Scholarship Guides Schwarzman Scholars (Tsinghua): How to Apply
China (Tsinghua) · Application Guide
Schwarzman Scholars is a fully funded, one-year master's program in global affairs at Tsinghua University in Beijing. It builds a network of future leaders who understand China's role in the world. There are two separate application tracks, the U.S./Global track and the China track, with different deadlines. The application is entirely online and late submissions are not accepted.
Administered by: Schwarzman Scholars at Tsinghua University, Beijing
Written by Zain Aqdas, Founder and lead researcher, Scholarships AtlasLast updated 3 September 2026
U.S./Global applicants (non-Chinese citizens) apply through the U.S./Global application by the September deadline. Applicants who hold passports or permanent-resident cards from Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, Taiwan, or Macao apply through the China application by the May deadline. Check the nationality rules carefully before you start.
Create an account on the Schwarzman application portal (a PIN is emailed to activate it). The form collects personal information, a 100-word biographical profile, your resume/CV (two-page maximum), education and transcripts, English proficiency, up to two interests, and a one-minute video introduction (recommended, hosted as an unlisted YouTube/Vimeo link).
The application requires essays on your leadership and on why you are applying to Schwarzman Scholars (prompts are given in the application instructions), plus a reapplicant statement if you applied before.
Provide the required letters of recommendation through the online system (prompt your recommenders before the deadline; they submit separately).
No late applications are accepted, even for latency or last-minute emergencies. For the Class of 2027-2028 the U.S./Global deadline is 9 September 2026 at 3:00 pm EDT; the China application closed 20 May 2026 (12:00 noon Beijing time).
Regional selection committees review applications and interview semifinalists (in person or virtually). Finalists are admitted to the class, and admitted students complete the visa process for China.
Dates move every year — always confirm on the official portal before planning around them.