The Schwarzman Scholarship Program is a prestigious, fully-funded, one-year master’s degree program at Tsinghua University in Beijing, China. It’s designed to prepare future global leaders by deepening their understanding of China’s role in global trends. The 2025 cycle refers to scholars who will begin their studies in August 2025.
Here are the key details for the 2025 Schwarzman Scholarship application cycle:
Schwarzman Scholarship Overview
- Degree: Master’s in Global Affairs
- Location: Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
- Language of Instruction: English
- Duration: One year
- Funding: Fully funded (includes tuition, room and board, travel to/from Beijing, study tour, stipend, health insurance)
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Who Should Apply?
The program is open to young leaders from around the world who:
- Have demonstrated leadership potential
- Show strong academic performance
- Are interested in global affairs and China’s role in the world
Eligibility Requirements for Schwarzman Scholarship
- Undergraduate degree: Must be completed before August 1, 2025
- Age: 18 to 28 years old as of August 1, 2025
- English proficiency:
- If English is not your native language, you must provide a TOEFL (minimum 100 iBT) or IELTS (minimum 7) score
- This requirement may be waived for applicants who studied in English for at least two years at the undergraduate or graduate level
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Application Timeline
For U.S. and global applicants:
- Applications open: April 2024
- Deadline: September 12, 2024
- Interview invitations: October 2024
- Final decisions: November 2024
For Chinese applicants (separate process and deadline
- Application period: January – May 2024
- Interviews & selection: June – July 2024
Application Requirements
- Online application (find link at the end)
- Resume (up to 2 pages)
- Transcripts
- 2 Essays:
- Statement of Purpose (~750 words)
- Leadership Essay (~750 words)
- 3 Letters of recommendation
- Video introduction (optional but encouraged)
- No application fee
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