The Khyentse Foundation Scholarship at The University of Sydney 2026

This scholarship aims to support research in Buddhist studies within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineMay 12, 2026
• ValueUS$25,000 per annum
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorUniversity Of Sydney
• School to studyUniversity Of Sydney
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

This scholarship will provide a stipend allowance of the equivalent of US$25,000 per annum subject to satisfactory academic performance, for the following duration:

• up to 1.75 years for a master's by research recipient
• up to 3.5 years for a PhD recipientfor up to one year for a full-time enrolled. 

The Australian dollar equivalent will be calculated annually.

Requirements

You must:

• have an unconditional offer of admission or be enrolled in a Master of Arts (Research), Master of Philosophy or PhD within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences – you may apply for your degree after you have been made a conditional offer of scholarship
• conduct research in Buddhist studies
• have at least six months of your candidature available to consume before reaching on time thesis submission date for your degree by the closing date, or have approval from the Pro-Vice-Chancellor to hold this scholarship after the on time thesis submission date of your degree has been reached.

The Head of School, School of Languages and Cultures may approve part-time studies only where you are able to demonstrate significant caring commitments or medical condition(s).

Application Deadline

How To Apply

• Applications are made via the Application Portal.

For more information, kindly visit the University of Sydney Scholarship webpage.