Habib Salim, C’23, and Chuanyuan Liu, W’23, Named 2025-26 Schwarzman Scholars

Habib Salim, C’23, and Chuanyuan Liu, W’23

Habib Salim, C’23, and Chuanyuan Liu, W’23, have each received a Schwarzman Scholarship, which funds a one-year master’s degree in global affairs at Tsinghua University in Beijing. They are part of the 10th class of Schwarzman Scholars and will enroll at Tsinghua in August, among 150 Scholars accepted this year from 38 countries and 105 universities. The Fellows for the Schwarzman Class of 2025-26 were selected from nearly 5,000 applicants worldwide.
 
The Schwarzman program core curriculum focuses on leadership, China, and global affairs. The coursework, cultural immersion, and personal and professional development opportunities are designed to prepare students with an understanding of China’s changing role in the world.
 
At Penn, Salim majored in international relations. Liu majored in finance and business analytics, with minors in international relations and comparative literature. Visit https://penntoday.upenn.edu/news/two-penn-alums-named-2025-2026-schwarzman-scholars for the full announcement.

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