Scholarships
Schwarzman Scholarship Programme at Tsinghua University for International Students—Fully Funded 2024
Schwarzman College at Tsinghua University is currently accepting applications from international students for its annual Schwarzman Scholars Programme.
Every year, a new class is selected to represent the world’s next generation of leaders — high-calibre individuals with open minds and limitless potential who will serve to deepen understanding between China and the rest of the world.
Schwarzman Scholars are selected from an international pool of distinguished candidates. Prospective Scholars are expected to demonstrate academic excellence, exceptional results in their field and outstanding leadership qualities. As future leaders, Schwarzman Scholars will learn from and study in China to create a more peaceful and prosperous future for all.
Schwarzman Scholars is designed to meet the challenges of the 21st century and beyond. It was inspired by the Rhodes Scholarship, which was founded in 1902 to promote international understanding and peace.
Schwarzman Scholars supports up to 200 Scholars annually from the U.S., China, and around the world for a one-year master’s in global affairs at Beijing’s Tsinghua University — ranked first in Asia as an indispensable base for China’s political, business, and technological leadership.
Scholars chosen for this highly selective program will live in Beijing for a year of study and cultural immersion — attending lectures, travelling around the region, and developing a better understanding of China. Admissions opened in the fall of 2015 with outstanding success, immediately making Schwarzman Scholars one of the world’s most selective graduate and fellowship programs.
Our cohort of global leaders reflects the diversity, vibrancy and promise of the world at large. Schwarzman Scholars embrace the opportunity to understand other cultures, perspectives and positions. Candidates who are most qualified to meet the high demands of the program must exhibit excellence in the following areas: Leadership Abilities, Exemplary Character & Integrity, Academic Aptitude & Intellectual Ability, Empathy & Intercultural Competency, Open-Mindedness and Entrepreneurial Spirit.
Schwarzman College evokes historic Chinese characteristics as well as the residential colleges at Oxford, Cambridge, Harvard and Yale. The College sits within Tsinghua University, one of China’s oldest and most prestigious institutions of higher learning. Situated on the former site of the Qing Dynasty imperial gardens and near numerous historical sites, the campus of Tsinghua University boasts a great location, rich history, and vibrant future. Since 1911, the university has developed students’ understanding of globalization and served as a bridge between China and the world. As one of China’s most influential and respected institutions, Tsinghua continues its legacy of cultivating the next generation of world leaders.
Tsinghua University is the alma mater of some of China’s most influential leaders, including the current and former Presidents, Xi Jinping and Hu Jintao; the former Chairman of the National People’s Congress, Wu Bangguo; the former Premier Zhu Rongji; and the former Vice Premier Huang Ju.
Study Programme: Postgraduate
Eligible Countries: International Students
Country Host: China
Scholarship Reward: Fully Funded, stipend, travel fare
Eligibility Criteria for the Scholarship for Africans
In addition to demonstrating extraordinary leadership skills, the ability to anticipate and act on trends and changes in their context, strong intellectual capacity, and exemplary character, candidates must meet the following criteria.
- Must have an undergraduate degree: Applicants who are currently enrolled in undergraduate degree programs must be on track to 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.
- Must be 18-28 years of age: Candidates must be at least 18 but not yet 29 years of age as of August 1 of their Schwarzman Scholars enrollment year (for the Class of 2025-2026, as of August 1, 2025)
- Must be Proficient in English Language: 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 Internet-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL iBT). Minimum score 100. International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Minimum score 7. Cambridge English: Advanced (C1) or Cambridge English: Proficiency (C2). Minimum score 185.
Benefits of the Scholarship
- Interview expenses, such as economy class air or train travel, group meals, and one night in a hotel if needed, are arranged and covered by the program.
- Expenses for Schwarzman Scholars are also fully covered by the program, including the following: tuition, fees, room and board, travel to and from Beijing at the beginning and end of the academic year, in-country study tours, required course books and supplies, a Lenovo laptop, health insurance, and a personal stipend.
Selection Process
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 an ability to effectively understand and contribute to the program so it may evolve to suit the needs of a rapidly changing world.
Applications are reviewed by a distinguished committee of business, government and academic leaders from around the world. A select number of candidates are invited for interviews in late October and early November before an international panel of leaders from a variety of backgrounds. These interviewers draw on their leadership experience to identify a cohort of highly accomplished candidates whose paths to leadership will be enhanced by an introduction to China and its global role.
Required Documents
- Online Application
- Resume (2 pages max)
- 2 Essays
- Transcript/Academic Records
- 3 Letters of Recommendation
- Video Introduction
Application Process
For further information please CLICK HERE to visit the official website
Application is Closed
Scholarships
Fully Funded 2025 MasterCard Scholarship in Canada at the University of British Columbia
Applications are now open for the MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program (Fall 2025 intake) at the University of British Columbia, offering fully funded Master’s degree opportunities for students from Sub-Saharan Africa.
