Nationally competitive award

Schwarzman Scholars

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A one-year, fully funded master's degree program in global affairs at Tsinghua University.

Deadline
September 9, 2026 at 3:00 PM EDT
Opening date
April 8, 2026
Award amount
Full funding for a one-year master's program

Overview

Discipline
Global Affairs
Citizenship
Non-Chinese citizens holding a regular/ordinary passport from a country other than China (for the U.S./Global application)
Eligibility
  • Applicants must complete all degree requirements and have an undergraduate degree conferred by August 1, 2027.
  • Applicants must be at least 18 but not yet 29 years of age as of August 1, 2027.
  • English language test requirement is waived for applicants who studied in English for at least two years at the undergraduate level or two or more years at a master's degree level or higher.
Requirements
Minimum English test scores (if required): TOEFL iBT 100 (or 5 out of 6), IELTS 7, Duolingo English Test 130, or Cambridge C1/C2 185.
Application materials
  • Current resume or CV (maximum 2 pages)
  • Leadership Essay (750 words) and Statement of Purpose (500 words)
  • Two short answer responses (maximum 100 words each)
  • Biographical profile (up to 100 words)
  • Official transcripts for each degree-granting post-secondary education institution attended
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Video self-introduction (no more than 1 minute)
Important dates
  • October 28–29, 2026: In-person interviews in London
  • November 4–5, 2026: In-person interviews in New York
  • August 2027: Program begins
Contact
  • Admissions Inquiries: admissions@schwarzmanscholars.org
  • Technical Support: apptech@schwarzmanscholars.org