My selection for the Tibetan Scholarship Program (TSP) gave me a rare opportunity. My legal education at Harvard Law School made profound impact in my life. As the democratically elected political leader, much of my keen desire in bringing change to the Tibetan society and transforming ideas into action come from my education. Therefore, I fully encourage Tibetans to participate in Tibetan Scholarship Program and become a string advocate for Tibet and Tibetan people.

Dr Lobsang SangayTSP 1995. Sikyong (Political Leader) , Central Tibetan Administration.

I believe TSP has made immense contribution to exile Tibetan community, and by extension the Tibetan movement at large. Many TSP alumni continue to serve in exile Tibetan institutions and organisations. Generally the importance of scholarships for deserving students cannot be overstated. But TSP assumes greater importance in that it provides support to young and dynamic Tibetans who are expected to serve their own community after completion of their studies. Over the years, TSP alumni have played an important role in the rejuvenation and sustainability of the Tibetan movement.

Tsering TsomoTSP 2007. Executive Director, Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy.

“The Tibetan Scholarship Program which enables young Tibetans to pursue further studies in America is extremely useful in improving the capacity of the Tibetan exile community. I was one of the first to greatly benefit from this program way back 1988 when the program gave me a scholarship to study journalism at Columbia University from 1988 to 1989. The course I took at the Graduate School of Journalism greatly helped me to improve the quality and design of the Tibetan Bulletin which I edited for many years”.

Thupten SamphelTSP 1988. Director, Tibet Policy Institute.