The Dalai Lama Trust proudly offers fully funded scholarships in 2025 to support bright and deserving Tibetan refugee students. Whether you're beginning undergraduate studies or progressing to postgraduate research, this scholarship nurtures your academic dreams and strengthens your connection to Tibetan heritage.↚
Education Opportunity: Dalai Lama Trust’s Fully Funded Scholarships for Undergraduate & Postgraduate Studies
Scholarship Overview
- Funding: Entire tuition + living stipend via direct bank deposit (preferably SBI)
- Undergraduate Awards: 100 scholarships for bachelor’s or diploma programs (minimum 3 years)
- Postgraduate Awards: 5 scholarships for previous undergraduate scholarship recipients
Who Can Apply
Undergraduate
- Tibetan refugee students commencing or enrolled in bachelor’s/diploma programs
- Must meet at least one of:
- Strong academic trajectory despite low Class XII marks (Form B)
- Exceptional character and integrity (Form B)
- Orphan/semi-orphan or from disadvantaged family (Form A with Settlement Office support)
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Application Deadlines
- Undergraduate: June 15, 2025
- Postgraduate: August 31, 2025
Additional Requirements
- Valid Green Book up to March 31, 2024
- Valid Registration Certificate (Tibetan refugee status)
- Applicants from Nepal/Bhutan/Gangtok/Darjeeling/Kalimpong need Settlement Office refugee verification
- No other concurrent scholarships allowed
- Gap years must be explained in applicationPreference for degree programs (no vocational/certificate courses)
Benefits
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Full tuition coverage and living stipend deposited directly to your personal bank account
Important Timeline
- Undergraduate applications close: June 15, 2025
- Postgraduate applications close: August 31, 2025
- Application review: Post-deadline (typically 4–6 weeks)
- Scholarship disbursement: As per academic program schedule
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Who Should Apply
- Tibetan refugees with academic potential, financial need, and strong moral character
- Undergraduate students beginning new programs or continuing education
- Postgraduate students who previously received undergraduate scholarships
Why This Scholarship Matters
- Supports Tibetan youth to access higher education and contribute to their communities
- Promotes academic excellence, resilience, and character development
- Endorsed by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and administered by his Trust
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How to Apply
- Prepare documents as listed above.
- Complete the relevant online form (Undergraduate or Postgraduate).
- Upload your PDF package and separate passport photo.
- Ensure forms are signed/stamped by school or Settlement Office.
- Submit by deadline at the official Dalai Lama Trust portal or designated site.
- Await confirmation and funding arrival to your SBI or eligible bank account.