Introduction
- Yenching Academy, located in Beijing, China, is a prestigious postgraduate college of Peking University.
- Home to the Yenching Scholarship, a globally recognised and fully funded programme that promotes leaders for global progress and cultural understanding.
Campus and environment
- Located in the centre of Peking University, in Jing Yuan, a former Imperial Garden.
- It features six historic buildings and a modern ground floor complex that combines tradition with innovation.
Yenching Global Symposium (YGS)
- Annual conference organised by current Yenching scholars in collaboration with Peking University.
- It provides a platform for global leaders, professionals and academics to engage in interdisciplinary dialogues on China.
- It attracts representatives from prestigious academic programmes around the world.
History and notable speakers
- It opened in 2016 with the theme "China meets the world, the world comes to China".
- Previous speakers include Ken Jarrett, Hervé Machenaud, Kaiser Kuo, He Yafei and Yuan Ming.
Opportunities for emerging leaders
- YGS offers a fully-funded experience, covering airfare, accommodation and meals for accepted delegates.
- Eligible candidates born after 11 April 1993, in the final year of their bachelor's degree or with a bachelor's degree can apply.
- Proficiency in English is required, with a particular interest in China.
- The registration deadline for the symposium from 11 to 14 April 2024 is 31 January 2024.
Application process
- Save the answers in a Microsoft Word document for reference and send in a full application.
- Incomplete and late registrations will not be accepted.
- English proficiency is crucial, with a minimum requirement of IELTS 7/TOEFL 100/Cambridge 180/CEFR C1.
- The deadline for applications is 31 January 2024, with 10 days left.
Important note: The YGS is fully funded for accepted delegates and any communication requesting post-registration payment is a scam. Applicants are encouraged to exercise caution and report any suspicious emails or messages.
For more information and to register, visit the official Yenching Global Symposium website. Join us on this transformative journey, uniting cultures and moulding future global leaders.
