Schwarzman Scholarships
The scholarships
The Schwarzman Scholars program is a prestigious global leadership scholarship designed to prepare the next generation of leaders to navigate the complex relationship between China and the rest of the world.
The program offers a fully funded one-year Master’s degree in Global Affairs at Tsinghua University in Beijing. Open to applicants from all academic disciplines and countries, Schwarzman Scholars provides opportunities for academic study, leadership development, cultural immersion, and engagement with influential leaders from around the world.
Benefits
Scholarship benefits include: full tuition and fees, room and board, travel to and from Beijing, an in-country study tour, health insurance, required course materials, and a $5,000 personal living stipend.Details
Value
- Tuition, accommodation, flights and insurance all included
- $5,000 personal stipend
Applications open
Apr – Sep 2026
Scholarship commences
Between Aug 2027 – Jul 2028
Study levels
Graduates (Bachelor's degree or above)
Fields of study
Any
Study location
China
Study institution
Tsinghua University
Selection base
Professional and academic merit
Established in 2016 by philanthropist and business leader Stephen A. Schwarzman, Schwarzman Scholars is a highly competitive global leadership program designed to prepare future leaders to navigate an increasingly interconnected world.
Based at Tsinghua University in Beijing, the program brings together outstanding students from around the globe for a fully funded one-year Master’s degree in Global Affairs. Through academic study, leadership development and cross-cultural engagement, Schwarzman Scholars aims to build greater understanding between China and the international community while fostering the next generation of global leaders.
The next generation of leaders
Applications
How to apply
Apply through the Schwarzman scholars website.
To apply for the Schwarzman Scholarship, you will need the following documents:
- a professional résumé
- two essays:
- a leadership essay (750 words)
- a statement of purpose (500 words)
- your official academic transcripts from your undergraduate/master degree(s)
- three letters of recommendation
- a video introduction.
Key dates
Applications open
Apr 2026
Applications close
3pm, Eastern Daylight Time (EDT), 9 Sep 2026
Interviews start
- 28–29 October 2026 in London
- 4–5 November 2026 in New York
Scholarship commences
Between Aug 2027 – Jul 2028
