Schwarzman Scholars is the first scholarship designed for the 21st Century – educating global leaders for a complex and changing world.
In any sector, the success of future leaders around the world depends upon an understanding of China’s role in global trends. A one-year, fully-funded master’s program at Tsinghua University in Beijing, Schwarzman Scholars is designed to build a worldwide community of leaders, across cultures and industries, to make a profound global impact.
This is where knowledge meets opportunity.
World-Class Education
Lifelong Network
Cross-Cultural Leadership Experience
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Admissions Overview
Schwarzman Scholars are selected from an international pool of highly competitive candidates. In addition to demonstrated academic excellence, outstanding leadership qualities and skills in their fields, applicants:
Applicants who are currently enrolled in undergraduate degree programs must be on track to successfully 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 to apply.
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 2026-2027, as of August 1, 2026).
Applicants must demonstrate strong English skills, as all teaching is conducted in English. If the applicant’s native language is not English, they must have studied in English at an undergraduate or graduate program for at least two years.