Schwarzman Scholars Program 2025 in China

A one-year, fully-funded master’s program at Tsinghua University in Beijing, designed to build a global community of future leaders who will serve to deepen understanding between China and the rest of the world.

Every year, a new class is selected to represent the world’s next generation of leaders — high-caliber individuals with open minds and limitless potential who will serve to deepen understanding between China and the rest of the world.

• Table of Content
• About Schwarzman Scholars
• Schwarzman Scholars Program
• Aim and Benefits of Schwarzman Scholars Program
• Requirements for Schwarzman Scholars Program Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for Schwarzman Scholars Program
• Documents Required for Application
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Schwarzman Scholars

Schwarzman Scholars is a highly selective, one-year master’s program at Tsinghua University in Beijing that is designed to prepare the next generation of global leaders for the challenges of the future. Designed to prepare young leaders to deepen understanding between China and the rest of the world, Schwarzman Scholars is the first scholarship created to respond to the geopolitical landscape of the 21st Century. Whether in politics, business or science, the success of future leaders around the world will depend upon an understanding of China’s role in global trends.With the inaugu... continue reading

Schwarzman Scholars Program

Aim and Benefits of Schwarzman Scholars Program

• Interview: The program will provide economy class airfare or train fare and one night in a hotel, if needed.

Scholars will receive a comprehensive scholarship, including:

• Tuition & Fees
• Room & Board
• in-country study tour
• Travel to and from Beijing
• Health Insurance
• Stipend for personal expenses

Requirements for Schwarzman Scholars Program Qualification

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
• Must be 18-28 years of age
• Must be proficient in the English language

 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 Abilities
• Exemplary Character & Integrity
• Academic Aptitude & Intellectual Ability
• Empathy & Intercultural Competency
• Open Mindedness
• Entrepreneurial Spirit

Interview date, Process and Venue for Schwarzman Scholars Program

Application Timeline:

• Application Deadline: Sept 10, 2025 at 3 p.m. EDT
• Selection Cycle: Oct – Nov 2025
• Program Begins: Aug 2026

Documents Required for Application

The supporting documents listed here are required to apply. We discourage applicants from submitting any supplemental materials that are not required, such as portfolios, writing samples, additional recommendations, etc. Such materials will not be shared with the Review Committee.

• Resume
• 2 Essays
• Transcript/Academic Records
• 3 Letters of Recommendation
• Video Introduction

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit Schwarzman Scholars webpage