Apply to the Program

Apply to the Program

Please use this form to apply to the Tibetan Studies in India program.

Eligibility

First-year students are not eligible to apply. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and have a valid passport in order to apply.

Deadline

The deadline for application to this program is Thursday, October 16, 2025, by 4:00 p.m. Applications that are incomplete at that time cannot be considered.

Application

First name

Last name

Address

City

State/Province/Region

Zip/Postal Code

Country

Phone

E-mail

Major/Minor/Concentration

Current year in college

e.g. first-semester sophomore

Expected graduation date

e.g. spring 2020

We are seeking applicants in good academic standing, with academic training and interests that are complementary to the program. One should be mature and culturally sensitive, with good interpersonal skills, and have the motivation and focus to succeed in an academically intensive and physically challenging environment. The Tibetan Studies in India Program is tremendously rewarding, and it can be life changing, but it is also challenging. With that in mind, please answer the following:

Please list the college-level courses you have taken that have prepared you for this program. In what ways have they prepared you?

(50-100 words)

How does this program fit into your chosen course of study (i.e. major, minor, concentration) at Smith or your home institution? What do you hope that this program will provide you in terms of academics?

(100-200 words)

Have you had previous intercultural or international experiences that have helped ready you for this program?

(50-100 words)

Briefly explain why you wish to participate in the Tibetan Studies in India Program.

(100-200 words)

What special skills or perspectives would you bring to the program?

(50-100 words)

Additional materials

Academic transcript

An unofficial transcript is acceptable. In order to submit your application you must attach your transcript.
One file only.
2 MB limit.
Allowed types: pdf.

Color scan of your passport

In order to apply for the program, your passport must be valid through July 2026. Your passport must also have at least two blank visa pages. Both of these requirements are necessary for your visa application to be processed by the India Consulate. In order to submit your application you must attach your passport scan.
One file only.
2 MB limit.
Allowed types: pdf.

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