Tsinghua Amgen Scholars

About The Program

1.Are The Decisions Made Continuously Until The Deadline (i.e. Rolling Admissions) Or After The Deadline All Together?

Our Admission Decisions Will Not Be Made On A Rolling Basis, And The Selection Will Begin After March 2026.
2.Can I Apply If I Am A Freshman Applicant?

No, You Are Ineligible To Apply Because You Must Have Completed 3 Semesters Or 4 Quarters Of College Before Applying To The Amgen Scholars Program.
3.I Am Graduating In The Summer Of 2026. Am I Eligible To Apply?

No. You Must Be Returning To Your Undergraduate College Or University In Fall 2026 To Continue Your Studies.
4.Can I Participate As An Amgen Scholar For More Than One Summer?

No. You Can Only Participate Once In Any Amgen Scholars Program. This Ensures That Each Summer A New Cohort Of Amgen Scholars Will Have The Opportunity To Benefit From This Hands-On Research Experience.
5.If I Am Not Selected This Year, Can I Apply Again?

Yes. As Long As You Still Meet The Eligibility Criteria, You Can Certainly Apply Again.
6.When Will I Find Out If I Am Admitted Into The Tsinghua Amgen Scholars Program?

Application Results For The Program Will Be Notified Between March And April.
7.Will There Be An Opportunity To Meet Amgen Scholars Participating In The Asia Program At Other Universities, And To Learn More About Biotechnology And Drug Discovery And Development?

Yes. In August, Each Amgen Scholar In Asia Will Attend A Symposium To Learn About First-Hand Research Findings From Scientists Working In Industry And Academia, And Will Provide Students With A Great Opportunity To Network With Other Amgen Scholars From Across The Globe.
8. Is The Cost Of Travel To And From This Symposium, As Well As Room And Board, Covered By The Program?

Yes. Transportation And Accommodation Will Be Covered By The Program.

Language Proficiency

9. I'm Not A Native English Speaker, But Currently Attending A University Where The Language Of Instruction Is English. Do I Need To Submit Scores To Prove My English Proficiency?

No, Non-Native English Speakers Who Have Been Receiving Undergraduate Education From An Institution Where The Language Of Instruction Is English Do Not Need To Submit Test Scores. All Requirements Are Based On Your Undergraduate Education Regardless Of Any Prior Education (e.g. High School).

Application Documents

10. If My Original Copy Of Transcript Is Not In English, Do I Need To Send An English Translation Document Of It? Do I Need To Upload Both The Foreign Language And English Translations Of My Transcripts?

Yes. Transcripts That Are In A Language Other Than English Should Be Translated Into English. The Translation Must Be Provided By The University.
11. Is An Unofficial Transcript Acceptable, Or Should I Submit An Official Transcript (That Is, Printed And Signed By The University Registrar)?

No. Transcripts Must Be The Official Version From The University And Provided In English If The Original Language Is Not English. Your Current Transcript Must Include Your 2025 Fall Grades, And Please Email The Program (amgenscholars@tsinghua.edu.cn) If Your Fall Grades Are Not Available By March 1st.
12. My School Calculates The GPA Using 5.0 Scale. How Do I Convert My GPA To A 4.0 Scale?

To Convert A 5.0 GPA To A 4.0 GPA, Divide Your Cumulative 5.0 GPA By 1.25, Or Divide Your Cumulative GPA By 5 Then Multiply By 4. Both Ways Will Yield The Same 4.0 GPA Conversions.
13. Do You Require That Reference Letter(S) Be Written On A Specific Form?

No. There Is No Set Format. The Only Requirements Are That The Letter Be Issued By A Faculty Member Of Your Current Institution And Be Composed On The School’s Letterhead.
14. Whom Should I Ask To Provide A Reference Letter?

Letters From People Who Have Experience Working With You In A Research Setting, Faculty Mentors, Principal Investigators, Professors, And Teachers Are Preferred. Two Letters From The Same Lab Is Considered As One Letter (i.e. A Letter From Faculty Member And One From Your Lab Mentor-Postdoc Or Graduate Student You Worked With In The Lab).
15. Is Research Experience Required To Apply?

No. Research Experience Is Not Required; However, It Is Strongly Recommended.
16. Should I List My Research Experience From High School On My Application?

No. You Should Only List Research Experience You Have Obtained As An Undergraduate. However, You Can Mention Your High School Research In Your Application Materials.

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