Featured byAustralian National University
Overview
Scholarship type
Merit based
Number of scholarships to award
One
Grant
Tuition, Room & Board, Stipend & more
Scholarship coverage
- tuition fee reduction
- living expenses
- accommodation
- other
Description
Schwarzman Scholars is an unparalleled graduate program for the next generation of young leaders, anchored in a fully-funded 10-month Master's Degree in Global Affairs at Beijing's Tsinghua University.
The experience encompasses unique opportunities in and outside the classroom, including extensive leadership training, a network of senior mentors, opportunities to engage in high-level interactions with Chinese leaders and visiting speakers, optional internships, career development, and travel seminars around China.
Benefits
Students selected to become Schwarzman Scholars will receive a comprehensive scholarship. It will include:
Tuition 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
A stipend of $5,000 for personal expenses
Eligibility
- Schwarzman Scholars is seeking high-caliber applicants who will represent the world's next generation of leaders. The program is open to students and young professionals between the ages of 18 and 28 years old, regardless of nationality, who are proficient in English and have obtained an undergraduate degree.
- Undergraduate degree or first degree from an accredited college or university or its equivalent.
- Candidates must be at least 18 but not yet 29 years of age as of August 1 of their Schwarzman Scholars enrollment year.
- Applicants must demonstrate strong English 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.
Scholarship requirements
Disciplines
Any
Locations
Australia
Nationality
Any
Study experience required
Bachelor
Age
18 to 28 years old
Application
Application deadline
Anytime
Interested candidates participate in a rigorous and thorough selection process, designed to identify the most promising young leaders from around the world. Those selected will have demonstrated their potential to produce results within their own culture and context by inspiring and guiding groups and to not only benefit from but also contribute to the Schwarzman Scholars program. The process includes an online application and evaluation as well as in-person regional interview.