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Dalai Lama Fellowship Program 2026/2027
The Dalai Lama Fellows Program is a competitive selective, international leadership fellowship designed for young changemakers who are leading or launching social innovation and social change projects around the world. This is an annual scholarship programme set aside for outstanding students across the world. Each year, the programme selects a small cohort of Fellows committed to compassionate leadership, personal growth, and community-driven impact.
The fellowship focuses on developing leaders who combine inner transformation with real-world action, supporting projects in areas such as education, health, sustainability, human rights, and community development.
Degree Level
Fellowship Overview
- Program Name: Dalai Lama Fellows Program
- Host Organization: Dalai Lama Fellows
- Fellowship Type: Leadership & social innovation fellowship
- Duration: 1 year
- Mode: Hybrid (virtual learning + in-person assembly)
- Number of Fellows: Approximately 15–20 annually
- Location: Global
The fellowship concludes with lifelong membership in the LifeLong Fellows Global Leadership Community.
Degree Level Requirement
- No specific degree required
- Open to individuals with or without university enrollment
- Applicants may be undergraduate students, graduate students, or professionals
Available Subjects
Focus Areas & Social Innovation Projects
Fellows work on projects addressing issues such as:
- Health and well-being
- Education and youth development
- Environmental sustainability
- Gender equity and inclusion
- Cultural understanding and peacebuilding
- Human rights and social justice
Projects may be community-based, national, or global, and can be conducted in person or fully online.
Benefits
While the Dalai Lama Fellows Program does not provide direct project funding, it offers significant non-financial benefits:
- Year-long leadership development curriculum
- Training in self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and resilience
- One-on-one professional coaching
- Access to a global network of social innovators
- Fully funded participation in the Contemplative Leadership Assembly
- Travel, accommodation, and meals covered
- Lifelong access to the Dalai Lama Fellows community
The program emphasizes personal transformation as a foundation for sustainable social impact.
Eligible Nationalities
- Open to applicants from all countries
- Non-US citizens are fully eligible
Eligibility Criteria
Age & Language Requirements
- Age: 20–36 years old (as of April 1 of the fellowship year)
- Language: Fluency in spoken and written English is required
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must demonstrate:
- Active involvement in, or a well-developed plan for, a social change project
- Strong knowledge of the community and issue their project addresses
- At least one year of experience working with the community (preferred)
- Commitment to contemplative and reflective practices
- Willingness to dedicate approximately 12 hours per month
- Availability to attend the in-person Contemplative Leadership Assembly
- Openness to coaching, group learning, and interdisciplinary collaboration
Note: Preference is given to applicants with ongoing projects, though candidates with strong, realistic plans to launch a project may also be selected.
Application Procedure
Application Components
The Dalai Lama Fellows application includes:
- Applicant background and profile
- Short essay responses
- Video submission
- Resume or CV
- One letter of recommendation
All materials must be submitted online by the stated deadline.
Selection Process
- Initial application review
- Shortlisting of finalists
- Interviews with selected candidates
- Final selection based on:
- Alignment with fellowship values
- Depth of community engagement
- Leadership potential
- Openness to learning and reflection
Why Choose the Dalai Lama Fellows Program?
- Designed for emerging global leaders
- Focuses on inner development and outer impact
- Welcomes applicants regardless of academic or professional background
- Supports long-term leadership growth, not just short-term results
- Builds a lifelong international network of changemakers
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