Testimonial Category: Scholarship-2021

Tenzin Kyizom

“Specializing in Human Rights Policy and International Conflict Resolution, I  plan on studying various barriers and opportunities refugees and asylum seekers experience as they resettle to a new state, and how state sovereignty, civil society, and networks can… Read More

Tenzin Lhawang

“The Masters in Public Service will prepare me to become a civil servant that will focus on putting others before self and always work ethically and in the best interest of the public. I will forever be indebted… Read More

Tenzin Zomkyi

“I aspire to become a researcher or a professor at a university that has a strong focus on research. I have always felt grateful and indebted to His Holiness the Dalai Lama for the unconditional leadership and the… Read More

Rinchen Phuntsok

“I am grateful and indebted to receive the Dalai Lama Graduate Scholarship. This financial accommodation from the Dalai Lama Graduate Scholarship will immensely support my educational expense. I believe such a financial relief is much needed in our… Read More

Tessa Owens / Oser Lhamo

“I feel very fortunate to receive support from the Gaden Phodrang Foundation of the Dalai Lama in support of my studies. My motivation to learn more about the climate crisis and its solutions runs deep: it stems from… Read More

Tenzin Yangkey

“I am very excited to be awarded the Dalai Lama Graduate Scholarship as the scholarship enables me to pursue graduate studies at University of Arizona and join a cohort of young Tibetans who are contributing to the Tibetan… Read More

Nawang Singhe

“In the future, I hope to connect my past as an engineer, present as a student, and future as a physician to be at the forefront of medical advancements. Being a recipient of the Dalai Lama Graduate Scholarship… Read More

Tenzin Kunchok

“I believe becoming a clinical psychologist will allow me to become a professional that is not only excellent in terms of subject proficiency, but also in terms of character where I am able to serve and give back… Read More

Thupten Dolma Phuntsog

“I am eager to undertake research concerning the Tibetan diaspora community, as my passions in public health lie in health disparities and inequities concerning immigrants and refugees. Once I obtain my PhD, I hope to become an educator… Read More

Tenzin Yeshi Wangdak Yuthok

“My interests lie in how the relationships between health, race/ethnicity, and ethics are influenced by systems in society. My current thesis looks at how Asian subgroups interact with health research content through social media and the internet. Before… Read More