Sangha Support Scholarship
Buddhist priesthood in the West has a funding problem that makes it hard for young Buddhists to enter the field.
Buddhism in the West faces challenges, particularly in providing adequate support for its practitioners, including those aspiring to serve as priests or caregivers. While chaplains in Christian denominations can often rely on support from the church for funding, housing, and other resources, the infrastructure supporting Buddhist priesthood and caregiving roles can be limited and discourage skillful, compassionate people from entering and staying in these fields.
This scholarship seeks to support young Buddhists, so they have the resources they need to pursue their goals.
Any Buddhist undergraduate or graduate student may apply for this scholarship opportunity, but those pursuing a Masters in Divinity or PhD and those pursuing chaplaincy or caregiving are preferred.
To apply, tell us about your relationship with Buddhism, how it has impacted your goals for the future, and how you hope to give back to your community after graduating.
Please share more about your relationship with your Buddhist faith. How has your relationship with Buddhism impacted your future goals? How do you hope to give back to your community once you graduate?
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The application deadline is Sep 2, 2024. Winners will be announced on Oct 2, 2024.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Oct 2, 2024. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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