Dharamshala: The Department of Education, Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), has successfully conducted the preliminary selection process for the Tibetan Scholarship Program (TSP) 2026. On 23 April 2025, the General Written Test in Tibetan (GWTT) and the TOEFL ITP (Institutional Testing Program) examinations were conducted simultaneously in Delhi and Bangalore.
A total of 79 candidates (44 male and 35 female) were deemed eligible for the preliminary round. Of these, 65 appeared for the tests, while 14 withdrew from the process. The top 30 candidates will be shortlisted to advance to the final interview round.
The interview phase is scheduled to take place on 20–21 May 2025, at the Department of Education headquarters in Dharamshala. Following this stage, six finalists from India and Nepal will be selected to pursue higher education in the United States in 2026.
The Tibetan Scholarship Program is regarded as one of the most prestigious educational opportunities available to Tibetans in exile, and has a legacy spanning over three decades. It has produced a diverse group of graduates who went on to contribute meaningfully within the Central Tibetan Administration and other Tibetan institutions.
The TSP is funded by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) and administered by The Tibet Fund (TTF) under a cooperative agreement. The program is implemented in partnership with the CTA’s Department of Education and the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi, India
