Schwarzman Scholarship Description
Schwarzman Scholars is the first scholarship created to respond to the geopolitical landscape of the 21st Century. The Schwarzman Scholars program will give the world’s best and brightest students the opportunity to develop their leadership skills and professional networks.
With a $350 million endowment, Schwarzman Scholars will be the single largest philanthropic effort ever undertaken in China by largely international donors. The extraordinary students selected to become Schwarzman Scholars will receive a comprehensive scholarship.
Schwarzman Scholars was inspired by the Rhodes Scholarship, which was founded in 1902 to promote international understanding and peace, and is designed to meet the challenges of the 21st century and beyond. The endowment will support up to 200 scholars annually from the U.S., China and around the world for a one-year Master’s Degree program at Tsinghua University in Beijing, one of China’s most prestigious universities and an indispensable base for the country’s scientific and technological research.
Scholars chosen for this highly selective program will live in Beijing for a year of study and cultural immersion, attending lectures, traveling, and developing a better understanding of China.
Schwarzman Scholars Felds of Study
Masters degree programmes in one of these three disciplines:
- Public Policy
- Economics and Business
- International Studies
What will be taught?
- Business.
- Social sciences.
- Leadership skills.
Benefits of Schwarzman Scholars
Candidates would enjoy the following:
- Semi-finalist interview expenses, such as economy class air or train travel, group meals and one night in a hotel if needed, will be arranged and covered by the program.
- Expenses for successful Schwarzman Scholars are also fully covered by the program.
- Values will include Tuition and fees, Room and board, Travel to and from Beijing at the beginning and end of the academic year.
- Required course books and supplies, Lenovo laptop and smartphone, Health insurance.
- A modest personal stipend.
Eligibility Criteria
The following criteria must be met by all candidates in order to qualify for the scholarship;
- 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 1 August 2024.
- Applicants must be at least 18 but not yet 29 years of age as of 1 August 2024
- There are no citizenship or nationality requirements.
- 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
- 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).
This requirement is waived for applicants who graduated from an undergraduate institution where the primary language of instruction was English for at least three years of the applicant’s academic program.
How to Apply
There is no fee associated with applying to the Schwarzman Scholars program. To apply, you will need to complete and successfully submit an online application form, including all required documents and essays before the deadline date.
Application Deadline: 12th September 2024.
Visit:
SCHWARZMAN SCHOLARS WEBSITE for more details.