2026 Southern Buddhist Scholarships
Georgia Buddhist Scholarship and Southern Buddhist Scholarships 2026
by AtlantaBuddhism.org, Georgia Buddhist Camp, and BuddhistClub.org
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View past awardees here
Eligible ages and grades: Open to all grade levels, from primary school (elementary & middle), high school, college students, university grad school, to recent graduates, and young adults
Location: from or going to school in the Southern United States (Georgia, Tennessee, Mississippi, South Carolina, etc)
Please submit your application by filling out the form below, or emailing us gabuddhistcamp at gmail dot com
(If you don't receive email confirmation from us, please let us know. Avoid scams - we don't ask for more personal information.)
TWO DEADLINES THIS YEAR - MARCH 31, 2026 and AUGUST 31, 2026
You can apply both times, but the submissions must be different each time.
You can write an essay, make a movie, record a video, submit an artwork, or whatever your creative ideas decide!
Note: We suggest NOT using AI to help with your response. Personalized and from the heart/mind responses will be scored higher.
This year we have multiple categories. You are welcome to apply to more than one. (You can do all of them yourself, but please only apply for a maximum of 3 categories.)
Buddhist Retreat:
This will be awarded to help students with the cost of attending a residential Buddhist retreat, such as the Young Adults retreat at Sravasti Abbey, or at Dharma Drum Retreat Center, or at Dharma Realm Buddhist University, or summer programs such as the Woodenfish Foundation. (The award will be given after participation of the retreat.)
Please describe your background with Buddhist retreats and your motivation for going to a retreat. Tell us which retreat you are applying for, if you know already.
Buddhist Leadership:
This will be awarded to student leaders who start a Buddhist group or help organize a Buddhist club on campus or a youth group at the temple.
Please describe your activities. Please include a link to your group's website or social media if any, and/or a contact of one of your group's mentors or other leaders.
Buddhist Life and Service:
This will be awarded to students who volunteer regularly in the Buddhist community.
Please describe your activities and what they mean to you.
Community Activism:
This will be awarded to students who participate in nonviolent ways to promote the ideals of peace, moral ethics, tolerance, inclusivity, and diversity within our greater society.
Please describe your activities and what impact they have had on both yourself and our community.
Buddhist Kindness: Vegetarian Diet
Can you go vegetarian for 30 days? This award is for those who participate and successfully eat a 100% plant-based diet for 30 days this year! (Doesn't have to be consecutive days, though we encourage it!)
Please email us when you plan to start being vegetarian, and then when finished, please tell us how your experience was. Any favorite foods? What were some challenges? What were some highlights?
Buddhist Diligence: Daily Practice
Can you do a dedicated Buddhist practice for at least 5 minutes each day? The practice can be sitting meditation, chanting Buddha's names or mantras, or sutra recitation. This award is for those who can participate for at least 30 days this year. (Doesn't have to be consecutive days, though we encourage it!)
Please email us when you plan to start your daily practice, and then when finished, please tell us how your experience was.
Buddhist Wisdom: Prajna (or paññā)
The pinnacle of Buddhist teachings is understanding our true reality.
Please tell us about one Buddhist teaching, such as a sutra (sutta), or a principle or idea or Buddhist story that you have studied this year, and what it means to you.
If you don't already have a reputable source, here are some sites: CTTB here or Chung Tai here or DharmaRealmLive videos here
Note: AI generated responses are unlikely to be helpful.
by AtlantaBuddhism.org, Georgia Buddhist Camp, and BuddhistClub.org
Sign up to get future updates by writing us at info@georgiameditation.org and join our email list!
View past awardees here
Eligible ages and grades: Open to all grade levels, from primary school (elementary & middle), high school, college students, university grad school, to recent graduates, and young adults
Location: from or going to school in the Southern United States (Georgia, Tennessee, Mississippi, South Carolina, etc)
Please submit your application by filling out the form below, or emailing us gabuddhistcamp at gmail dot com
(If you don't receive email confirmation from us, please let us know. Avoid scams - we don't ask for more personal information.)
