EMPOWERMENT THROUGH EDUCATION
TWA Specialized Studies Fellowship for Women (2011-2012 academic year)
Introduction: In its 52nd year since its inception, TWA’s hopes and aspirations are continuing to progress valiantly. Through our courageous campaigns, TWA continues to excel in the global arena. With over 56 established chapters worldwide, TWA has actively pursued a global initiative for the future. To achieve this audacious initiative, TWA strives to educate a new generation of Tibetan women and offering university fellowships is a step towards achieving this goal. It is imperative to support and educate young Tibetan women and empower them with the right impetus to “stand strong” and serve as powerful examples for Tibet.
Rationale: Many talented and bright Tibetan women want to embark on a specialized or career-oriented field of study. Unfortunately, due to lack of financial backing and proper career guidance, many Tibetan women have lagged behind in this endeavor. It is because of this underlying situation that the TWA has initiated a ‘ Specialized Studies Fellowship Program for Women.’ The fellowship will cover the tuition fee and the living costs.
This program was inspired by H. H. the Dalai Lama’s encouragement of Tibetan women to excel in their field of study and contribute to the Tibetan populace in a constructive and positive way. In honor of the 51st National Tibetan Women’s Uprising Day, TWA launched the ‘Fellowship program’ on March 12, 2010. For the first academic year, the PhD fellowship was endowed to Lobsang Yangtso, who is currently enrolled in Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) for a PhD in Chinese Studies. For the second academic year (2011-2012), TWA is announcing Fellowships for 7 students: 2 for Bachelors program, 3 for Masters program and 2 for PhD program.
The fellowship program will be a dream-run for the TWA and a bright feather in our cap. It will provide funding for Tibetan women who seek to secure an admission into reputed colleges/ universities (see recommended list below).
Fields of Study: Applicants for the Bachelors and Masters program will have to choose from one of the following fields of study: (1) Women’s Studies, (2) Human Rights, (3) Media and Communication, (4) Environmental Studies, (5) Film-making Studies, (6) Governmental Policy Studies and (7) Gynecology studies. Applicants for the PhD fellowships can apply for any field of study.
The fellowship program is binding in a sense that the ‘women awardees / recipients’ will have to, upon the completion of their studies, work either in TWA or with the Tibetan Community in exile. Executive and staff members working at TWA at the time of enforcement of the fellowship and their immediate and close family members are not eligible to apply for this prestigious fellowship program.
How to apply: The aspiring candidates will have to submit the following:
A personal statement on ‘Why you deserve the Fellowship’ (350-500 words) A letter of recommendation from someone in the academic field who is familiar with your academic pursuits Curriculum Vitae
Consolidated mark-sheets of your class twelve (for Bachelors program), Bachelors (for Master’s program) and Master’s (for PhD program)
Attested copies of your Registration Certificate (RC) and Green Boo
Conditions of Acceptance:
July 1st 2011 for PhD program
The fellowship advisory board will select the top two candidates for the Bachelor’s fellowship, top three for the Master’s fellowship and top two for the PhD fellowship.
Ground Rules for Compliance: You are eligible to receive the Scholarship only after your admission is guaranteed in one of the following listed universities or colleges. You are not allowed to receive scholarship or financial support from any other sources. We will verify with all the Scholarship Providers. In case of breach of the any of the above conditions, your scholarship will be cancelled and a fine levied on you.
Age Limits: The applicants for the Bachelors program should be 20 years old and below at the time of filing the application.
The applicants for the Masters program should be 30 years old and below at the time of filing the application.
The applicants for the PhD program should be 40 years old and below at the time of filing the application.
email contact twa@tibetanwomen.org / tibwomen@gmail.com
Ph; 01892-221527 / 221704
TWA’s Mailing Address
The President
Tibetan Women’s Association
Central Executive Committee
Gross Salary: Rs.14557.00 (Inclusive of House Rent)
Essential Qualification: : Minimum Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent with 50% marks
Special weightage:
Preferred Requirement:
Good command over written and spoken English.
Experience in research, translation and report writing.
Good computer skills.
Candidates are required to submit their application along with attested photocopies of the following documents:
i) Degree Certificate and Mark Sheets
ii) Copy of applicant’s valid Green Book (first and last page)
iii) Copy of applicant’s Registration Certificate (RC) (first and last page)
iv) No objection letter from Office if the applicant is presently working
v) Bio-data (not more than a page)
vi) Medical fitness certificate from any registered medical practitioner
vii) Provide clear forwarding address with available phone/fax/email (Applicants may provide phone/fax/email of friends)
Note::
Short listed applicants will be given a call letter prior to the test by email and/or phone
Applicants are fully responsible for their contact details
Executive Director
Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy
Application Deadline: 31 May 2011 (during office hours)
Address your application to:
“Confidential”
Top Floor, Narthang Building
C.T.A, Gangchen Kyishong
Dharamsala-176215 (HP)
Telefax: 01892 223363/225874
Email:director@tchrd.org
