Entry ID SC-68645
At a glance
The Schwarzman Scholars Program is a fully-funded, one-year Master's degree in Global Affairs at Schwarzman College, Tsinghua University in Beijing, China. It selects up to 200 outstanding individuals annually to develop leadership skills through a rigorous curriculum focused on three pillars: Leadership, Global Affairs, and China. The program includes core and elective courses, a capstone project, Deep Dive field trips across China, leadership workshops, mentorship from world-class faculty and guest speakers, student life activities, and cultural immersion. Scholars live together in modern facilities on campus, building a global network to bridge China and the rest of the world. All classes are taught in English.
Who can apply
- Age: At least 18 but not yet 29 years old as of August 1 of the enrollment year (e.g., August 1, 2027 for Class of 2027-2028).
- Academic: Must hold a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) conferred by August 1 of the enrollment year; current undergraduates must be on track to graduate by then. All undergraduate fields welcome.
- English Proficiency (if not native): TOEFL 100+, IELTS 7.0+, Cambridge C1/C2 185+, Duolingo 130+; waived for 2+ years of English-medium undergraduate or graduate study.
- Demonstrated leadership ability, academic excellence, intellectual curiosity, empathy, intercultural competency, open-mindedness, and entrepreneurial spirit.
- Open to all nationalities; applicants with passports from Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, or Taiwan use separate China application system.
Contact
Email: info@schwarzmanscholars.org Phone: +86 10 6277 0631 / +1 212 314 8740
Beijing Schwarzman College Tsinghua University, Haidian District Beijing 100084 New York 641 Lexington Avenue 23rd Floor New York, NY 10022
