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Schwarzman Scholars – Master's in Global Affairs at Tsinghua University 2028–2029

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Opportunity Overview

Schwarzman Scholars is a fully funded, one-year master's in Global Affairs at Schwarzman College, Tsinghua University in Beijing, selecting up to 200 scholars a year from around the world with no nationality restrictions. It covers tuition and fees, room and board, round-trip travel and in-country study trips, books, a laptop and smartphone, health insurance and a personal stipend. Applications for the 2027–28 class closed on 9 September 2026; the 2028–29 cycle opens in April 2027 and closes in September 2027 (applicants with Chinese passports follow a separate March–May 2027 timeline).

Funding Benefits & Coverage

6 Benefits

Tuition & Fees

Full tuition and fees for the one-year master's.

Room & Board

Accommodation and meals at Schwarzman College.

Travel

Round-trip travel to Beijing and in-country study trips.

Books & Devices

Academic books and supplies, a laptop and a smartphone.

Health Insurance

Comprehensive medical insurance for the whole scholarship period.

Personal Stipend

A modest personal stipend during the programme.

Eligibility & Acceptance Criteria

6 Criteria
Eligible Nationalities

All nationalities worldwide

Strong academic record and demonstrated leadership potential.
No nationality restrictions; applicants with Chinese passports (mainland, Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan) apply on a separate timeline.
Aged at least 18 and under 29 on 1 August of the enrolment year (1 August 2028 for the 2028–29 class).
An undergraduate degree (any field) completed by 1 August of the enrolment year.
English proficiency: non-native speakers submit an accepted test score unless their undergraduate study was taught in English for at least two years.
Next cycle: applications usually open in April, and the next global deadline is September 2027 for the 2028–2029 cohort.

Required Documents

6 Docs
Online application

schwarzmanscholars.org

Essays

Statement of purpose and leadership essay

Three recommendation letters
Academic transcripts
Résumé / CV
Short video introduction

Acceptance & Language Tests

1 Tests
TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo or Cambridge (C1/C2)

Waived after at least two years of English-taught undergraduate study

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.

Yes, an official English proficiency certificate is required. Check the official website for the required score.

Funding type: Fully Funded. Announced benefits: Tuition & Fees, Room & Board, Travel, Books & Devices, Health Insurance, Personal Stipend.

Ready to apply?

Submit your application directly through the official provider portal.

Apply on Official Website

Available Majors

FinanceInternational BusinessEntrepreneurshipHistoryPolitical ScienceEconomicsInternational RelationsInternational LawHuman Rights Law

Key Details

Category:Scholarship
Host country:China
Eligible Nationalities:All nationalities worldwide
Degree level:Master
IELTS / Language:Required
Application Deadline:Next cycle not announced yet

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