Schwarzman Scholars Program for Master’s Students in China 2015

Schwarzman Scholars Program for Master’s Students in China 2015

Schwarzman Scholars Program of master’s degree for International Students, Applications are invited for Schwarzman Scholars Program to undertake a one year master degree program at Tsinghua University. The class that begins in summer 2016 will include 100 scholars. Candidates must be at least 18 years old and 28 years old or younger as of June 30, 2016. All qualified candidates will have successfully completed their undergraduate degrees prior to enrollment and must be proficient in English. The last date of submission of application is October 1, 2015.

Participating Institute: Following Institution(s) are Participating.

Tsinghua University in China

Study Subject: Scholarships are awarded in one of the following fields: Economics and Business, International Studies, or Public Policy
Degree Level: Scholarships are awarded for pursuing master’s degree programme at Tsinghua University.

Eligibility:

1. 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 orientation begins in July 2016. There are no requirements for a specific field of undergraduate study; all fields are welcome, but it will be important for applicants, regardless of undergraduate major, to articulate how participating in Schwarzman Scholars will help develop their leadership potential within their field.
2. 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); Internet-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL iBT); International English Language Testing System (IELTS); Pearson’s (PTE Academic). This requirement is waived for applicants who graduated from an undergraduate institution where the language of instruction was English at an institution located in a country where English was a national language.
3. Age: Applicants must be at least 18 but not yet 29 years of age as of June 30, 2016.
   The Following Items are not part of Minimum Eligibility Requirements:
4. Marital status: Married applicants may apply and will be at no disadvantage in the application process. Spouses/partners may accompany Schwarzman Scholars to Beijing, but Scholars are expected to live in the dormitory and participate fully in the program like single students. Spouses/partners may not live in the dormitory, and no additional funding will be provided to support spouses/partners living off-campus.
5. There are no citizenship or nationality requirements.
6. Grade point average/class rank/pre-requisites: Academic excellence will be a requirement for successful applicants, but there is no minimum GPA or class rank required to apply. Applicants are expected to have demonstrated excellence in their academic studies, and the most competitive candidates will be among the top students in their graduating class. There are no course prerequisites for applicants to the program, although some individual classes at Tsinghua University may have prerequisites.

Eligible Nationalities: Applicants of all nationalities are eligible to apply for this programme.

What does it cover: The extraordinary 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, Lenovo laptop and smartphone, health insurance, a modest personal stipend. With a $350 million endowment, Schwarzman Scholars will be the single largest philanthropic effort ever undertaken in China by largely international donors.

Selection Criteria: Schwarzman Scholars will be selected on the basis of not only their academic aptitude and intellectual ability, but also their leadership potential, entrepreneurial spirit, ability to anticipate paradigm changes, exemplary character, and desire to understand other cultures, perspectives and positions.

Notification: Candidates who are chosen for interviews will receive notice via email in the third week of October, and interviews will take place in the second and third weeks of November. A first round of admissions notifications, via email, will occur in the last week of November and subsequent notifications will take place in mid-December.

Application Procedure: The process includes an online application and credentials evaluation as well as in-person regional interviews. Required Forms and Records Include:

• A complete and successfully submitted online application, including the requested personal statement(s) and supplementary components.
• Uploaded transcripts/academic records
• Three electronic letters of recommendation.
• An essay in three sections:
• Current resume/CV
• Institutional Assessment Form

Application Form

Deadline: The application deadline is October 1, 2015.

Further Official Scholarship Information and Application