Gyalwang Drukpa Scholarship

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Accepting Applications

About the Scholarship

Opens: 12/1/2025

Closes: 2/23/2026

The Gyalwang Drukpa Scholarship is offered to students in the Commonwealth Honors College at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Students engaged in academic, co-curricular, internship, or community work in areas such as the environment, human rights, women’s leadership, gender equality, social justice, healthcare, or animal welfare are encouraged to apply.

Win up to

$1,000

Essay Required: No
Need-Based: Yes
Merit-Based: Yes
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Requirements

Resident of the U.S.

Attending the University of Massachusetts Amherst, Commonwealth Honors College

College freshman, sophomore, or junior

Seeking a bachelor's degree

Participate in community activities related to the environment, human rights, women’s leadership, gender equality, social justice, healthcare, and/or animal welfare

Demonstrate financial need

Proven academic achievement