The official announcement was released in January, confirming Naomi’s place in the 2026 Schwarzman Scholars cohort composed of 150 students – from a pool of more than 5,800 applicants, representing 40 countries and 83 universities from around the world. She will join a group of emerging leaders from around the world at Tsinghua University in Beijing, where she will undertake a fully funded Master’s degree focused on global leadership and international policy. 

Naomi said she is

 “deeply grateful for the academic foundation and support received at Trinity, which played an important role in preparing for this opportunity.” 

 

The Schwarzman Scholars programme brings together outstanding students who show strong leadership potential and a commitment to addressing key global challenges. Scholars gain access to a network of international mentors, professional development opportunities, and a curriculum designed to build understanding between China and the wider world. 

At Trinity College Dublin, Naomi founded the TCD Equality in STEM society, a student society aimed at amplifying the voices of minorities in STEM and bridging the gap between the different STEM disciplines. She also served as a S2S Mentor for 2 years while representing Engineers Ireland on campus as a Student Ambassador. After her Schwarzman Scholarship concludes, Naomi plans to pursue a career that encompasses engineering for international and sustainable development primarily in the energy sector while continuing her efforts for equity in STEM education. With a global outlook focused on China-Africa relations as it pertains to the world’s energy future, she is keen on understanding how China has accelerated its deployment of renewables domestically and internationally.  

The School of Engineering congratulates Naomi on this achievement and looks forward to following her next steps as she begins this new chapter.