The Schwarzman Scholarship provides a year of study leading to a Master's of Global Affairs at Tsinghua University in Beijing, China. All courses are taught in English. Seniors, graduate or professional students, and graduates under the age of 28 are eligible to apply. They seek future leaders in such areas as politics, business, or science, who seek a better understanding of China's role in the world. Students from any major can apply. The program expects to fully fund 200 students annually (40 from China, 90 from the U.S., and 70 from the rest of the world). A University of Illinois engineering student from China is currently a Schwarzman Scholar!
The Global Affairs curriculum bridges the academic and business/professional worlds to educate students about leadership and about China's expanding role in the world. The program also provides Scholars with unparalleled learning opportunities with leaders from China and the world through high-level interactions at lectures, an internship program, a mentors network, and intensive deep-dive travel seminars.
Video of Schwarzman Student Experience: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-NshiTAZ5c
For more information, go to http://www.topscholars.illinois.edu/schwarzman.