Announcement: The Dalai Lama Graduate Scholarship Academic Year 2026/27
The Gaden Phodrang Foundation of the Dalai Lama is pleased to announce the Dalai Lama Graduate Scholarship for the 2026/27 academic year. This scholarship supports full-time Tibetan graduate students pursuing Master’s or Doctoral degrees in Europe, the Americas, Australia, and Asia (excluding the Indian subcontinent).
Deadline: April 19, 2026 (11:59 pm Zurich, GMT+1) Only online applications are accepted.
About the Scholarship
Established by His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama in 2015, the Gaden Phodrang Foundation of the Dalai Lama promotes universal human values, religious harmony, Tibetan culture and ecology, and the welfare of Tibetans and other communities in need.
The scholarship aims to empower Tibetan talent by supporting students committed to contributing to the well-being of Tibetans and the world at large. Since its launch, the program has awarded over USD 2.75 million to more than 270 Tibetan students, enabling them to pursue degrees at leading universities in fields such as Medicine, Law, Engineering, and International Affairs, and many others.
Application Requirements
Applicants must provide official proof of enrollment or acceptance into a graduate program for the 2026/27 academic year at a recognized university in the eligible regions, along with proof of Tibetan heritage.
Renewal applicants must submit a separate renewal application. Renewals are limited to two years per study program and are not automatic. An independent selection committee reviews all applications, ensuring a transparent and merit-based process.
Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. Applicants will receive an email confirmation upon submission. All applicants will be notified in early June 2026 regarding whether they have been selected for the second round. Final decisions on the scholarship awards will be communicated individually in early July 2026.
Scholarship
Announcement: The Dalai Lama Graduate Scholarship Academic Year 2026/27
The Gaden Phodrang Foundation of the Dalai Lama is pleased to announce the Dalai Lama Graduate Scholarship for the 2026/27 academic year. This scholarship supports full-time Tibetan graduate students pursuing Master’s or Doctoral degrees in Europe, the Americas, Australia, and Asia (excluding the Indian subcontinent).
📝 Apply online: www.dalailamafoundation.org
Deadline: April 19, 2026 (11:59 pm Zurich, GMT+1)
Only online applications are accepted.
About the Scholarship
Established by His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama in 2015, the Gaden Phodrang Foundation of the Dalai Lama promotes universal human values, religious harmony, Tibetan culture and ecology, and the welfare of Tibetans and other communities in need.
The scholarship aims to empower Tibetan talent by supporting students committed to contributing to the well-being of Tibetans and the world at large. Since its launch, the program has awarded over USD 2.75 million to more than 270 Tibetan students, enabling them to pursue degrees at leading universities in fields such as Medicine, Law, Engineering, and International Affairs, and many others.
Application Requirements
Applicants must provide official proof of enrollment or acceptance into a graduate program for the 2026/27 academic year at a recognized university in the eligible regions, along with proof of Tibetan heritage.
Renewal applicants must submit a separate renewal application. Renewals are limited to two years per study program and are not automatic. An independent selection committee reviews all applications, ensuring a transparent and merit-based process.
Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. Applicants will receive an email confirmation upon submission. All applicants will be notified in early June 2026 regarding whether they have been selected for the second round. Final decisions on the scholarship awards will be communicated individually in early July 2026.
Zurich, March 9, 2026
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