The Schwarzman Scholars invites applicants worldwide to submit their applications for its 2026-2027 program. This annual program attracts high-caliber individuals with open minds and limitless potential to contribute to a deeper understanding between China and other countries.

The ideal candidates are those who demonstrate leadership abilities, exemplary character and integrity, academic aptitude and intellectual ability, empathy and intercultural competency, and an open-minded entrepreneurial spirit. Therefore, potential applicants are highly encouraged to apply and benefit from this outstanding opportunity.

Program Overview:

The Schwarzman Scholars Program is a prestigious, fully funded one-year master’s program at Tsinghua University in China. It brings together exceptional young leaders from around the world to deepen understanding between China and the global community.

The program includes tuition, travel, housing, a personal stipend, and more—applications open in May 2025 for Chinese applicants and in September 2025 for international applicants.

Important Details

International Candidates

• Application Open: April 10, 2025 
• Application Deadline: 10 September 2025 (3:00 PM EDT)
• Selection Cycle: October – November 2025
• Program Begins: August 2026

Chines Applicants

• Application Deadline: 20 May 2025
• Selection Cycle: June – July 2025
• Program Begins: August 2026

Duration: One Year

Funding Type: Fully funded

Gender: Male/Female

Eligible Country: All

Fields of Study: Leadership

Host University: Tsinghua University

Host Country: China

Benefits and Scholarship Values

The following are the benefits of the Schwarzman Scholars program:

• 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.
• Lenovo laptop
• Health insurance
• Personal stipend

Eligibility Criteria for Schwarzman Scholars

Applicants should meet the following requirements:

• The applicant must be between 18 and 28 years old as of 01 August of the enrolment year.
• Completed an undergraduate degree at the time of application.
• Proven English verbal and written skills as the studies are in English. The applicant should have completed two-year undergraduate studies in English or present an accepted English testing certificate (Minimum IELTS 7, TOEFL IBT 100, Cambridge English minimum score 185

Required Documents

The following supporting documents are necessary for Schwarzman Scholars:

• Resume or CV (maximum two pages).
• Two required essays are a Leadership Essay (750 words) and a Statement of Purpose (500 words).
• Official transcripts for each degree attended.
• Three Recommendation letters indicating the applicant’s intellectual abilities, personal characteristics, and leadership potential.
• Short video self-introduction, maximum 1 minute.

How to Apply for the Schwarzman Scholars Program?

Interested applicants who meet the criteria should submit their English applications online before the deadline. Applicants can access and edit their applications as frequently as needed.

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