About the Scholarship
The Mastercard Foundation partners with visionary organizations to empower young people in Africa and Indigenous communities in Canada, providing access to dignified work and leadership opportunities. Their goal is a world where youth are thriving and driving transformative change.
Through the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program, launched in 2012, over 45,000 African youth have been supported in pursuing secondary and higher education. The program addresses barriers in education, strengthens capacity, fosters innovation, and connects stakeholders to amplify impact.
By working with young people, universities, and NGOs, the Foundation aims to create inclusive education and smooth transitions into fulfilling careers, shaping a future where everyone can learn and succeed.
This scholarship is for the following programs ONLY
Faculty of Land and Food Systems
- Master of Food and Resource Economics (MFRE)
- Master of Food Science (MFS)
- Master of Land and Water Systems (MLWS)
Faculty of Forestry
- Master of Sustainable Forest Management (MSFM)
- Master of International Forestry (MIF)
- Master of Geomatics for Environmental Management (MGEM)
- Master of Science/Master of Applied Science in Forestry (Thesis-based)
Faculty of Science
- Master of Data Science
About the School
The University of British Columbia is a global centre for teaching, learning and research, consistently ranked among the top public universities in the world.
UBC embraces innovation and transforms ideas into action. Since 1915, UBC has been opening doors of opportunity for people with the curiosity, drive and vision to shape a better world.
Study Programme: Postgraduate
Eligible Countries: International Students
Country Host: Canada
Scholarship Reward: Stipend, Accommodation, Travel expenses, Tuition
Eligibility Criteria for the Scholarship
- Have completed a Bachelor’s degree;
- Not already have a Master’s degree;
- Be 35 years old or younger at the time of application (i.e. born in 1989 or after);
- Be a citizen or a refugee of a Sub-Saharan African country (listed here);
- Be applying for a Master’s degree in one of the eligible programs
Benefits of the Scholarship
- Tuition & Books
- Flights & Immigration support
- Room and Board
- Stipends for living expenses
- Health Insurance
- Career services & Support
- Access to a global Mastercard Foundation alumni network
- Social Entrepreneurship Fund (Initiative for scholars who are enterprising and want to start a venture back on the continent)
Selection Criteria
- Academic merit of the candidate that qualifies for admission to the program of choice
- Track record as a transformative leader and service within their community.
- Quality of application in line with the Program theme.
- Potential impact on the development of the applicant’s home country.
- Applicants who have faced significant barriers to education (social, financial, personal, practical or health-related).
Required Documents
Your fully completed application should include (all in one application form online):
- Complete the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Application Form.
- Submit the Personal Statements. The essay format is not acceptable:
- Submit a CV/resume.
- Provide two reference letters on official letterhead.
- Transcripts.
Application Process
Interested candidates should kindly CLICK HERE to visit the official website
Application status: Closed
In partnership with the Chevening International Scholarship, the University of Leicester is now accepting applications for the Chevening-Leicester Scholarships, offering students the opportunity to pursue a one-year postgraduate research program.
About the University
Established in 1921 as Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland University College, the University of Leicester has grown into a leading UK institution, renowned for its groundbreaking research and exceptional teaching. Committed to social inclusivity, the university has a long tradition of providing equitable access to higher education. Originally admitting students in 1921 for external degrees from the University of London, the institution became University College, Leicester, in 1927 and was granted a Royal Charter in 1957, gaining the authority to confer its degrees.
About the Scholarship
The University of Leicester is proud to launch this new exciting scholarship that will support two fully funded scholarships for 2025-26 entry. Recipients will receive a return airfare, a full tuition fee waiver, a stipend to cover living costs and other allowances to fully support them to study with us here at the University of Leicester.
Funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and partner organizations, Chevening offers individuals who show potential to inspire, inform, and influence positive change the opportunity to study at a UK university and gain a UK educational qualification.
Chevening Scholars study subjects in a diverse range of fields and go on to implement their ideas for positive change in various sectors. Chevening Fellowships offer mid-senior level professionals the opportunity to undertake specialized short courses or research placements at UK universities and institutions. After completing their period of study in the UK, scholars and fellows return home and join Chevening’s global network of over 60,000 alumni.
Study Programme: Postgraduate
Eligible Countries: International Students
Country Host: UK
Scholarship Reward: Stipend, Accommodation, Travel expenses, Tuition
Eligibility Criteria for the Scholarship
- Eligible applicants for the Chevening-Leicester Partner Scholarship must be from Chevening-eligible countries (excluding India) and studying a one-year taught master course within the College of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities or the School of Geography, Geology and the Environment, starting in September 2025.
In addition to the above requirements, you will also need to fulfil the standard Chevening requirements below:
- Be a citizen of a Chevening-eligible country or territory.
- Commit to returning to your home country for at least two years after your scholarship ends.
- Have at least two years of work experience (2,800 hours).
- Hold an undergraduate degree that qualifies you for a UK master’s programme.
- Apply to three different and eligible UK university courses. You must have received an unconditional offer from at least one of these course choices by the references and education documents deadline listed on the application timeline.
