The TRAS Scholarship Fund is celebrating over 13 years of success.
The TRAS Scholarship Fund (TSF) is proud to celebrate a decade of transforming young lives through education. Established in 2013 through the generosity of two anonymous donors, the Fund has enabled bright, motivated students from underserved communities to pursue post‑secondary studies. With the knowledge and skills gained from quality universities, these students are returning home equipped to make meaningful, lasting contributions to their communities.
From the beginning, TSF has worked closely with trusted partners who identify the most dedicated and hardworking candidates. These students consistently excel in their studies and aspire to become strong role models—some even dreaming of careers such as university teaching.
The Fund began as a pilot project with the Rinchen Zangpo Society for Spiti Development, which runs the Munsel‑ling School in the remote Spiti Valley. Led by TRAS director Lynn Beck, TSF supported two students per year, giving young graduates a chance to continue their education.
The success of the pilot encouraged TRAS to expand the program to include Hope for Children and the Dekyiling Tibetan Handicraft Centre.
- Hope for Children (previously known as the Voice for Children), based in Uttarakhand, is comprised of two NGOs—AMAN and Vimarsh. Because of the large catchment area and high demand for post‑secondary education, each NGO now selects two new candidates annually.
- The Dekyiling Tibetan Handicraft Centre, serving Tibetan refugees, has long partnered with TRAS. Many children once supported through the Centre’s creche and later sponsored through their school years are now applying for TSF’s two annual scholarships.
Before receiving funding, each student must submit proof of admission to their NGO. Every selected candidate receives a three‑year scholarship of $1,000 CAD per year.
The results speak for themselves. Students eagerly share their excellent report cards, and each year TRAS receives heartfelt letters of thanks from recipients who express deep gratitude for the opportunity to continue their education including the desire of one student to become a University Professor!
The need for post‑secondary education remains immense in these underserved regions. Each NGO continues to select two new candidates annually, young people whose backgrounds often include poverty, ill health, and single‑parent households. Their determination is inspiring, and their ambitions are bold.
After thirteen years, the TRAS Scholarship Fund stands as a testament to what sustained generosity can achieve: opportunity, empowerment, and hope for the next generation.
The Scholarship Fund needs your support to help even more young people transform their lives.
Read here about the TRAS Scholarship Fund Success to Date
Thanks to your generous support, courageous students have overcome adversity, excelled in their studies, and are now stepping confidently toward the future they once only dreamed of.