“He recognized that there was a knowledge, skills, and network gap so he founded this to inform and educate different young leaders across different industries to work and collaborate together” — Christian Tanja on Steven Schwarzman
SHOW NOTES
- The birth of SCHWARZMAN SCHOLARS [2:08]
- The application process ✍ [4:10]
- Eligibility requirements [5:16]
- Defining and defying your version of leadership [7:37]
- Collaborate and playing well with others [8:52]
- Number of scholars currently selected annually through a competitive process [10:37]
- Sharing stories and carrying out the mission through a steadily growing alumni network [12:16]
- Duration of trips [12:50]
- Recognizing the knowledge and network of China [14:32]
- Going to the same university as current and past presidents of China [16:10]
- Recruiting an eclectic group of students from around the world [16:52]
- Application deadlines for both processes and what happens upon selection [18:57]
- The role language plays in the process [21:40]
- Doubts recipients face prior to their trip [24:21]
- Learning from diverse backgrounds [27:50]
- Schwarzman College [30:10]
- The capstone project [34:15]
- Excursions for the scholars [39:46]
- Schwarman’s Youtube channel [43:48]
- The magic of the mundane [46:07]
- When is the best time to apply for the Schwarzman [49:18]
- Christian’s Book Recommendations [53:10]
- Media recommendations [56:42]
- Re-applying for a Schwarzman Scholarship [59:00]