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Tsinghua University and Schwarzman Scholars
Schwarzman Scholars, Class of 2028–2029 (Tsinghua University)
A one-year full-degree program that selects Scholars from an international pool based on academic excellence, results in their field and leadership qualities, with the aim of deepening understanding between China and the rest of the world.
Do I qualify 7 requirements for everyone + route options
Do I qualify
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Everyone needs
- age age >= 18 and age < 29 on August 1, 2028 Exact current official rule
- degree complete all undergraduate degree requirements before August 1, 2028 Exact current official rule
- degree have an undergraduate degree conferred by August 1, 2028
- language demonstrate strong English skills Exact current official rule
- language If native language is not English, submit official English proficiency test scores unless waived by at least …
- admission If admitted, have a valid passport. Exact current official rule
- During the program, live in the College and participate fully in the program.
These depend on how you qualify. The provider describes 3 ways, and you will not need all of them. The official page shows which applies to you.
- citizenship non-Chinese citizen Exact current official rule
- nationality passport from a country other than China Exact current official rule
- nationality Conditional: for U.S./Global applicants born in China and naturalized as foreign citizens who were formerly r…
- citizenship Conditional: if one or both parents were Chinese citizens at the applicant's birth, each such parent must hav…
- citizenship Chinese citizenship (Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, Macau, or Taiwan)
- Level of study
- Master's
- Fields of study
- Any
What's covered Fully funded
- Funding type
- Fully funded
- Funding details
- Expenses for Schwarzman Scholars are fully covered by the program (one-year master's in global affairs at Tsinghua University, Beijing).
- Duration
- 1 year
- Host country
- China
- Host institution
- Tsinghua University
What I need No fee
- Application fee
- No fee
- In-person requirements
- In-person interview
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How to apply
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- If currently enrolled as an undergraduate, coordinate early with your campus contact. Follow any university internal pre-application procedures and deadlines; notifying the contact is a courtesy if you do not need assistance. Optional
- Applicants using the China Application System should consult the Schwarzman College Admissions guidelines. This is a separate application route from the U.S./Global route. Required
- For applicants required to use the China application, start the application through the linked China application portal. Required
- For applicants using the Schwarzman Scholars online application, create an account and activate it with the PIN sent by email. If you created an account in 2021 or later, log in as a returning user; if you applied or started an application before 2021, create a new account. Required
- In the online application, click “Start New Application.” Complete the form in English and submit all requirements electronically; materials are not accepted by mail or email. Required
- Complete the application fields and upload the required materials, including the biographical profile, resume/CV, transcripts and any required English test score, essays, and short answers. Register three recommenders in the application system so it sends them the recommendation request. Applicants may submit before all recommendation letters have arrived; the letters must still be submitted by the application deadline. Required
- Review the application, complete the required certification and electronic signature, correct any submission-blocking errors, and click “Submit Application.” Submissions are final and cannot be reopened for edits. Required
- Deadline
- Deadline unconfirmed
- Deadline notes
- The U.S. and Global application for the class of 2028-2029 will be open from April 2027 to September 2027; the exact closing day is not yet published (checked 18 Oct 2026).
- Application cycle
- 2028 application cycle
- Notes
- The linked “Start Your Application” step appears with instructions for the China application route. The online application must be completed in English. Invited candidates are expected to attend an in-person interview, with rare exceptions. Some colleges or universities may set earlier internal procedures or deadlines. Special nationality-related requirements apply to some U.S./Global applicants born in China or with Chinese-citizen parents.
Details to confirm
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