Schwarzman Scholars Master’s Program at Tsinghua University – Fully Funded
Program: Schwarzman Scholars
University: Tsinghua University
Location: Beijing
Duration: One year
Funding: Fully funded
Application Deadline: September 9, 2026 – 3 p.m. EDT
The Schwarzman Scholars program is a one-year, fully funded master’s program at Tsinghua University in Beijing. According to the application page, it is designed to build a global community of future leaders who will help deepen understanding between China and the rest of the world.
Program Overview
The page welcomes applicants to the U.S./Global application. Before beginning, applicants are instructed to review the program’s eligibility requirements and check their eligibility. The source does not list those requirements directly on this page, but it clearly directs applicants to confirm them before starting.
Application Requirements
The online application must be completed in English using Roman script. All materials must be submitted electronically, and the page states that materials sent through email are not accepted.
Applicants do not need to finish the application in one sitting. They may return and continue their work as often as needed before submitting. The source also explains that work can be saved by clicking the “Continue” button.
Submission Conditions
Before submitting, applicants must acknowledge that all written work in the application was composed by them. The page also states that any type of AI generator, such as ChatGPT, must not be used to create materials submitted as part of the application.
Applicants are also advised to use an email address that will not expire. The same email address used to create the account will be used for all future correspondence related to admissions status.
Key Dates
The application deadline for the U.S./Global application is September 9, 2026 at 3 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time. The page states clearly that late applications will not be accepted, even in cases of latency issues or last-minute emergencies.
For applicants from Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan, the source directs them to the China application. The deadline for the China application is May 20, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Beijing time.
Account Access
Applicants who created an account in 2021 or later should log in as returning users to start a new application. Those who applied or started an application before 2021 are instructed to create a new account.
The page also distinguishes between returning users, who should log in to continue an application, and first-time users, who should create an account to begin a new one.
