Each year, approximately 30 to 50 exceptional new candidates and current scholarship recipients are selected to receive awards of up to USD 10,000. The final scholarship amount is determined at the sole discretion of the Independent Selection Committee, based on the available budget, the total number of awardees, and the individual merit of each applicant.
Update: Academic Year 2026/27
The application deadline for the 2026/27 academic year has now passed. We are no longer accepting new submissions for this cycle.
All submitted applications will now undergo a rigorous evaluation by the Independent Selection Committee of the Dalai Lama Graduate Scholarship program. All applicants will be notified in early June 2026 regarding whether they have been selected for the second round.
Final award decisions for both new and renewal applicants will be communicated via email in early July 2026. Please note that renewal applications undergo a thorough review each year, and renewal is not automatic.
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Each year, approximately 30 to 50 exceptional new candidates and current scholarship recipients are selected to receive awards of up to USD 10,000. The final scholarship amount is determined at the sole discretion of the Independent Selection Committee, based on the available budget, the total number of awardees, and the individual merit of each applicant.
Update: Academic Year 2026/27
The application deadline for the 2026/27 academic year has now passed. We are no longer accepting new submissions for this cycle.
All submitted applications will now undergo a rigorous evaluation by the Independent Selection Committee of the Dalai Lama Graduate Scholarship program. All applicants will be notified in early June 2026 regarding whether they have been selected for the second round.
Final award decisions for both new and renewal applicants will be communicated via email in early July 2026. Please note that renewal applications undergo a thorough review each year, and renewal is not automatic.