SCHWARZMAN SCHOLARS PROGRAM FOR FUTURE LEADERS

In addition to demonstrating extraordinary leadership skills, the ability to anticipate and act on trends and changes in their context, strong intellectual capacity, and exemplary character, candidates must meet the following criteria-

1. 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.
2. Candidates must be at least 18 but not yet 29 years of age as of August 1 of their Schwarzman Scholars enrollment year.
3. 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. This requirement is waived for applicants who studied at 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. Acceptable test options are: Internet-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL iBT). Minimum score
4. International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Minimum score
5. Cambridge English: Advanced (C1) or Cambridge English: Proficiency (C2). Minimum score 185.

Stated amount: Not Available The students selected to become Schwarzman Scholars will receive a comprehensive scholarship. It will include:

1. Tuition Fees
2. Room and board
3. Travel to and from Beijing at the beginning and end of the academic year
4. An in-country study tour
5. Required course books and supplies
6. Health insurance
7. Stipend for personal expenses No. of scholarships is subject to availability, please visit official website.

No Separate Application or Fee is Required to get the grants, it will be automatically considered, once you enrolled for the program. The online application must be completed in English using Roman script. All requirements must be submitted electronically; we do not accept materials through email. You do not have to complete your application in one sitting; you may access and continue your work as frequently as needed before submitting the application. To save your work, click on the 'Continue' button. Please note that the email address provided to create your account will be used for all future correspondence about your admissions status. It is important to not use an email address that may expire. Keep your login information in a safe place as you will need it to access your application in the future. Required Forms And Records Include:

1. Online application
2. Resume (2 page maximum)
3. Transcripts/Academic Records
4. Essays (2)
5. Letters of Recommendation (3)
6. Video (optional) For further details, please click here.

1. The application and selection process is jointly designed and administered by the admissions teams at Tsinghua and in the Schwarzman Scholars office in New York. Staff at Tsinghua manage recruiting and will manage selections for greater China, including Macao, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, following the same process used for applicants from the rest of the world.
2. The selection process prioritizes academic excellence and leadership potential without regard for the university or college where the candidate studied, assuming the institution was properly accredited. Outstanding scholars and leaders have come from a wide variety of institutions.
3. Interview panelists are distinguished senior figures from politics, business, universities, and the non-profit world, typically but not exclusively from the same region as the candidate being interviewed. Other Info What We're Looking For ​​​​​​​ Our cohort of global leaders reflects the diversity, vibrancy and promise of the world at large. Schwarzman Scholars embrace the opportunity to understand other cultures, perspectives and positions. Candidates who are most qualified to meet the high demands of the program must exhibit excellence in the following areas:
4. Leadership Abilities
5. Exemplary Character & Integrity
6. Academic Aptitude & Intellectual Ability
7. Empathy & Intercultural Competency
8. Open Mindedness
9. Entrepreneurial Spirit