Schwarzman Scholars

Schwarzman Scholars

This is a fully-funded, one-year master’s degree and leadership program at Tsinghua University in Beijing, China to prepare future leaders for success in a world where China plays a key global role. The program gives the best and brightest students from around the world the opportunity to develop their leadership skills through a fully funded one-year Master of Global Affairs degree at Tsinghua University in Beijing.

Timeline

Begin Today

• Research China with your own academic focus and future career in mind.
• Consider potential recommendation writers.
• Schedule a series of appointments over the summer with an Office of National Scholarships advisor on Handshake to discuss your application, essay drafts, and letters of recommendation.
• Update your CV/resume and seek feedback on it.
• Thoroughly read the Schwarzman Scholars website.

May–August

• Send recommendation packet to your referees no later than July 15.
• Include a succinct program description, points in your profile they should address, unofficial transcripts, CV, etc.
• Order your transcripts from all universities attended, both in the United States and abroad.
• Meet with an Office of National Scholarships advisor at least three times to review drafts of your application.

Late August

• CAMPUS DEADLINE - e-mail a near-final draft of your entire application (essays, transcripts, and video) to Lesha.
• Request that your recommenders share a draft of their letter of recommendation with the Office of National Scholarships advisor with whom you have been working.

Early September

• Final submission deadline: Early September; submit your finalized application package through the Schwarzman online system by the official deadline, published annually.
• Save a copy of your finalized application package as a PDF for your own records and send a copy of it to the Office of National Scholarship advisor with whom you have been working.