Zanele Mahlangu chosen for Schwarzman Scholarship
Zanele Mahlangu (23), a Chemical Engineering graduate from the University of Pretoria, is the only South African chosen as a Schwarzman Scholar to pursue a one-year master’s degree in China in 2020. Launched in 2016, the scholarship is designed to respond to the geopolitical landscape of the 21st century. According to the Schwarzman Scholars website, “Regardless of 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 2020 cohort of 147 scholars, selected from over 2 400 applicants, is comprised of students from 38 countries and 119 universities, with 40% originating from the United States, 20% from China, and 40% from the rest of the world. They will pursue a rigorous and innovative Master’s degree in Global Affairs at Tsinghua University, one of China’s leading tertiary institutions. The curriculum bridges the academic and professional worlds to educate students about leadership and China’s expanding role in the world.
Students can focus on public policy, economics and business, or international studies. The programme affords scholars learning opportunities with leaders from China and the world through high-level interactions at lectures, an internship programme, a mentors’ network, and intensive travel seminars. Mahlangu, a Business Analyst at First National Bank says, “I am honoured and excited to be part of the 2020 cohort of Schwarzman Scholars. It is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to learn about global affairs and enhance my leadership skills, as well as contribute my skills to the programme.
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