Applications are now open for the 2025/26 fully-funded Schwarzman Scholars Program

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Closing Date: 10 September 2025

Applications are now open for the 2025/26 fully-funded Schwarzman Scholars Program

Schwarzman Scholars is the first scholarship program created to respond to the geopolitical landscape of
the 21st century. As China’s role in global trends continues to grow, the success of future leaders in any sector depends upon an immersive understanding of the country and its culture. Schwarzman Scholars Program is a one-year, fully-funded master’s program at Tsinghua University in Beijing, designed to build a global community of future leaders who will strengthen understanding between China and the rest of the world.

Grow through a uniquely immersive leadership experience in Beijing. Experience a dynamic curriculum and unparalleled access to China among a community of global leaders. Central to the Schwarzman Scholars program are world-renowned advisers, a rigorous and innovative study of global affairs and hands-on exploration of Chinese culture and commerce. Scholars graduate with a valuable set of cross-cultural leadership skills, a diverse and meaningful network of leaders and career-defining learning experiences.

A Curriculum That Meets the Moment

The Schwarzman Scholars curriculum readies Scholars with the tools, leadership skills and firsthand experience they need to navigate geopolitical complexity with confidence. In addition to participating in the cutting edge core curriculum, Scholars choose elective courses to individualize their academic
experience. They will also complete an individual or group Capstone Project, the culmination of their Schwarzman Scholars academic experience. Upon completion of the program, all Scholars receive a Master’s Degree in Global Affairs, awarded by Tsinghua University.

Core Curriculum

A choice of courses designed to analyze leadership characteristics from interdisciplinary perspectives and in multiple cultural and professional settings. A course on the past 40 years of China’s political, economic and social reform. A course introducing students to current and future challenges in global affairs and the global governance system

Elective Courses

China-focused electives to delve deeper into China’s domestic policies, history and global roles. Electives in fields such as economics, public policy and global affairs.

Eligibility

The only firm targets are broad: 40% of the class will come from the United States, 20% from China, and 40% from the rest of the world; Schwarzman will build a diverse geographic mix within each broad category but will not commit to specific national or regional targets beyond those listed above. Schwarzman also expect that because of the diversity of Tsinghua’s campus, the interactions between Scholars and students from China and other countries will be much higher than the percentages suggest. The selection process also produces a class that is diverse in terms of nationalities, academic interests, gender, professional goals and other factors, to ensure multiple perspectives in the classroom and a diverse Schwarzman Scholars alumni network in the future.