Schwarzman Scholars

Up to 200 Schwarzman Scholars chosen annually will work toward a one-year master’s degree at Tsinghua University in Beijing. As individuals who want to make a positive impact on the world, Schwarzman Scholars will be selected based on their academic credentials, extracurricular interests, and leadership potential. Scholars will be selected from candidates hailing from countries around the world (45 percent United States, 20 percent China, 35 percent rest of the world).

Each student will spend the year focusing on one of three academic areas: public policy, economics and business, or international studies. The curriculum was developed in collaboration with academic leaders from Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford, Oxford, Duke, and other prestigious universities around the world. Taught in English, all courses are designed specifically for this elite class of students, drawing on some of Tsinghua University’s most accomplished professors as well as visiting scholars from around the world.

Schwarzman Scholars are given access to a privileged range of cultural and academic experiences, from travel to all corners of China to exchanges with global leaders and mentorship with experts in their chosen discipline. They will also spend their year immersed in the local economy and social life—before classes begin, a summer orientation provides opportunities to learn Chinese, explore Beijing, and meet fellow students and faculty.

Professor Xu Xu, [email protected] (link sends email)
Dr. Deirdre Moloney, [email protected] (link sends email)

• Bachelor’s degree by the start of grant period
• At least 18 but not yet 29 years old as of August 1 of the Schwarzman Scholars enrollment year

• Leadership abilities and potential
• Interest in understanding contemporary China, with professional goals that make clear why a greater depth of knowledge about China would be valuable
• Demonstrated academic excellence (but no minimum GPA) 
• Some Mandarin ability is helpful (but not required)

When you have reviewed the fellowship materials and contacted the Princeton Schwarzman adviser about your intention to apply, please begin a GPS application for campus review.