About the programme
Schwarzman Scholars offers a one-year master's and leadership program at Tsinghua University in Beijing, combining a core curriculum on China and global affairs, electives, a capstone project, a Deep Dive field trip across China, and leadership training. Applicants submit an online application with essays, a CV, transcripts, recommendations and an optional video. Applications are reviewed by a committee and a select group is interviewed.
Duration: One year
Eligibility
- Must have an undergraduate degree (or be on track to complete it before August 1 of enrollment year)
- Must be at least 18 and not yet 29 years old as of August 1 of enrollment year (August 1, 2028 for the Class of 2028-2029)
- Must be proficient in English; non-native speakers must submit official test scores (TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge C1/C2, or Duolingo) unless waived by prior English-medium study
- Must be a non-Chinese citizen holding a regular passport from a country other than China; applicants born in China or with Chinese citizen parents face additional PRC nationality rules
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What they look for
- Demonstrated academic excellence, exceptional results in their field and outstanding leadership qualities
- Leadership qualities valued: character and integrity, intellectual ability, empathy and intercultural competency, open-mindedness, entrepreneurial spirit
What you receive
- Tuition and fees covered
- Room and board
- In-country study tour (Deep Dive)
- Travel to and from Beijing
- Health insurance
- Stipend for personal expenses
- Leadership development and mentorship
What you will need
- Resume/CV
- Leadership Essay
- Statement of Purpose
- Official transcripts
- Letters of recommendation (3)
- Video introductionOptional
- English proficiency test scoresOptional
How to apply
- Create an account and submit the online application in English
- Application review by a committee of business, government and academic leaders
- Selected candidates interviewed in late October and early November
- Selection cycle October to November 2027
- Currently enrolled undergraduates should coordinate with their campus contact early
Applications are submitted on Schwarzman Scholars’s own site. Open Doors helps you prepare; it is not the official application portal.
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Source and verification
- Official source
- Schwarzman Scholars · Application
- Last checked
- 10 Nov 2026, read automatically from the official page
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