The Soho China Foundation, co-founded by Zhang Xin and Pan Shiyi, has donated $10 million to Yale to support Chinese students from low-income families who are admitted to the university. This gift will establish a financial aid endowed fund to support students from low-income families in China who attend Yale.

The SOHO China Undergraduate Scholarship Fund, a transformative initiative, was formally signed in Beijing on October 29 at Wanjing SOHO, a distinguished landmark building designed by renowned architect Zaha Hadid. This occasion took place on October 28, 2014, and was noted for its 4-minute read appeal by Amy Athey McDonald. Yale University’s President Peter Salovey was among the attendees alongside SOHO China’s co-founders, Zhang Xin and Pan Shiyi. The foundation, established by the nation’s leading office developer SOHO China, donated a substantial $10 million to Yale to support scholarships for low-income Chinese students admitted to the university.

This generosity culminated in the establishment of the SOHO China Undergraduate Scholarship Fund, which was formally celebrated at Wanjing SOHO. Yale President Salovey emphasized the significance of this gift, stating that it would empower Chinese national students to pursue Yale education, ensuring their full demonstrated needs are met through financial support. This scholarship fund is part of a larger $100 million endowment established in 2014, reflecting the deep commitment of the SOHO China Foundation to fostering opportunities for exceptional students from China.</p>

The goal is to enable Chinese students to gain access to some of the world's top universities, regardless of their financial circumstances. Recipients of scholarships supported by this fund will be designated as SOHO China Scholars. "Every person's potential is like a hidden gem, and education is the tool that unlocks human potential," Pan stated. "The SOHO China Scholarships aim to provide the best possible educational opportunities to the most outstanding students from Mainland China, enabling them to achieve their full potential in their contribution to humanity." This initiative builds on Yale's long-standing efforts to make its education accessible to students worldwide, irrespective of their ability to pay. In 2001, Yale expanded its need-blind admissions policy to include international students, ensuring that a Yale education is available to students from around the world, including those from China, regardless of their family's income. "By creating an admissions policy that does not consider a student’s ability to pay and by meeting 100% of the demonstrated financial need of all admitted students—without requiring any loans—we ensure that Yale is accessible to the most talented students from around the world, regardless of their family’s income," said Yale’s admissions official. This commitment highlights Yale’s unique approach to fostering global accessibility through education.

Jeremiah Quinlan, Yale’s dean of undergraduate admissions, stated that this gift will support Yale’s efforts to create a learning environment that accommodates students from diverse academic and cultural backgrounds. As Yale continues its mission of bringing the world’s most talented students to its campus, the university plans to expand its undergraduate student body by 15% once two new residential colleges are completed, bringing the total enrollment to over 6,000 students. Yale’s connection to China dates back to the early 19th century when Yung Wing, China’s first foreign student, matriculated at Yale in 1854. The university was also the first American institution to offer Mandarin instruction. Over time, Yale has served as a beacon of opportunity for students from China, with more than 500 students from the country enrolling at Yale’s undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools last year. The upcoming signing ceremony with SOHO China coincides with the launch of Yale’s new presence in Beijing, the Yale Center Beijing, which will be located in the Chaoyang district of China’s capital. This 16,500-square-foot facility, Yale’s only physical presence in China, will host conferences, workshops, and other academic events organized by Yale’s schools and programs. Currently, more than

Yale is home to 100 faculty members actively engaged in research related to China, encompassing a wide range of programs and initiatives. Over the past decade, these efforts have expanded to include the Yale-China Advanced Leadership Program for University Presidents, the China-Yale Senior Government Leadership Programs, executive education programs for Chinese provincial and municipal environmental officials at Yale’s School of Forestry and Environmental Studies, and the Law School’s China Center. Upcoming events include an official announcement from SOHO China Chairman Pan Shiyi and a media interview. Additionally, Yale’s Jackson School of Global Affairs has welcomed new senior fellows for the 2026-27 academic year. The school also features articles on peacebuilding, theater, and new faculty publications, reflecting Yale’s commitment to diverse and impactful scholarship.

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