Schwarzman Scholars
Purpose
To give outstanding students the opportunity to develop their leadership skills and
professional networks, while achieving significant exposure to China, through a oneyear Masters program at Tsinghua University in Beijing.
Award
Tenable
Students will live and study together at Schwarzman College within Tsinghua, a new
facility constructed for the program. All classes will be taught in English. Three
different degree tracks:
1)
2)
3)
Public Policy
Economics and Business
International Studies
Can individualize focus within the three options. All scholars also complete a core
curriculum (see website for specifics).
Number & Amount
Up to 200 students. Funding is comprehensive and generous. Includes a living
stipend and travel expenses.
Duration
One full year.
Eligibility
Who
Between 18 and 28 (on June 30 of the next year). No citizenship restrictions.
English proficiency required.
When
Must successfully complete undergraduate degree prior to enrollment.
Selection Criteria
High academic aptitude and intellectual ability. Leadership potential and
entrepreneurial spirit. Ability to anticipate paradigm changes. Exemplary character,
and desire to understand other cultures and perspectives.
Campus Deadline
Campus assessment form required. Notify Mr. Hohenbary ASAP of your intent to
apply.
Deadline
June 15 for students from China, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macao.
September 15 for U.S. students.
Application
Apply online. Application form. Three essays. Current resume or CV. Three letters
of recommendation. Transcripts. Institutional assessment. Video introduction.
Contact
Jim Hohenbary: Fairchild 215 / (785) 532-3422 / jimlth@ksu.edu.
Other
First class of Schwarzman Scholars selected in Fall 2015. 45% of first class from
United States, 20% from China, 35% from the rest of the world.
Read more at http://schwarzmanscholars.org.
Also look into the Yenching Academy at Peking University for a similar
opportunity: http://yenchingacademy.org/Home/Index/program.
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www.ksu.edu/nationalscholarships