Schwarzman Scholars

Each year, a cohort of 140 Schwarzman Scholars (40% from the U.S., 40% international, and 20% from China) are selected to develop leadership skills while obtaining a funded one-year master’s degree in Global Affairs at Tsinghua University in Beijing. 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. The program focuses on leadership, building global relationships, and navigating geopolitical complexity. Students will live and study together on the campus of Schwarzman College, a newly-built, state-of-the-art facility, where all classes will be taught in English.

• Completed undergraduate degree prior to enrollment

• Open to students in all degrees and fields

• Age 18-28

• Must be highly proficient in English (no test required for those who completed a degree in the U.S.)

• Students with any nationality/passport can apply.

• Leadership ability

• Exemplary character & integrity

• Academic aptitude & intellectual ability

• Empathy & intercultural competency

• Open mindedness

• Entrepreneurial spirit

• Online application form
• 1 - 2 page resume or CV
• 2 essays:
  • Leadership essay (750 words)
  • Statement of purpose (500 words)
• College transcripts
• 3 letters of recommendation (from people who can speak to intellectual abilities, personal characteristics & leadership potential with specific examples from working with you)

National Application Deadline – US/International students: September 12, 2024, 3:00 pm EDT; Mainland China students (includes students attending US universities with Chinese citizenship): May 20, 2024 at 11:59 CST

You are encouraged to contact the Undergraduate Fellowship Office at fellowships@osu.edu for support on your application. However, because this is a direct-apply award, you are not required to work with our office.