Schwarzman Scholars Program

Tsinghua University Masters Degree Deadline: around May/Sept 2027 (annual) Study in: China Course starts August 2028 Brief description: Designed to prepare the next generation of global leaders, Schwarzman Scholars is the first scholarship created to respond to the geopolitical landscape of the 21st Century. The program gives students the opportunity to develop their leadership skills and professional networks through a one-year Master’s Degree at Tsinghua University in Beijing, one of China’s most prestigious universities. Host Institution(s): Tsinghua University in Beijing, China Level/Fields of study: Master’s Degree and Leadership Programme in Global Affairs Number of Awards: Up to 200 students each year. About 40% of the class comes from the United States, 20% from China, and 40% from the rest of the world. Target group: All nationalities Scholarship value/inclusions: Schwarzman Scholars receive a comprehensive scholarship that includes tuition and fees, room and board, travel to and from Beijing at the beginning and end of the academic year, in-country study tours, required course books and supplies, a laptop, health insurance, and a personal stipend. Eligibility: Undergraduate degree or first degree from an accredited college or university or its equivalent. Applicants who are currently enrolled in undergraduate degree programs must be on track to successfully complete all degree requirements before August 1 of their Schwarzman Scholars enrollment year. There are no requirements for a specific field of undergraduate study. Age Requirement. Candidates must be at least 18 but not yet 29 years of age as of August 1 of their Schwarzman Scholars enrollment year (for the Class of 2028-2029, as of 1 August 2028). English language proficiency. Applicants must demonstrate strong English language skills, as all teaching is conducted in English. If the applicant’s native language is not English, official English proficiency test scores must be submitted with the application. Acceptable test options are: • • Internet-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL iBT). Minimum score 100 of 120, or 5 of 6. • • International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Minimum score 7. • • Cambridge English: Advanced (C1) or Cambridge English: Proficiency (C2). Minimum score 185. • • Duolingo English Test. Minimum score 130. This requirement is waived for applicants who studied in English for at least two years as an undergraduate, or at the Master’s degree level or higher. Read the complete eligibility criteria at this link. Application instructions: Applications for the Class of 2028-2029 open in March 2027 for applicants with Chinese passports and April 2027 for US and global applicants. You must complete an online application form and submit all required documents by the deadline. US and global applicants can apply from April to September 2027. Applicants who hold passports from Mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Macao can apply from March to May 2027. The last deadlines were 9 September 2026 and 20 May 2026. It is important to see the Application Instructions and visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship. Website: Official Scholarship Website: https://www.schwarzmanscholars.org/ The post Schwarzman Scholars Program at Tsinghua University first appeared on Scholars4DeV.