Khyentse Foundation: PhD Scholarship Grant

The Khyentse Foundation offers PhD Scholarships for individuals pursuing a doctorate in Buddhist or Translation Studies. This initiative supports students by covering expenses related to tuition, research, travel, and publication needs. The maximum award amount is $5,000 USD. Applications are open to those currently enrolled in a PhD program or working on their dissertation. The foundation encourages applicants from all Buddhist traditions, aligning with its mission to promote Buddha's wisdom globally.

NOTE: The applications are due by 11:59 pm UTC on the last day of the application period.
Primarily a funding institution, our mostly volunteer foundation is constantly growing and evolving, shaped by the needs and circumstances of the world and those who seek our support.
Grant Philosophy
Supporting Buddhist Study and practice is at the heart of Khyentse Foundation’s mission, and our grants and scholarships programs are the way we connect with you and learn about your work. There are a number of ways to apply, and we support a wide range of dharma studies, practice, and activities.
Our applicants are Buddhist teachers, students, scholars, educators, translators, practitioners, and retreatants. In the nonsectarian spirit of the Khyentse lineage, we support all Buddhist traditions from all parts of the world. Each application is reviewed by international review committees, appointed by Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche.
Are you seeking financial assistance for a Buddhist studies program? To complete work on a translation project? To take time for retreat? To start a Buddhist education program for children? For a grassroots effort in India or Nepal? Or do you have your own ideas about how to bring the dharma to the world? Consider applying for one of our grants or scholarships.
Khyentse Foundation PhD Scholarships support individuals who are currently working toward a doctorate in Buddhist or Translation Studies. This scholarship program helps doctoral students with their expenses for tuition, research activities, travel, publication, and related needs. KF accepts applications from people who are currently enrolled in a PhD program, doing research for their PhD degree, or working on their doctoral dissertation.
Funding
The maximum award for PhD Scholarships is $5,000 USD.

Eligibility

Most recent academic transcript
Letter of recommendation from your mentor or academic advisor