Schwarzman Scholars announce 2026–27 cohort of 150 recipients

Schwarzman Scholars has named 150 recipients for its 2026–27 program, chosen from more than 5,800 applicants; over 50 are from the U.S. and will begin a one-year master’s program at Schwarzman College, Tsinghua University, in August 2025.

Schwarzman Scholars has announced its 11th cohort of recipients for the 2026–27 program. The group includes 150 scholars selected from 40 countries and 83 universities. More than 50 scholars are from the United States and will begin the program at Schwarzman College, Tsinghua University, in August 2025. The announcement follows the largest applicant pool in the program’s history. Key facts: - The 11th cohort totals 150 scholars from 40 countries and 83 universities. - Selection came from an initial pool of more than 5,800 applicants, the program’s largest to date. - More than 50 scholars in this class are from the United States. - The program is a one-year, fully funded master’s degree in global affairs at Schwarzman College, on Tsinghua University’s campus in Beijing. - About 400 candidates were invited to interview with panels that included CEOs, government leaders, university presidents, and nonprofit executives. - With this incoming class, the Schwarzman Scholars network now includes more than 1,500 members from 107 countries and 490 institutions. Summary: The announcement enlarges the Schwarzman Scholars network and highlights continuing global interest in the program. The 150 incoming scholars will pursue the one-year master’s in global affairs at Schwarzman College beginning in August 2025. The program’s expanded applicant pool and growing alumni network were noted in the release.