- Before applying for a Chevening Scholarship, you need at least two years (2,800 hours) of work experience. This can include:
- Full-time employment
- Part-time employment
- Voluntary work
- Paid or unpaid internships
- Experience gained during mandatory employment for your degree does not count. You can combine up to fifteen different work periods to meet the requirement.
You are not eligible if you:
- Hold British or dual British citizenship (unless you are a citizen of a British Overseas Territory or hold BN(O) and are applying from Hong Kong).
- Hold refugee status in a country not eligible for Chevening. However, if you are a citizen of an eligible country and hold refugee status in another eligible country, you are eligible for a scholarship.
- Are an employee, former employee, or relative of an employee of the UK government, British Embassies/High Commissions, the British Council, the Association of Commonwealth Universities, or sponsoring UK universities. Employees, former employees, or relatives of an employee of Chevening Partner organisations are eligible to apply, but if the employment took place within the last two years, you cannot receive a Chevening Partner Award from the organisation from which you work, previously worked, or are affiliated with through relatives.
- Have previously studied in the UK on a UK government-funded scholarship.
Benefits of the Scholarship
- A return airfare (Payment of travel to and from the UK)
- Full tuition fee waiver
- Stipend to cover living costs
- Other allowances to fully support you during your stay
Required Documents
- The names and contact details of two referees for your application.
- Two reference letters written by your nominated referees in English (or with a notarised translation).
- Your undergraduate degree certificate or transcript. This must be an official document from your university proving your degree and grade. We require the original documents which do not need to be translated into English.
- Statement of purpose
- English Language Proficiency test
Application Process
Interested candidates should kindly CLICK HERE to visit the official website
Application Status: Closed
Applications are now being accepted for the Chevening International Post-Graduate Scholarships. Individuals seeking a master’s degree or a second master’s degree are encouraged to apply.
About the Scholarship
Chevening offers fully funded scholarships and fellowships to individuals with ideas to create positive change.
Chevening is the UK government’s international scholarships and fellowships programme.
Chevening nurtures confidence in individuals’ ideas and provides the education, network, and conviction to bring those ideas to fruition.
Funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and partner organizations, Chevening offers individuals who show potential to inspire, inform, and influence positive change the opportunity to study at a UK university and gain a UK educational qualification.
Chevening Scholars study subjects in a diverse range of fields and go on to implement their ideas for positive change in various sectors.
Chevening Fellowships offer mid-senior level professionals the opportunity to undertake specialized short courses or research placements at UK universities and institutions.
After completing their period of study in the UK, scholars and fellows return home and join Chevening’s global network of over 60,000 alumni.
Study Programme: Postgraduate
Eligible Countries: International Students
Country Host: UK
Scholarship Reward: Stipend, Accommodation, Travel expenses, Tuition
Eligibility Criteria for the Scholarship
- Be a citizen of a Chevening-eligible country or territory.
- Commit to returning to your home country for at least two years after your scholarship ends.
- Have at least two years of work experience (2,800 hours).
- Hold an undergraduate degree that qualifies you for a UK master’s programme.
- Apply to three different and eligible UK university courses. You must have received an unconditional offer from at least one of these course choices by the references and education documents deadline listed on the application timeline.
- Before applying for a Chevening Scholarship, you need at least two years (2,800 hours) of work experience. This can include:
- Full-time employment
- Part-time employment
- Voluntary work
- Paid or unpaid internships
- Experience gained during mandatory employment for your degree does not count. You can combine up to fifteen different work periods to meet the requirement.
You are not eligible if you:
- Hold British or dual British citizenship (unless you are a citizen of a British Overseas Territory or hold BN(O) and are applying from Hong Kong).
- Hold refugee status in a country not eligible for Chevening. However, if you are a citizen of an eligible country and hold refugee status in another eligible country, you are eligible for a scholarship.
- Are an employee, former employee, or relative of an employee of the UK government, British Embassies/High Commissions, the British Council, the Association of Commonwealth Universities, or sponsoring UK universities. Employees, former employees, or relatives of an employee of Chevening Partner organisations are eligible to apply, but if the employment took place within the last two years, you cannot receive a Chevening Partner Award from the organisation from which you work, previously worked, or are affiliated with through relatives.
- Have previously studied in the UK on a UK government-funded scholarship.
Benefits of the Scholarship
- Full payment of Masters tuition fees.
- Payment of travel to and from the UK
- Payment of visa application fees
- A monthly living allowance (stipend) for accommodation and expenses – this amount will be confirmed in your acceptance letter and will be higher if you’re studying in London
Required Documents
- The names and contact details of two referees for your application.
- Two reference letters written by your nominated referees in English (or with a notarised translation).
- Your undergraduate degree certificate or transcript. This must be an official document from your university proving your degree and grade. We require the original documents which do not need to be translated into English.
- Statement of purpose
- English Language Proficiency test
Application Process
Interested candidates should kindly CLICK HERE to visit the official website
Application Status: Closed
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