The Loden Foundation is pleased to announce that we received 129 applications for the Loden General Scholarship and 12 applications for the Loden Apprenticeship Programme.
We congratulate and invite the following shortlisted candidates below for the final interview round. We thank all the applicants for showing interest in this scholarship. Although we would have liked to support more students, we are limited by budget constraints.
Applicants were shortlisted based on the following criteria:
- Academic merit based on Class X and XII results: Scores 1-10 (1 point for 40-50, 2 points for 51-60, 3 points for 61-70, 4 points for 71-80, and 5 points for 81-100 marks in Class X and the same for Class XII marks)
- Economic Need: Scores 1-10 for Economic Need (1-5 for parents income status and 1-5 for number of unemployed sibling status. Details can be made available)
- Choice of Subject: Scores 1-5 for subject choice (The scores for subjects is set by the Loden Board based on the need in the country. Details can be made available)
- Extracurricular activities: Scores 1-5 for extracurricular activities such as leadership, volunteerism, sports, culture and etc. based on documents submitted.
List of shortlisted candidates for Loden General Scholarship:
| Sl.No | Name | School |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pema Wangchuk | Drukgyel Central School |
| 2 | Dawa Zangmo | Jigme Sherabling Central School |
| 3 | Sonam Yangdoen | Pelkhil Higher Secondary School |
| 4 | Tshering Lhaden | Jigme Sherabling Centre School |
| 5 | Sonam Chophel | Lhuentse Higher Secondary School |
| 6 | Singay Lham | Nima Higher Secondary School |
| 7 | Sonam Yuden | Karmaling Higher Secondary School |
| 8 | Januka Ghalley | Samtse Higher Secondary School |
| 9 | Tshultrim Yeshi Lhendup | Jigme Sherabling Central School |
| 10 | Vishal Pradhan | Motithang Higher Secondary School |
| 11 | Kinley Bidha | Samtse Higher Secondary School |
| 12 | Phurba Tamang | Damphu Central School |
| 13 | Tshering Lhendup | Yonten Kuenjung Acadamy |
| 14 | Sonam Choki | Samtse Higher Secondary School |
| 15 | Pushpa Ghalley | Motithang Higher Secondary School |
| 16 | Phuntsho Wangdi | Pelkhil Higher Secondary School |
List of shortlisted candidates for Loden Apprenticeship Programme:
| Sl. No | Name | School |
| 1 | Tashi Tshering | Karmaling Higher Secondary School |
| 2 | Ugyen Lhendup | Losel Gyatsho Acadamy |
| 3 | Ngawang Choden | Motithang Higher Secondary School |
| 4 | Samera Gurung | Motithang Higher Secondary School |
| 5 | Devika Gurung | Karma Academy |
| 6 | Pema Tobgay | Gyelpozhing Higher Secondary School |
| 7 | Sangay Lhaden | Kelki Higher Secondary School |
| 8 | Sushmita Pradhan | Phunstholing Higher Secondary School |
The details of the interview round such as date, mode of interview and individual time slot will be communicated directly to the individual applicants. Shortlisted applicants must bring their original documents when coming for the interview.
For any inquiries or clarifications, please contact Programme Officer – Education (Mr Penchela) at 7719-5588 during office hours or email him at penchen@loden.org