Schwarzman Scholars 2028–29 in China (Fully Funded Master’s at Tsinghua University)

Schwarzman Scholars is a one-year master's programme at Schwarzman College, Tsinghua University, in Beijing. It brings together young leaders from all regions and sectors of the world, and all teaching is in English. The application for the class of 2028–2029 is not open yet. The U.S. and Global application will be open from April 2027 to September 2027, and the exact dates are not announced, so no closing date is shown here. Applicants with a Chinese passport use a separate application that starts in March 2027. Candidates must be at least 18 but not yet 29 years old on 1 August 2028. The window that closed in September 2026 was for the class of 2027–2028. This page was last checked against the official website on 7 October 2026. Update, 8 October 2026, from the official application instructions and FAQ: the application for the class of 2028-2029 will be open from April 2027 to September 2027 (the exact closing day is not published). There is no application fee. The programme covers tuition, fees, room and board, travel to and from Beijing, an in-country study tour, course books, a laptop, health insurance and a personal stipend. In-person interviews are held in late October in London and early November in New York. English minimums: TOEFL iBT 100, IELTS 7, Duolingo 130 or Cambridge C1/C2 185; the test is waived for native speakers and for applicants who studied at least two years in an English-taught programme. Your first degree must be awarded by 1 August 2028.