What you can do
The Enrico Dell'Angelo Fund
The Enrico Dell'Angelo Fund was established in memory of Enrico Dell'Angelo with the aim of supporting higher education—university or vocational—for young Himalayan students. The goal is to improve quality of life in their home communities and help preserve and share their culture and traditions with the world.
Our Goal
To expand knowledge, strengthen skills, and increase career opportunities for young people from Tibetan and Himalayan communities across Asia.
Context
In countries such as India, Nepal, and Bhutan, access to higher education is often the only viable path for young people to build a future and contribute meaningfully to their society—but it remains difficult to achieve.
The best secondary schools, universities, and training programs are located in major cities, where students must not only cover tuition and materials, but also bear the high cost of food and accommodation. Many of their families—often nomadic herders, farmers, or low-wage laborers—cannot afford these expenses. Even when students take on seasonal work, the income is rarely enough to support their studies.
Who Benefits from the Fund
We receive many applications from students eager to improve their own lives and give back to their communities. Each application is carefully reviewed by a selection committee. If approved and funding is available, the student is awarded a scholarship.
To date, 15 students have received scholarships through the Enrico Dell'Angelo Fund, 4 of whom are currently enrolled.
Several scholarship recipients have already completed their course of study:
- Tsetan completed a degree in Business Administration at Herald College.
- Pema Wangchuck earned a Master's in Cultural Heritage Studies at CEU, Vienna.
- Tenzin graduated with a Bachelor's in Computer Applications (BCA) from Bangalore University, India.
- Chonyi completed a degree in Tibetan Medicine in Dharamsala, India.
- Dhendup also earned a Master's in Cultural Heritage Studies at CEU
How the Fund Works
Anyone can contribute to the fund with a donation of any amount, which helps cover the cost of scholarships.
Each donor receives an annual update on the students currently supported by the fund and the progress of their academic journeys.
Each scholarship covers 75% of the total cost of the recipient's education, including tuition, materials, and living expenses. The remaining 25% must be covered by the student, as a demonstration of their commitment and motivation.
Who Was Enrico Dell'Angelo?
Born in 1954, Enrico Dell'Angelo was one of the first students of Chögyal Namkhai Norbu. He graduated in Tibetan Language and Culture from the University of Naples "L'Orientale" and devoted his life to preserving Tibetan culture and studying Dzogchen teachings. A specialist in international cooperation, he was one of the founding members of ASIA. Enrico passed away on December 26, 2016.