Schwarzman Scholars Program
1 year Master’s degree at Schwarzman College, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
Eligibility
- Bachelor’s degree by the start of program.
- Academic excellence, although there is no minimum required GPA or class rank.
- At least 18 years of age but not yet 29 years of age as of August 1.
About the Schwarzman Scholars Program
The Schwarzman Scholars program was designed to inspire the next generation of global leaders. Recipients will work towards a one-year Master’s Degree at Schwarzman College at Tsinghua University in Beijing focusing on public policy, economics & business or international studies.
Recipients will gain unrivaled and deep exposure to China through intensive academic study, leadership cultivation, cultural exposure, and crucial relationship building with peers, faculty, and leaders within China and around the world. Students will also have the opportunity to participate in a mentoring program linking them to business, political and civil society leaders and through internships with global and national institutions and corporations based in Beijing. Two hundred scholars are chosen annually.
Amount Awarded
Tuition, room and board, travel, in-country study tour, books, Lenovo laptop and smartphone, health insurance, stipend
Timeline Details
The Schwarzman Scholarship does not have a campus process. The national deadline is mid to late September. We encourage you to begin your application early. Fill out the Stanford Schwarzman Intent to Apply form if you intend to apply this cycle.
Application Process
National Application Submission Process
Please follow the guidelines of the Schwarzman Scholars Program. See their website and application portal for specific details.
Application Checklist
- Online Schwarzman application
- Biographical Profile (100-word max.)
- Official transcript
- Three electronic letters of recommendation
- Video Introduction (1-minute)
- Current resume/CV (2-page max.)
- Statement of Purpose (500-word max.)
- Leadership Essay (750-word max.)
- Two short answer responses (100-word max.)
Recommendation Letters
The 3 letters of recommendation should be submitted directly on the Schwarzman online application.
Selection Process
There will be two deadlines and decision dates.
Applicants who hold a passport from mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, or Macao will apply by May with interviews in Beijing early July and decisions released before early October.
All other applicants will apply by mid to late September, with interviews in New York and other worldwide locations (late October and early November), and decisions released in November.
Additional Information
Find additional information, including application criteria, on the Schwarzman Scholarship website.