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THE ADMIT PHD PREP FELLOWSHIP (SPONSOR: THE ADMIT LAB)

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Application Deadline: June 1st and September 1st (Annually)

LOCATION: USA

Empowering Future Scholars: Apply for $10,000 in PhD Application Support. The PhD Prep Fellowship is a unique initiative by The Admit Lab. It is designed to support aspiring PhD candidates in securing admission to top doctoral programs. This fellowship aims to inspire and empower individuals dedicated to advancing knowledge and research in their chosen fields.

ELIGIBILITY:

Articulate a clear and compelling vision for your future research or academic objectives.

Be in the process of applying to PhD programs within the next 12 months.

Demonstrate a strong commitment to academic excellence and professional development.

Step 1: Prepare Your Application Materials

Curriculum Vitae (CV): An up-to-date CV highlighting your academic achievements, research experience, and relevant skills.

Essay 1: Describe your academic and research goals, your motivation for pursuing a PhD, and how the PhD Prep Fellowship will support your journey. (300 words)

Essay 2: Share your personal story, including the values and experiences that have shaped your identity and character, and how your background will contribute to the academic community. (300 words)

Step 2: Record Your Video

Follow Us on Social Media: Make sure you follow The Admit Lab on TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, and LinkedIn to stay updated and connected.

Create a Video: Record a 2-3 minute video explaining your motivation for pursuing a PhD and how the PhD Prep Fellowship will help you achieve your goals.

Include a Call to Action: Conclude your video with “Thank you for watching my video! Please like, share, and comment to support me and The Admit Lab in helping scholars like me achieve their PhD dreams. If you’d like to apply for the fellowship, visit phdprepfellowship.com.”

Post Your Video Publicly: Share your video on TikTok, Instagram, or YouTube. Use the hashtags #WhyPhD and #AdmitLab in your post description and include the link to the fellowship page. Make sure your account and posts are public so they’re visible to the selection team.

Tag and Engage: Tag The Admit Lab in your post, and invite your friends and followers to like, share, and comment on your video. Encourage others to participate in the challenge and apply for the fellowship.

Step 3 : Submit Your Application

Email the URL(s) of your social media post(s), along with your CV and essays, to fellowship@admit-lab.com. Your social media posts must remain public for at least one year.

These resources are meticulously tailored to help you excel in the PhD application process. The fellowship is offered twice a year, with application deadlines on June 1st and September 1st.

BENEFIT:

Recipients of the fellowship will receive $10,000 in Admit Lab credits. These credits can be utilized for personalized application guidance. This includes program selection assistance, research statements, statements of purpose, interview preparation strategies, and more.

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YENCHING ACADEMY OF PERKING UNIVERSITY POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP AND FELLOWSHIP (FULLY FUNDED).

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Application Deadline: December 1, 2025 (9:00 am Beijing time).

LOCATION: China

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 75% of the student body. 

ELIGIBILITY:

Applicants should have:

Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in any field, or be currently enrolled in a Bachelor degree program and be on track to graduate no later than August 31, 2026;

An outstanding academic record;

Strong interest in interdisciplinary study of China;

A record of extracurricular achievement, community engagement, social responsibility, and leadership potential;

English proficiency.

Peking University does not allow students to be enrolled in other degree programs whilst studying at the university.

Candidates may apply through Yenching Academy’s online application portal. Each applicant will create an account on the Yenching Academy admissions portal and submit the following materials in English:

Completed online application form; 

Personal statement (750 words or less);

Statement of Research Interest (maximum 1500 words, excluding citations);

Curriculum Vitae;

Official transcript(s);

Diploma(s) or Certificate(s) of Enrollment;

Two academic letters of recommendation:

Peking University will only accept recommendation letters written by full professors or associate professors (or equivalent titles). Letters of recommendation must be submitted by professors in the applicant’s intended field of study.

English requirements and minimum scores*:

IELTS (Academic): Overall 7.0

TOEFL (iBT): Overall 100

Cambridge English Scale (Advanced): Overall 185

CET 6: Overall 600

TEM 4: Pass level of “良好” or above

International applicants whose native language is English, or have graduated from an English-taught degree program (undergraduate or above), are not required to provide an English proficiency test report. Applicants from the Chinese regions of Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan (HMT) are required to provide an English proficiency test report, even if they have attended or graduated from an English-taught degree program. Without providing an English proficiency test report, candidates from these regions will need to take English as a Second Language after enrollment at Peking University. For applicants from the Chinese Mainland, an English proficiency test report is a compulsory application material.

BENEFIT:

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

Tuition fees

Accommodation

Monthly stipend

One round-trip travel fare

Field study cost

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