Transforming Lives of Chinese and Americans
The Yale-China Fellowship is a transformative two years for both the Yale-China Fellows and the Chinese students and community members they interact with. 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 language 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.”
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 a 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?
Applicants need to submit the following items:
One Page Resume
Transcript (Unofficial Accepted)
Three Recommendation Letters
When is the application deadline?
There are two application rounds for the Yale-China Fellowship: an early round and a regular round. Applicants can apply in either round, but space may be limited in the second round.
Early application deadline: December 5, 2023
New extended final application deadline: March 25, 2024
I have more questions. What do I do?
Attend an info session (dates below)
Contact Education staff
How do I attend an Info Session?
All info sessions take place at 442 Temple St, with food provided. Register here to attend in-person or virtually.
February 1 - 12 pm
February 12 - 2 pm
February 21 - 12 pm
Lunch with former Fellows - Feb 28 - 11:30 am (Details and registration link below)
March 5 - 12 pm
How else can I learn more?
Follow us on Instagram! Find out about events, and see spotlights of all our current Fellows.
Plus, come see what our former Fellows have to say: Come to a lunch with former Fellows on February 28 to hear about their experiences during and after the Fellowship.. We will be joined by former Fellows in freelance journalism, arts administration, law school, and more. Register here. 11:30 am-1:00 pm.