Tsinghua University Schwarzman Scholars Program

Tsinghua University Schwarzman Scholars is the first scholarship
created to respond to the geopolitical landscape of the 21st Century. Enrolling the inaugural class in 2016, the program will give the world’s best and brightest students the opportunity to develop their
leadership skills and professional networks through a one-year Master’s Degree at Tsinghua University in Beijing – one of China’s most prestigious universities.

Field of study:
Master’s Degree Programme in one of the following disciplines: Public Policy, Economic and Business, International Studies

Number of Awards:
The class that begins in summer 2016 will include 100 scholars, and the program will grow to include up to
200 students in coming years. About 45% of the first class will come from the United States, 20% from China, and 35% from the rest of the world.

Target group:
All nationalities

Scholarship value/inclusions:
The scholarship covers tuition and fees, room and board, travel to and from Beijing at the beginning and end of the academic year, an in-country study
tour, required course books and supplies, lenovo laptop and smartphone, health insurance, and a modest personal stipend.

Eligibility:
• Undergraduate degree or first degree from an accredited college or university or its equivalent.

Applicants who are currently enrolled in
undergraduate degree programs must be on track to successfully complete all degree requirements by June 30, 2016, before orientation begins. There are
no requirements for a specific field of undergraduate study; all fields are welcome, but it will be important for applicants, regardless of undergraduate major, to articulate how participating in Schwarzman Scholars will help develop their leadership potential within their field.

• English language proficiency. Applicants must demonstrate strong English Language skills, as all teaching will be conducted in English. If the
applicant’s native language is not English, official English proficiency test scores must be submitted with the application. Acceptable test options are:

• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL PBT)

• Internet-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL iBT)

• International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

• Pearson’s (PTE Academic)

This requirement is waived for applicants who graduated from an undergraduate institution where the language of instruction was English at an institution located in a country where English was a
national language.

• Age. Applicants must be at least 18 but not yet 29 years of age as of June 30, 2016.

See the complete eligibility criteria Here.

Application instructions:
The Schwarzman Scholars application serves as the application for both the scholarship and degree programs with the university. No additional application is necessary.

To apply, you must complete an online application form and submit required documents by 1 October 2015.

Please visit the official website to access the application form and for this scholarship.

Website:
Official Scholarship Website: Tsinghua University Schwarzman Scholar

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