Schwarzman Scholars Program-China 2020/2021

Application Deadline: 31 May/22 Sept 2020 (annual)
Country of Study: China
Course starts Summer 2021

Scholarship description:

Intended to set up the up and coming age of worldwide pioneers, Schwarzman Scholars is the main grant made to react to the geopolitical scene of the 21st Century. The program will put forth a strong effort and most splendid understudies the chance to build up their authority aptitudes and expert systems through a one-year Master's Degree at Tsinghua University in Beijing – one of China's most esteemed colleges.

Schwarzman Scholars Program-China 2020/2021

Host Institution(s):

Tsinghua University in Beijing, China

Level/Fields of study:

Master’s Degree Programme in Global Affairs with concentrations on one of the following disciplines: Public Policy, Economic and Business, International Studies

Number of Awards:

Up to 200 students – about 45% of the first class will come from the United States, 20% from China, and 35% from the rest of the world.

Target group:

All nationalities

Scholarship value/inclusions:

Schwarzman Scholars Program-China 2020/2021

The extraordinary students selected to become Schwarzman Scholars will receive a comprehensive scholarship that will include tuition and fees, room and board, travel to and from Beijing at the beginning and end of the academic year, an in-country study tour, required course books and supplies, health insurance, and a personal stipend of $4,000.

Eligibility:

Undergraduate degree or first degree from an accredited college or university or its equivalent.
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.

Age Requirement.
Candidates must be at least 18 but not yet 29 years of age as of August 1 of their Schwarzman Scholars enrollment year.

Schwarzman Scholars Program-China 2020/2021

English language proficiency.
Applicants must demonstrate strong English language skills, as all teaching will be conducted in English. If the applicant’s native language is not English, official English proficiency test scores must be submitted with the application. Acceptable test options are:

• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL PBT). Minimum score 600.
• Internet-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL iBT). Minimum score 100.
•International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Minimum score 7.
This requirement is waived for applicants who graduated from an undergraduate institution where the primary language of instruction was English for at least two years of the applicant’s academic program. The requirement will also be waived for applicants who have studied in English for two or more years at a Master’s degree level or higher.

Read the complete eligibility criteria at this link.

Application instructions:

To apply, you must complete an online application form and submit required documents by the deadline. Applicants who hold passports from Mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Macao can apply online from 1 January to 31 May 2020 through the China application portal. Applicants holding a passport from any other country, can apply online from 15 April to 22 September 2020.

Schwarzman Scholars Program-China 2020/2021

It is important to visit the official website (link found below) to access the application form and for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Website:
https://starryfeed.com/schwarzman-scholars-program-china-2020-2021/