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  • Schwarzman Scholar Master's Program in China

    ***PLEASE ALERT YOUR HIGH-ACHIEVING STUDENTS & ALUMNI***

    Schwarzman Scholars is pleased to announce the application is now open for exceptional students, recent alumni and young professionals to apply for its inaugural class.

    Inspired by the Rhodes Scholarship, Schwarzman Scholars is a highly selective international scholarship program designed to prepare future leaders for success in a world where China plays a key global role.

    The program will give the world’s best and brightest students the opportunity to develop their leadership skills through a fully-funded one-year Master’s Degree at Tsinghua University – one of China’s most prestigious universities. For those ready to make their mark on the world, Schwarzman Scholars is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to:

    The Application is now available (http://schwarzmanscholars.org/admissions), and the deadline is October 1, 2015. Additional information on the application process, including key dates, and requirements and eligibility criteria can be found on our website.

    Schwarzman Scholars is seeking high-caliber individuals who will represent the world’s next generation of leaders in business, politics, and civil society. We invite you to circulate this announcement to students, young professionals, and recent alumni from your institution.

    Graduating seniors ARE eligible, as are rising seniors.  Candidates who will be seniors at UConn in the fall should contact Jill Deans in the Office of National Scholarships & Fellowships as there is an institutional certification form as part of the application (for current students only).

    For more information, contact: Jill Deans at jill.deans@uconn.edu