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Scholarship FAQ

Who is eligible for the TANC Scholarship Program?

Anyone who is a holder of the Tibetan Green Book, a member of Tibetan Association of Northern California (TANC), and currently enrolled in an educational institute.

I am a student in India, am I eligible for the TANC scholarship?

No, you have to be a member of TANC, which means you must be a resident in Northern California..

I am enrolled in a university that is not in California, am I still eligible for the program?

Yes, the applicant is eligible for the scholarship regardless of the location of the educational institution, as long as the applicant is a resident of Northern California, i.e., a member of TANC.

How do I track the status of my scholarship application?

The scholarship committee will continue to notify applicants about the status of their applications. Please continue to check the email address provided during the application for updates on your application status and details regarding the interview process.

I just got into a college and do not have a history of GPA in this school. How do I answer the application question for the GPA?

If you are a new student at a school and do not have a GPA history within the institution, follow these steps to complete your application:

  1. On Question #9 of the application, provide the GPA from your previous educational institution.
  2. On Question #19 of the application, upload two key documents as one file:
    • The transcript from your previous school, which will confirm the GPA entered in Question #9.
    • The transcript from your current school, verifying your enrollment for the ongoing semester.
These steps will help us accurately assess your academic background and ensure your application is processed smoothly.

If the school will not release the Letter of Recommendation to me, the applicant, to whom must the school send the letter of recommendation?

For such cases, please follow the two steps:

  1. Have the school email the Letter of Recommendation to scholarshipcmte@tanc.org.
  2. For the question on the application (#15) that requires the recommendation letter to be uploaded, you can upload a statement saying that the recommendation letter(s) will be sent directly to TANC from XYZ university .




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