Scholarship
RTC-YDF Need-Based Scholarship Program
A joint initiative between RTC and YDF to provide financial support to students who demonstrate academic potential but lack the financial means to afford higher education. The scholarship covers tuition and boarding for the duration of the program.
About this scholarship
RTC-YDF Need-Based Scholarship Program is offered by Royal Thimphu College (RTC) and The Bhutan Youth Development Fund (YDF) at bachelor level. The award is valued at Full tuition and boarding, provided as full ride support. Funding is renewable, so it can continue across more than one year of study subject to the provider's conditions.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as full ride funding. Applicants selected receive Full tuition and boarding. Selection is merit-based and need-based, so both academic record and financial circumstances are assessed.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at bachelor level. Nationality requirements apply: Bhutan.
Eligibility
Bhutanese students demonstrating financial need and academic merit, excluding those applying for the B.Sc Nursing and Midwifery program.
How to apply
Applications close on 2024-03-13. Requirements are set by the provider and can change between intakes, so verify each item on the official page before submitting.
Eligible study levels
bachelor
Nationality requirements
Bhutan
Funding basis
Merit-based and Need-based
Some scholarship details still require source confirmation. Confirm the study destination and applicant eligibility with the provider before applying.
Key details
- Provider
- Royal Thimphu College (RTC) and The Bhutan Youth Development Fund (YDF)
- Award
- Full tuition and boarding
- Funding type
- full ride
- Selection basis
- Merit-based and Need-based
- Study levels
- bachelor
- Nationality
- Bhutan
- Deadline
- Closed · 2024-03-13
- Renewable
- Yes
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-08-28