The Schwarzman Scholarship Programme has opened applications for its 2026 edition for international students willing to pursue postgraduate studies in China.
The program provides fully-funded scholarships to qualified students around the globe, covering tuition, airfare, accommodation, and stipends worth ¥25,512.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: China
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | Accommodation | ¥25,512 Stipends | Personal Laptop
- Deadline: September 10, 2025
- No IELTS Required
Scholarship Details
Schwarzman scholarship offers a one-year, fully-funded master’s program at Tsinghua University in Beijing. The scholarship is designed to build a global community of future leaders who will serve as global leaders, reflecting the diversity, vibrancy and promise of the world at large.
The Schwarzman Scholars Program supports up to 200 Scholars annually from the U.S., China, and around the world for a one-year master’s in global affairs at Beijing’s Tsinghua University — ranked first in Asia as an indispensable base for China’s political, business, and technological leadership.
Schwarzman Scholars Program brings together a diverse cohort of young leaders from all regions and sectors of the world who embrace each other’s differences while working on a joint mission.
Eligibility Criteria
To be qualified for The Schwarzman Scholars Program, applicants must:
- Have an undergraduate degree
- Be 18-28 years of age
- Be proficient in the English language
- In addition, they are expected to demonstrate extraordinary leadership skills, the ability to anticipate and act on trends and changes in their context, strong intellectual capacity, and exemplary character.
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants of The Schwarzman Scholars Program will receive:
- Full Tuition waiver
- Personal laptop
- CNY 25,512 Annual stipends
- Medical insurance
- Course book allowance
- Travel expenses
- Medical insurance
Required Documents
To apply for The Schwarzman Scholars Program, applicants must prepare to submit:
- Complete online Application Form
- Resume or CV (maximum 2 pages).
- 3 Letters of recommendation
- Essays- Leadership Essay (750 words) and a Statement of Purpose (500 words).
- Academic transcripts
- A short video self-introduction of no more than 1 minute.
How to Apply
To apply for The Schwarzman Scholars Program:
- Visit the Schwarzman Scholars webpage
- Click on the APPLY button
- Submit an online application electronically once you have answered all the required questions. The application form must be completed in English.
- Ensure to upload all required documents
- A selected number of candidates are invited for interviews in late October and early November before an international panel of leaders from a variety of backgrounds.
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