alums, no strict age requirement.
- Other: Citizens of the People's Republic of China are not eligible and should apply direclty to Peking University instead.
Application Deadlines
- Campus Deadline: Second Monday of November by 12:00 noon EDT
- Endorsement: The Yenching Academy requires an institutional endorsement for consideration. See instructions below to apply for U-M endorsement.
- Finalist Interviews: January
- Selection Notification: early February
