Schwarzman Scholars (Tsinghua University)
Schwarzman Scholars / Schwarzman College, Tsinghua University
Fully funded one-year Master's in Global Affairs at Tsinghua University, Beijing, for emerging leaders aged 18-28 from any country (up to 200 a year). Covers tuition, room and board, travel, study tours, books, laptop, insurance and stipend. Global deadline 9 Sept 2026, 3 pm EDT.
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Eligibility
- Who can apply
- All nationalities
- Education required
- Bachelors completed
- Age
- from 18 up to 28 (At least 18 but not yet 29 years of age as of 1 August 2027 (enrolment year))
- Fields
- International relations, Public policy, Leadership
- Language
- English proficiency: TOEFL iBT 100, IELTS 7.0, Cambridge Advanced 185 or Duolingo 130, unless a native speaker or taught in English for at least two years of an undergraduate/graduate degree
- Residency
- U.S./Global track: non-Chinese citizens holding a regular/ordinary passport from a country other than China (special rules for applicants born in China or with Chinese parents); Chinese passport holders apply through the China track
- Also required
- Complete all undergraduate degree requirements before 1 August 2027
- Three letters of recommendation
- Leadership Essay (750 words) and Statement of Purpose (500 words)
- Short video self-introduction (max 1 minute) highly recommended but not required
About this opportunity
Schwarzman Scholars is a highly selective, fully funded one-year master's in global affairs at Schwarzman College, Tsinghua University in Beijing, preparing future leaders to understand China's role in the world. The program runs from orientation in late August to graduation in early July and includes core and elective courses, leadership training, a study tour and mentoring.
Candidates must be at least 18 but not yet 29 as of 1 August 2027, complete all undergraduate degree requirements before 1 August 2027, and be proficient in English (TOEFL iBT 100, IELTS 7.0, Cambridge 185 or Duolingo 130 unless native or taught in English for two-plus years). U.S./Global applicants must hold a regular passport from a country other than China (Chinese passport holders apply Jan-May). Application: two-page CV, two essays, transcripts, three references, optional video. Ghanaians are eligible.
- Level
- Master's
- Where
- China
- Duration
- 1 year (late August to early July)
- Number of awards
- Up to 200 scholars per year
- Difficulty
- Very high · about 8 weeks to prepare
Funding
Fully funded
- tuition
- accommodation
- travel
- books
- health insurance
- stipend
'Expenses for Schwarzman Scholars are also fully covered by the program, including the following: tuition, 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 Lenovo laptop, health insurance, and a personal stipend.' Stipend amount not stated.
What you will need
- CV / résumé
- Essays
- Academic transcripts
- Reference letters (3)
- Video submission
- Language test (e.g. IELTS/TOEFL)
Resume/CV (max 2 pages), Leadership Essay (750 words), Statement of Purpose (500 words), official transcripts for each degree, three letters of recommendation, optional one-minute video introduction, English test score if not exempt.
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