Transforming Lives of Chinese and Americans

The Yale-China Fellowship is a transformative two years for both the Chinese people Fellows interact with and Yale-China Fellows. Select Yale graduates are chosen to spend two years teaching in China where they not only become familiar with China but also make China their home. During their two years, Fellows gain an in-depth understanding of themselves, China, and Chinese people and culture, resulting in great personal and professional growth.

“My Yale-China experience truly sensitized me to the needs and aspirations of cultures other than my own. It put a “face” on what had previously just been an academic exercise.”
— Joseph A. Pertel, Hunan Medical University 1985-1987, Attorney
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Teach and Lead

What do Yale-China Fellows do?

Yale-China Fellows have life-changing experiences while embedded within a Chinese community for two years. They inspire students as teachers, lead impactful projects and programs, learn Mandarin or Cantonese (or take their existing language ability to new level) --all while gaining tangible professional skills that lead to exciting future career paths and life-long friendships. Learn about our current Fellows here.

Who can apply?

All Yale University graduates (including rising graduates) from the past five years. This includes Yale College and Yale Professional Schools.

How do I apply?

There is currently one spot available for the 2021-2023 Fellowship at the Hong Kong site.

Applicants need to submit the following items:

  • Application Form

  • One Page Resume

  • Transcript (Unofficial Accepted)

  • Three Recommendation Letters

  • Dean’s Form

When is the application deadline?

The deadline for the 2021-2023 Fellowship is March 15, 2021.

I have more questions. What do I do?

Yale-China Fellowship Info Sessions

We are hosting a speaker series featuring former Fellows in different fields. Sign up to attend one or more sessions here.

  • Health & China, February 10, 8 pm EST

  • Technology & Education, February 17, 8 pm EST

  • Arts, February 24, 8 pm EST

  • Law & China, March 3, 8 pm EST