Funding & benefits
Full tuition coverage
Airfare / travel support
Eligible programmes & fields
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About the scholarship
Fully funded one-year Master of Global Affairs programme at Tsinghua University for emerging global leaders.
Depending on the award tier or route, verified benefits include Full tuition coverage, travel support. The opportunity currently maps to study areas including Global Affairs, International Relations & Development. There is no separate scholarship application: scholarship consideration is tied to the official admission/application process. Use the programme and eligibility sections below to decide whether the opportunity matches your academic background before opening the official application portal.
Key dates
Eligibility requirements
- In addition to demonstrating extraordinary leadership skills, the ability to anticipate and act on trends and changes in their context, strong intellectual capacity, and exemplary character, candidates must meet the following criteria.
- Applicants who are currently enrolled in undergraduate degree programs must be on track to successfully complete all degree requirements before August 1 of their Schwarzman Scholars enrollment year. There are no requirements for a specific field of undergraduate study; all fields are welcome, but it is important for applicants, regardless of undergraduate major, to articulate how participating in Schwarzman Scholars will help develop their leadership potential within their field.
- Candidates must be at least 18 but not yet 29 years of age as of August 1 of their Schwarzman Scholars enrollment year (for the Class of 2027-2028, as of August 1, 2027).
- For applicants using the China Application System, refer to guidelines on the Schwarzman College Admissions page.
- Undergraduate degree must be completed before programme enrollment
- Age: 18–28 years
- English proficiency required unless exempt under programme rules.
- U.S./Global application is open internationally; a separate application timetable applies to applicants with Chinese citizenship.
Selection criteria
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- Application Now Open
- Application Deadline: Sept 9, 2026 at 3 p.m. EDT
- Selection Cycle: Oct – Nov 2026
- Program Begins: Aug 2027
- Application Period: Jan 2026 – May 2026
- Selection Cycle: Jun – Jul 2026
- The U.S. and Global application for the class of 2027-2028 is now open from April 8, 2026 to September 9, 2026 at 3 p.m. EDT.
Should you apply?
Likely a good fit if
- You are looking for Master's funding.
- Your intended study area is related to Global Affairs, International Relations & Development.
- Your citizenship / nationality satisfies the stated applicant rule.
- Your prior academic background meets the stated degree requirement.
- You can satisfy the stated English-language requirement.
- Your age falls within the stated age rule.
- You want a fully funded route rather than tuition-only support.
- You are prepared to study in China.
Review carefully if
- Applicants who do not hold the required prior degree/background may not be eligible.
- Applicants above the stated maximum age may not be eligible.
- Applicants who cannot meet the stated language requirement should review the official waiver/rule carefully.
This is a factual screening summary based on the verified eligibility information above; the awarding institution makes the final eligibility decision.
Application process
Confirm the correct citizenship application route
Complete the online application and supporting materials
Submit by the applicable deadline
Participate in interviews if shortlisted
Official sources & verification
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Official sources last checked: 17 Aug 2026