China Tsinghua University Schwarzman Scholars Undergraduate Program 2025: (Deadline 10 Septembe 2025)

China Tsinghua University Schwarzman Scholars Undergraduate Program 2025: (Deadline 10 September 2025)

A one-year, fully-funded master’s program at Tsinghua University in Beijing, designed to build a global community of future leaders who will serve to deepen understanding between China and the rest of the world.

Every year, a new class is selected to represent the world’s next generation of leaders — high-caliber individuals with open minds and limitless potential who will serve to deepen understanding between China and the rest of the world.

Schwarzman Scholars are selected from an international pool of distinguished candidates. Prospective Scholars are expected to demonstrate academic excellence, exceptional results in their field and outstanding leadership qualities.

About Schwarzman Scholars

Schwarzman Scholars is a highly selective, one-year master’s program at Tsinghua University in Beijing that is designed to prepare the next generation of global leaders for the challenges of the future. Designed to prepare young leaders to deepen understanding between China and the rest of the world, Schwarzman Scholars is the first scholarship created to respond to the geopolitical landscape of the 21st Century. Whether in politics, business or science, the success of future leaders around the world will depend upon an understanding of China’s role in global trends.

Schwarzman Scholars Program

Aim and Benefits of Schwarzman Scholars Program

• Full tuition and academic fees
• Accommodation and meals
• Study tours within China
• Paid travel costs to and from Beijing
• Health insurance for the whole program
• Money allowance for personal needs

Requirements for Schwarzman Scholars Program Qualification

Our cohort of global leaders reflects the diversity, vibrancy and promise of the world at large. Schwarzman Scholars embrace the opportunity to understand other cultures, perspectives and positions. Candidates who are most qualified to meet the high demands of the program must exhibit excellence in the following areas:

• Leadership skills
• Strong character and honesty
• High academic ability and clear thinking
• Empathy and skill with different cultures
• Open thinking and new ideas
• Entrepreneurial action

Applicants must show clear examples of these traits through the application.

Applicants must complete all degree work before 1 August of the year they join.

All fields of study are welcome.

• Applicants must clearly explain how joining the Schwarzman Scholars Program will grow their leadership in their area.
• Applicants must be aged 18 to 28 by 1 August 2026.
• Strong English is a must because all teaching is in English.
• Applicants who do not have English as a first language must show a test score.

Accepted tests and minimum scores are:

• TOEFL: 100
• IELTS: 7
• Cambridge C1 or C2: 185
• Duolingo English Test: 130

Those who studied for two years or more in English at the undergraduate or higher level do not need a test score.

Application Deadline

September 10, 2025

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Schwarzman Scholars on connect.schwarzmanscholars.org to apply

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