Schwarzman Scholarship

Eligibility

To be eligible for consideration, you must:

• Hold an undergraduate degree or be on track to graduate before August 1 of your Schwarzman Scholars enrolment year, in any field of study;  
• Be at least 18 but not yet 29 years of age as of August 1 of your Schwarzman Scholars enrolment year (for the 2027–2028 cohort, as of August 1, 2027); and  
• Demonstrate proficiency in the English language. All instruction is conducted in English, and applicants must exhibit strong English language skills. 

Applications

The evaluation process includes an online application and interview(s). 

For the 2027–2028 cohort, applications are organized by citizenship/permanent residency status:

• The U.S. and Global Application will be open from April 2026 to September 2026. The U.S./Global application will close at 3:00 PM EDT on September 9, 2026. 
• Applicants who hold passports or permanent resident status in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, or Macao regardless of where they attended university or currently reside must apply through the Schwarzman Scholars China application between January and May of the Schwarzman Scholars application year. 
• The China Application for the 2027-2028 academic year is now open to eligible applicants. The deadline to apply is May 20, 2026, 12:00 noon (Beijing time).  

In addition to the online application form, you must submit the following supporting documents:

• Online application form (in English) 
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae (maximum 2 pages) 
• Two essays 
• Transcripts / Academic Records 
• Three letters of recommendation 
• Video Introduction 

Any additional documents or materials will not be reviewed. 

Once applications are reviewed, a select number of candidates are invited for interviews during the selection cycle: 

• U.S. and Global Applicants: October – November 2026 
• China Applicants: July 2026