About the programme
A separate admissions track for applicants with Chinese citizenship (Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau or Taiwan) to the same one-year Schwarzman Scholars master's and leadership programme in Beijing. The application window runs March to May 2027, with selection in June and July 2027, and the programme begins August 2028. Applicants using the China Application System should consult the separate Schwarzman College admissions guidance.
Duration: One year
Eligibility
- Hold Chinese citizenship (Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau or Taiwan)
- Hold an undergraduate degree (or be on track before August 1 of the enrolment year)
- Be at least 18 and not yet 29 years old as of August 1 of the enrolment year
- Proficiency in English; test scores required unless exempt
- Sign in to check these against your background.
What you receive
- Tuition and fees covered
- Room and board
- In-country study tour
- Travel to and from Beijing
- Health insurance
- Stipend for personal expenses
What you will need
- Resume/CV (max 2 pages)
- Leadership Essay (750 words)
- Statement of Purpose (500 words)
- Official transcripts
- 3 letters of recommendation
- Video self-introduction (max 1 minute)
How to apply
- Apply via the China Application System (see Schwarzman College admissions guidance)
- Selection cycle June to July 2027
Applications are submitted on Schwarzman Scholars at Tsinghua University’s own site. Open Doors helps you prepare; it is not the official application portal.
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Source and verification
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- Schwarzman Scholars at Tsinghua University · Application
- Last checked
- 10 Nov 2026, read automatically from the official page
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