It is vital to ensure young Tibetans receive a college or university education in order to create a sustainable, professional future for themselves and for Tibet.
Every year between 1,200 and 1,500 students graduate from Tibetan schools in India and Nepal. However, the Department of Education is only able to provide scholarships to 150 – 200 of these students (those with the highest grades). There is a huge shortfall that means around 1,000 school leavers from financially stretched families are unable to continue their studies.
In recent years, the Dalai Lama has placed a strong emphasis on encouraging Tibetan students to pursue higher studies in specialised fields to enable more Tibetans to become professionals.
Through our Empowering the Vision project in India and our key role in the foundation of the Global Tibetan Professional Network, Tibet Relief Fund has long been committed to giving young Tibetans the means to develop careers and build sustainable futures, and these opportunities would be greatly enhanced if more Tibetan youth could go to university.
The cost of sponsoring a child through college or university in India or Nepal can vary depending on the course; average fees are around £1,000 a year. This is quite a jump from our residential rates of £200 and realistically is more than many of our sponsors are able to provide.
In view of this, we have established a Tibet Relief Fund “Scholarship Fund for Higher Education” to enable individuals to contribute towards supporting young Tibetans through university. We are suggesting £40 per month would be a ‘good starter’, but any contribution would be welcomed.
Please consider giving a young Tibetan the knowledge and skills to build a better future by either sponsoring an individual through university or by making an annual contribution towards the new Scholarship Fund.
If you would like to discuss this new Fund, or for information on any part of our Sponsorship Programme, please email tsering@tibetrelieffund.co.uk or call 020 7272 1414.
£480 - £1,200 a year (£40 - £100/month) for three or four years, depending on the course, provides a university student scholarship. The amount required is dependent on the type of qualification, subject and institution of study. You can make a contribution safely and securely online by selecting the amount below, or set up a Direct Debit for regular monthly payments (please call the office on 020 7272 1414 for advice on the simple set up proceedure).
