Schwarzman Scholars Programme 2021/2022 for Study in China

Schwarzman Scholars Programme 2021/2022 for Study in China: Applications are invited from young leaders around the world for the Schwarzman Scholars Programme. There are no citizenship or nationality requirements. The deadline for the submission of applications is 22nd September 2020.

Designed to prepare young leaders to serve as a bridge between China and the rest of the world, Schwarzman Scholars is the first scholarship created to respond to the geopolitical landscape of the 21st Century. Whether in politics, business or science, the success of future leaders around the world will depend upon an understanding of China’s role in global trends.

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Schwarzman Scholars Programme 2021/2022 for Study in China.

The scholars’ program is designed to identify the most promising young leaders from around the world. The road to international understanding and collaboration is more essential now than ever.

Every year, up to 200 Schwarzman Scholars will represent the world’s next generation of leaders — high-caliber individuals with open minds and limitless potential — a network of leaders who will serve as bridges between China and the rest of the world.

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 and act on emerging trends and opportunities, exemplary character, and desire to understand other cultures, perspectives, and positions.

Schwarzman Scholars Programme Eligibility.

• 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;
• Candidates must be at least 18 but not yet 29 years of age as of August 1 of their Schwarzman Scholars enrollment year;
• 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:
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL PBT). A minimum score of 600.
  • Internet-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL iBT). A minimum score of 100

• • International English Language Testing System (IELTS). A minimum score of 7.

Schwarzman Scholars Programme Benefits.

The 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
• Health insurance
• A stipend of $4,000 for personal expenses

How to Apply the Schwarzman Scholars Programme 2021/2022 for Study in China.

Interested candidates participate in a rigorous and thorough selection process, designed to identify the most promising young leaders from around the world. Those selected will have demonstrated their potential to produce results within their own culture and context by inspiring and guiding groups and to not only benefit from but also contribute to the Schwarzman Scholars program.

The required forms and records include:

• Online application
• Resume (2-page maximum)
• Transcripts/Academic Records
• Essays (2)
• Letters of Recommendation (3)
• Video (optional)

Applicants who hold passports or permanent resident cards from Mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Macao, regardless of where they attended university or reside, will apply between January 1 and May 20, 2020, through the China application portal.

The application period for the U.S and Global applicants will be open between April 15, 2020, and September 22, 2020.