Schwarzman Scholars
A highly selective, fully funded one-year Master's in Global Affairs at Tsinghua University in Beijing, modeled on the Rhodes Scholarship, open to applicants aged 18 to 28 of any nationality.
Quick Facts
Status
Opening SoonFunding
Fully FundedDeadline
Around September 9 (confirm exact date and time each cycle)
Country
ChinaAbout the Schwarzman Scholars
Schwarzman Scholars funds a one-year Master's in Global Affairs, with tracks in Public Policy, Economics and Business, or International Studies, hosted at Tsinghua University in Beijing. It is designed to build a cohort of future global leaders with direct exposure to China, and undergraduate background can be in any field, not just international relations or Chinese studies.
Eligibility includes an age requirement, generally 18 up to but not yet 29 by a set date, and a Bachelor's degree conferred by a set deadline. There is no application fee, and the funding package is genuinely comprehensive, including a personal stipend on top of tuition, housing, and travel.
Eligible Levels
Eligible Fields
Why Choose This Scholarship?
A genuinely comprehensive, no-fee funding package including a personal stipend
Open to any undergraduate major, not restricted to international relations or China studies backgrounds
Direct, immersive exposure to China at one of its top universities
What the Scholarship Covers
Studying in China
Beijing offers direct immersion in China's political, economic, and cultural center, with Tsinghua University consistently ranked among Asia's top institutions.
Eligibility Requirements
4 requirements
Documents Checklist
5 documents required
How to Apply - Step by Step
Submit the online application including essays and required materials
Complete a written assessment
Advance through regional and final interviews if shortlisted
Receive final decisions
Application Timeline
April-May
Applications Open
Around September 9
Application Deadline
Confirm exact time and date each cycle
November-early following year
Interviews
Regional and final rounds
Insider Tips & Pro Tips
Confirm the current cycle's exact age cutoff date before assuming you qualify, since it is defined precisely each year
Your video statement and essays should show genuine leadership and character, since these are core to selection alongside academics
Frequently Asked Questions
2 questions - click any to expand
No, applicants come from any undergraduate field. The program is designed to bring diverse expertise into a shared global affairs curriculum.
No, there is no application fee for Schwarzman Scholars.
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Applications open April-May (prior year) - get your documents ready now.
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