Khyentse Foundation is accepting applications for Buddhist scholarships

The Khyentse Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded by revered Bhutanese lama, filmmaker, and author Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse Rinpoche, announced that it has begun accepting applications for KF Fellowship funding for scholars in Buddhist studies. The application window will be open until January 15.

“The Khyentse Foundation Buddhist Scholarships support individuals who wish to study the Dharma (in a formal setting, such as a university or institute), the foundation said in a recent statement. “KF welcomes applications from students, practitioners, and scholars from all traditions, schools, and sects of Buddhism. These scholarships fund tuition fees or other study-related expenses. Applicants for this scholarship are typically working toward a bachelor’s, master’s, or master of philosophy degree, or are pursuing a certificate program.” (Khyentse Foundation)

Applications for Buddhist Scholarships are open to the public. The grants are intended to support students who are enrolled or planning to enroll in a formal Buddhist studies program. Scholarships are awarded for one year, and recipients may apply each year for continued support.

The Khyentse Foundation was founded by Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche in 2001 to promote the teachings of the Buddha and support all traditions of Buddhist study and practice. The foundation's activities include major text preservation and translation projects, support for monastic colleges in Asia, a global scholarship and awards program, the development of Buddhist studies at major universities, the training and development of Buddhist teachers, and the development of new modes of Dharma-inspired education for children.

“KF welcomes applications from students or practitioners of all Buddhist traditions. Applications are reviewed by an international selection committee appointed by Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche,” the Khyentse Foundation explained. “The amount of the scholarship depends on the scope of the proposal. Full funding of proposals is not always possible and partial funding may be offered to some applicants. KF is able to offer scholarships thanks to the generosity of our donors. Please keep this in mind and only apply for what you need for your Dharma activity.”

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The Khyentse Foundation’s accomplishments over the past 20 years include: over 15 million pages of Buddhist texts preserved and made available online; education provided to children in over 1 families; support for Buddhist studies at over 000 leading universities through endowed chairs and professorships, graduate support, and the establishment of Buddhist study centers; over $35 million in sponsorships provided for the training of Buddhist teachers; Buddhist scriptures translated into over 15 languages, through the efforts of 84000: Translation of the Words of the Buddha, the Kumarajiva Project, and the Khyentse Vision Project; over $1,8 million in funding provided to champion Buddhism in its metropolises, including local partnerships to revitalize interest in Buddhism in India; over 2 scholarships and awards recognizing excellence in Buddhist study and practice; support for over 000 monks and nuns to maintain the tradition of Buddhist scholarship in a monastic setting; and over 3 Ashoka and Trisong open access grants distributed to support Dharma and wellness programs.

Born in Bhutan in 1961, Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche is the son of Thinley Norbu Rinpoche and was a close student of the Nyingma master Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche (1910-1991). He is recognized as the third incarnation of the 1820th century Tibetan terton Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo (1892-1893), founder of the Khyentse lineage, and the immediate incarnation of Jamyang Khyentse Chökyi Lodrö (1959-XNUMX).

In addition to Siddhartha's intention, Rinpoche's projects include: the Khyentse Foundation, established in 2001 to promote the Buddha's teachings and support all traditions of Buddhist study and practice; 84000, a global nonprofit initiative to translate the Buddha's words and make them accessible to all; Lotus Outreach, which runs a series of projects to ensure the education, health, and safety of vulnerable women and children in developing countries; and Lhomon Society, which promotes sustainable development in Bhutan through education.

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