University of Melbourne Yenching Scholars Program in China Studies 2027

The Yenching Academy of Peking University offers a scholarship to pursue an interdisciplinary Master's degree in China Studies. The subjects that can be studied will range across the humanities and social sciences as they pertain to China, as well as international relations, law and business management.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Documents
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineNovember 8, 2026
• Value100% fee remission
• Study LevelMasters
• SponsorUniversity of Melbourne
• City to studyVictoria
• School to studyUniversity of Melbourne
• Course to studyBusiness and Economics , Law
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• Yenching Scholars receive a scholarship to cover the:

  • Cost of tuition

  • Accommodation in the residential college

  • Living expenses.

Requirements

To be considered for this scholarship, you must:

• Have completed or are due to complete a bachelor degree by the start of the upcoming program (i.e. 31 August 2027)
• Demonstrate academic excellence, leadership, innovative thought, and a commitment to the betterment of society
• Demonstrate a strong interest in interdisciplinary study of China
• Not hold a mainland Chinese passport 

Application Documents

• Academic transcripts for any tertiary studies undertaken at an institution other than the University of Melbourne
• Curriculum vitae (maximum 2 pages)
• Statement of research interest (maximum 1,500 words, excluding citations) you should include key research question(s), background to study and/or summary of literature, and study design that reflects your academic training. Please note that applicants are not committed to making this proposed project their Master’s thesis topic. The Admissions Committee wants to judge how you formulate and write about academic topics.
• Personal statement (maximum 750 words); you should include a self-introduction and well-articulated explanation of how you will make the most of the Yenching Academy program experience, as well as how it would benefit your career.
• Two letters of recommendation
  • Peking University will only accept recommendation letters written by full professors or associate professors (or equivalent titles)
  • We will contact your referees to request submission of the letters. Please ensure both referees complete the Recommender form and reference letter and submit by 15th November.

Check also:
ANU Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend Scholarship 2026
University of Canberra Research Scholarships 2026

Application Deadline

How To Apply

• You must complete an application via the University of Melbourne online application portal by 8th November, including the required documents.
• In addition to the above, shortlisted candidates must submit an online application through the Yenching Academic online portal by 30th November (9:00 AM Beijing time)
• Candidates from the Chinese regions of Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan must apply through the Yenching Academy application portal, as well as complete a supplementary application through the Peking University Graduate Admissions website.

For more information, kindly visit the University of Melbourne webpage.