TWO DEADLINES THIS YEAR - MARCH 31, 2026 and AUGUST 31, 2026
You can apply both times, but the submissions must be different each time.
You can write an essay, make a movie, record a video, submit an artwork, or whatever your creative ideas decide!
Note: We suggest NOT using AI to help with your response. Personalized and from the heart/mind responses will be scored higher.
This year we have multiple categories. You are welcome to apply to more than one. (You can do all of them yourself, but please only apply for a maximum of 3 categories.)
Buddhist Retreat:
This will be awarded to help students with the cost of attending a residential Buddhist retreat, such as the Young Adults retreat at Sravasti Abbey, or at Dharma Drum Retreat Center, or at Dharma Realm Buddhist University, or summer programs such as the Woodenfish Foundation. (The award will be given after participation of the retreat.)
Please describe your background with Buddhist retreats and your motivation for going to a retreat. Tell us which retreat you are applying for, if you know already.
Buddhist Leadership:
This will be awarded to student leaders who start a Buddhist group or help organize a Buddhist club on campus or a youth group at the temple.
Please describe your activities. Please include a link to your group's website or social media if any, and/or a contact of one of your group's mentors or other leaders.
Buddhist Life and Service:
This will be awarded to students who volunteer regularly in the Buddhist community.
Please describe your activities and what they mean to you.
Community Activism:
This will be awarded to students who participate in nonviolent ways to promote the ideals of peace, moral ethics, tolerance, inclusivity, and diversity within our greater society.
Please describe your activities and what impact they have had on both yourself and our community.
Buddhist Kindness: Vegetarian Diet
Can you go vegetarian for 30 days? This award is for those who participate and successfully eat a 100% plant-based diet for 30 days this year! (Doesn't have to be consecutive days, though we encourage it!)
Please email us when you plan to start being vegetarian, and then when finished, please tell us how your experience was. Any favorite foods? What were some challenges? What were some highlights?
Buddhist Diligence: Daily Practice
Can you do a dedicated Buddhist practice for at least 5 minutes each day? The practice can be sitting meditation, chanting Buddha's names or mantras, or sutra recitation. This award is for those who can participate for at least 30 days this year. (Doesn't have to be consecutive days, though we encourage it!)
Please email us when you plan to start your daily practice, and then when finished, please tell us how your experience was.
Buddhist Wisdom: Prajna (or paññā)
The pinnacle of Buddhist teachings is understanding our true reality.
Please tell us about one Buddhist teaching, such as a sutra (sutta), or a principle or idea or Buddhist story that you have studied this year, and what it means to you.
If you don't already have a reputable source, here are some sites: CTTB here or Chung Tai here or DharmaRealmLive videos here
Note: AI generated responses are unlikely to be helpful.
Additional Scholarships this year:Travel Scholarships for Retreats for Young Adults:
For high school, college, and graduate students, and young adults ages 18 - 35; this fund will help defray travel costs for participating in a residential Buddhist program of your choosing. Theme: Please describe your experience with Buddhism and the retreat or center you plan on visiting. If you aren't sure of a program yet it's ok too, you can apply now, and let us know once you have figured out and gotten accepted to a program. (Suggested programs include the Guan Yin Retreat with Dharma Realm Buddhist University and the City of Ten Thousand Buddhas in California; or the Young Adults summer retreat at Sravasti Abbey in Washington) |
FAQsHow much is the award for?
How many scholarships are there? The number of awards and award amounts will be determined based on the number of applicants and donors. If you wish to donate, please contact us, donations welcome! When is the deadline? March 31 & Aug 31, 2026 How do I apply? Use the link above or email us! Who were the past award winners? View the previous recipients at https://georgiameditation.org/youthaward.html |
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To donate, please contact us or hit the Donate tab on the website menu. We are non-profit and have no paid staff. All efforts are volunteer run. We appreciate your support! 
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喬州青年佛學獎學金 | Học bổng Phật giáo | 조지아 불교 장학금
ကျောင်းသားများပညာသင်ဆု - ဗုဒညီညွတ်ရေးအသင်းနှင့်
អាហារូបករណ៍ព្រះពុទ្ធសាសនាហ្សកហ្ស៊ី
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