University Scholarships

Every year since 2015, Ottawa Friends of Tibet has sponsored Tibetan refugee students to study at post secondary institutions in India.

The project started in honour of His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s 80th Birthday, and 13 students have now completed University degrees that wouldn't have had the opportunity without the donations from OFT.

The students are selected by the Department of Education of the Tibetan Administration in Dharamsala, India. Access to post secondary education still remains a barrier for many Tibetan refugees.

Here are the photos and stories of some recent students supported by this program.