Schwarzman Scholarship

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This scholarship is administered externally

About this scholarship

Schwarzman Scholars is an unparalleled graduate program for the next generation of young leaders, anchored in a fully-funded 10-month Master's Degree in Global Affairs at Beijing's Tsinghua University. The experience encompasses unique opportunities in and outside the classroom, including extensive leadership training, a network of senior mentors, opportunities to engage in high-level interactions with Chinese leaders and visiting speakers, optional internships, career development, and travel seminars around China. Scholars will learn from world-class faculty and guest speakers about the China's importance on the global stage through a rigorous and dynamic core curriculum. Schwarzman Scholars prepares young leaders for a globally interconnected future and for careers in which they will join a growing alumni network of leaders who are working to build mutual understanding between China and the rest of the world.

Students spend a year immersed in an international community of thinkers, innovators and senior leaders in business, politics and society. In an environment of intellectual engagement, professional development and cultural exchange, they learn from one another and pursue their academic disciplines while building their leadership capacities. This experience will expand students' understanding of the world and create a growing network of global leaders that will build strong ties between China and the rest of the world.

For those ready to make their mark on the world, Schwarzman Scholars represents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

SUMMARY

SCHOLARSHIP TYPE

Prestigious

VALUE

Tuition, Room & Board, Stipend & more

Payments made for program duration

Student types
Domestic, International
Student levels
Master Degree, Postgraduate coursework, Postgraduate research, Graduate Certificate
Selection bases
Academic merit

Field of study

Any Discipline

Eligibility

Schwarzman Scholars is seeking high-caliber applicants who will represent the world's next generation of leaders. The program is open to students and young professionals between the ages of 18 and 28 years old, regardless of nationality, who are proficient in English and have obtained an undergraduate degree. For the next cohort, this unparalleled opportunity will begin in Beijing in August 2026 at Schwarzman College.

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.

Undergraduate degree or first degree from an accredited college or university or its equivalent.
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, 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.
Age Requirement.
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).
English language proficiency.
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 or English language proficiency testing minimums:
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL PBT) - Minimum score 600.
- Internet-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL iBT) - Minimum score 100.
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Minimum score 7.
- Cambridge Advanced (C1): 185
- Cambridge Proficiency (C2): 185

Additional information

Students selected to become Schwarzman Scholars will receive a comprehensive scholarship. It will include:

Tuition Fees
Room and board
Travel to and from Beijing at the beginning and end of the academic year
An in-country study tour
Required course books and supplies
Health insurance
A stipend of $5,000 for personal expenses
World-Class Faculty and Speakers
Robust Academic Curriculum
Post-Graduate Opportunities
Access to a Global Network of Young Leaders

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 their potential to produce results within their own culture and context by inspiring and guiding groups and to not only benefit from but also contribute to the Schwarzman Scholars program. The process includes an online application and evaluation as well as in-person regional interview.

U.S. AND GLOBAL APPLICANTS