Schwarzman Scholars U.S./Global Grant

Schwarzman Scholars U.S./Global Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Stephen A Schwarzman Education Foundation
Last Updated: April 13, 2025

Summary

The Schwarzman Scholars program offers a fully-funded, one-year master's degree at Tsinghua University in Beijing, fostering global leadership through academic excellence and cultural exchange. It seeks diverse candidates with strong leadership skills, integrity, and intellectual ability. Scholars receive comprehensive support, including tuition, accommodation, and travel expenses. This initiative aims to cultivate future leaders who can bridge cultural divides and understand the complexities of global affairs, enriching their fields and communities.

Overview

Schwarzman Scholars was designed in collaboration with world-leading universities to create an international community that bridges differences. Schwarzman Scholars is a fully-funded, one-year master’s degree and leadership program at Tsinghua University in Beijing, China. At the heart of the program are world-renowned advisers, a rigorous and innovative study of global affairs, and hands-on exploration of Chinese culture and commerce. Schwarzman Scholars are selected from an international pool of distinguished candidates. Prospective Scholars are expected to demonstrate academic excellence, exceptional results in their field and outstanding leadership qualities. What We're Looking For Our cohort of global leaders reflects the diversity, vibrancy and promise of the world at large. Schwarzman Scholars embrace the opportunity to understand other cultures, perspectives and positions. Candidates who are most qualified to meet the high demands of the program must exhibit excellence in the following areas: leadership abilitiesexemplary character & integrityacademic aptitude & intellectual abilityempathy & intercultural competencyopen mindednessentrepreneurial spirit What's Covered Scholars will receive a comprehensive scholarship, including: tuition and feesroom and boardin-country study tourtravel to and from Beijinghealth insurancestipend for personal expenses Please see FAQs for additional guidelines.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. 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.Must have an undergraduate degree.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.Candidates must be at least 18 but not yet 29 years of age as of August 1 of their Schwarzman Scholars enrollment year.Must be proficient in the English language.