PhD Scholarship
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PhD Scholarships support individuals who are currently enrolled in a PhD program, doing research for their PhD degree, or working on their doctoral dissertation. Khyentse Foundation scholarships are awarded for one-year terms. Scholarship recipients may apply each year for continuing support to fund longer-term studies.
Applicants will be notified of decisions approximately four months after the deadline.
Qualifications
KF accepts applications from scholars who are currently enrolled in coursework, doing PhD research, or in the final stages of their PhD dissertation. The maximum award is $5,000 per year. Applications are reviewed by an international selection committee appointed by Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche.
Your application will not be considered if:
- Your application is not related to Buddhism or Buddhist activity.
- You do not meet the requirements of the PhD program, or your application is incomplete.
PhD Scholarship applications must include:
- Current curriculum vitae
- Two-page summary of your PhD thesis
- Most recent academic transcript
- Letter of recommendation from your mentor or academic advisor
The amount of each scholarship awarded depends on the scope of the proposal. Full funding of proposals is not always possible, and partial funding may be offered to some applications. KF is able to offer scholarships because of the great generosity of our donors. Please keep this in mind and request only what you need for your dharma activity.