Eight from Stanford named Schwarzman Scholars
Andrew Brodhead
Four students across the Stanford Global Studies Division are among the members of the latest class of Schwarzman Scholars. The graduate fellowship program provides full funding for students to pursue a one-year master’s degree at Schwarzman College in Beijing, China.
The program’s newest cohort includes 150 scholars from 40 countries and 83 universities. They will join a network of more than 1,500 Schwarzman Scholars who tackle pressing issues globally. Read more about them below:
Emily Deng, ’26, is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in symbolic systems, a minor in international relations, and a master’s in computer science. As a Schwarzman Scholar, she plans to study the intersection of artificial intelligence, public policy, and social systems. Growing up in both San Francisco and Beijing, she has firsthand experience of the United States and China as complex, internally dynamic states. “By understanding how they differ culturally, economically, and institutionally, I hope to better understand each country’s approach to AI development and governance,” she said. “I am excited to live in Beijing again and learn from global business leaders and diverse peers to help build a human-centered future.”
Truc Cam Nguyen, ’25, holds a bachelor’s degree in symbolic systems and a minor in human rights. She is excited to explore entrepreneurship as a Schwarzman Scholar. “I am so impressed by how tech-enabled services have become part of daily life in China in ways that feel ahead of even the environment we’re surrounded by at Stanford, especially in areas like legal, health care, and finance where the U.S. is still cautious,” she said. “I want to understand what makes that possible and think about how to build in regulated spaces to create the largest impact.”
Noah Tan, ’25, holds a bachelor’s degree in international relations and plans to pursue a career in international trade law. As a Schwarzman Scholar, he will study international security and economic statecraft and explore China’s culture, technology, politics, and manufacturing. He’s also interested in building a community, trying new foods, and connecting with people from all over the world.
Yujing Zhang, ’24, holds a master’s degree in East Asian studies. As a Schwarzman scholar, she plans to deepen her understanding of how China engages with emerging economies and translate market insight into meaningful policy and partnership frameworks. “Beyond the program, I aspire to design and implement financial initiatives that build lasting, equitable systems of growth.”