Tsinghua University Asian Future Leaders Scholarship Program (AFLSP)

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Details checked on 30 October 2026. Dates and amounts change every year. Always confirm on the official page.

Who can apply

Non-Chinese citizens from Asia admitted or applying to a full-time international master's programme at Tsinghua. Materials: the AFLSP form, English proficiency certificate, stamped English transcripts and an English recommendation letter on official letterhead. The page says all applications are online but also asks for scholarship materials by email, so confirm the method with your department.

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About this opportunity

AFLSP funds future leaders from Asia for master's study at Tsinghua. The page does not state the number of awards.

How to apply, step by step

1. Check that you are eligible. Non-Chinese citizens from Asia admitted or applying to a full-time international master's programme at Tsinghua. Materials: the AFLSP form, English proficiency certificate, stamped English transcripts and an English recommendation letter on official letterhead. The page says all applications are online but also asks for scholarship materials by email, so confirm the method with your department.
2. Note the deadline. Sep – Mar (for the 2026 cohort: apply to a master's programme through the online portal between September 2025 and February 2026, then send the scholarship materials to your target department by 1 March 2026, Beijing time) Confirm the exact date on the official page.
3. Prepare your documents. Passport or national ID; Academic transcripts and degree certificates; CV; Statement of purpose or motivation letter (if requested); Reference or recommendation letters (if requested); Admission or offer letter for your chosen programme; English-language test result or other language proof (if required); Anything else listed on the official page (this list is a typical checklist - always confirm there).
4. Apply on the official page. Open the official application page and submit your application before the deadline.

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Tips from our advisors

1. Read the eligibility line by line before you write anything. Most rejections are eligibility mismatches, not weak essays.
2. Show a clear link between your past studies, this programme and your career goal. Committees look for a story, not a list.
3. Start at least 8 to 12 weeks early. Certified transcripts, translations and referee letters usually take longer than expected.
4. Ask your referees at least 4 weeks ahead and give them your CV, your draft SOP and the deadline.
5. Submit at least 48 hours before the deadline. Portals slow down on the last day.
6. Have your SOP and CV reviewed by someone who has seen successful applications before you submit.

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Who can apply for Tsinghua University Asian Future Leaders Scholarship Program (AFLSP)?

Non-Chinese citizens from Asia admitted or applying to a full-time international master's programme at Tsinghua. Materials: the AFLSP form, English proficiency certificate, stamped English transcripts and an English recommendation letter on official letterhead. The page says all applications are online but also asks for scholarship materials by email, so confirm the method with your department.

What does Tsinghua University Asian Future Leaders Scholarship Program (AFLSP) cover?

One or two years of support covering tuition fees and a living allowance for accommodation, books and other materials

When is the deadline for Tsinghua University Asian Future Leaders Scholarship Program (AFLSP)?

Sep – Mar (for the 2026 cohort: apply to a master's programme through the online portal between September 2025 and February 2026, then send the scholarship materials to your target department by 1 March 2026, Beijing time) Dates change every year, so confirm on the official page.

Where can I study or work with Tsinghua University Asian Future Leaders Scholarship Program (AFLSP)?

Host countries: China.

What documents do I need for Tsinghua University Asian Future Leaders Scholarship Program (AFLSP)?

Passport or national ID; Academic transcripts and degree certificates; CV; Statement of purpose or motivation letter (if requested); Reference or recommendation letters (if requested); Admission or offer letter for your chosen programme; English-language test result or other language proof (if required); Anything else listed on the official page (this list is a typical checklist - always confirm there).

How much work is the Tsinghua University Asian Future Leaders Scholarship Program (AFLSP) application?

High: Admission application + scholarship form + recommendation letter + transcripts