Are you looking for a prestigious, fully funded master’s program in China? The Schwarzman Scholars Program at Tsinghua University in Beijing offers a fully funded, one-year master’s degree in Global Affairs designed to develop future global leaders. Applicants from around the world, including India, are eligible to apply through the U.S. & Global application cycle.
Quick Eligibility
- Opportunity Type: Fully Funded Master’s Fellowship
- Study Level: Postgraduate / Master’s
- Degree: One-year Master of Global Affairs
- Eligible Nationalities: International applicants worldwide
- Age Limit: At least 18 but not yet 29 years old as of August 1, 2027
- Birth-Date Requirement: Born after August 1, 1998
- Education Requirement: Undergraduate degree completed by August 1, 2027
- Work Experience: Not mandatory
- Nomination Required: No
- University Admission: Admission to the Schwarzman Scholars program includes admission to the master’s program at Tsinghua University
- English Requirement: English proficiency required unless the applicant qualifies for an official waiver
- Funding: Fully funded — tuition, fees, room and board, travel, study tours, books and supplies, laptop, health insurance and personal stipend
- Application Fee: $0 — no application fee
- Location: Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
- Deadline: September 9, 2026 at 3:00 PM EDT
- Application Method: Online application through the official Schwarzman Scholars admissions portal
What Does the Program Cover?
The Schwarzman Scholars program is fully funded. The official program states that funding covers tuition and fees, room and board, travel to and from Beijing, in-country study tours, required books and supplies, a Lenovo laptop, health insurance and a personal stipend.
What Does Schwarzman Scholars Look For?
The selection process focuses heavily on:
- Leadership experience and potential
- Intellectual ability
- Character and integrity
- Global perspective and cross-cultural understanding
Application Requirements
Applicants should prepare:
- Online application
- Two-page maximum résumé/CV
- Academic transcripts
- Essays/personal statements
- Three recommendation letters
- English proficiency evidence, if required
- One-minute video introduction — highly recommended but not required
English-Language Requirement
Applicants whose native language is not English generally need to submit an accepted English proficiency test. The requirement is waived for applicants who completed at least two years of undergraduate study in English, or two or more years of study at master’s level or higher in English. Accepted tests include TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge English and Duolingo English Test.
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