Fully Funded 2025
ADMISSIONS OVERVIEW
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.
chwarzman 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. Ellison Scholarship Opened
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 ABILITIES
EXEMPLARY CHARACTER & INTEGRITY
ACADEMIC APTITUDE & INTELLECTUAL ABILITY
EMPATHY & INTERCULTURAL COMPETENCY
OPEN MINDEDNESS
ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT
Eligibility
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 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.
- Must be 18-28 years : Candidates must be at least 18 but not yet 29 years of age as of August 1 of their Schwarzman Scholars enrollment year (for the Class of 2025-2026, as of August 1, 2025).
Current Selection Cycle: Countdown to September 12, 2024 Application Deadline
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U.S. AND GLOBAL APPLICANTS
- Application Now Open
- Application Deadline: Sept 12, 2024 at 3 p.m. EDT
- Selection Cycle: Oct – Nov 2024
- Program Begins: Aug 2025
APPLICANTS WITH CHINESE PASSPORTS
- Application Now Open
- Application Deadline: May 20, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.CST
- Selection Cycle: June – July 2024
- Program Begins: Aug 2025
The U.S. and Global application for the class of 2025-2026 is now open from April 10, 2024 to September 12, 2024 at 3 p.m. EDT.
