The Royal Thimphu College would like to congratulate Ms. Thinley Dema, RTC graduate of 2018, for being selected for this year's prestigious annual Indian Ambassador's Scholarship for post-graduate studies at a reputed University/Institute in India.

The recipient of this scholarship will be granted a lump-sum amount of Rs. 200,000 per year or Rs. 400,000 for pursuing a 2 year long post-graduate course. His Excellency the Ambassador of India to Bhutan, Shri Gautam Bambawale, first announced the scholarship at a distinguished guest talk at RTC in April, 2015.

Ms. Thinley Dema has been selected through a highly competitive application process and will be pursuing her Master's degree in Anthropology starting spring 2020.

During her stay at Royal Thimphu College, Ms. Thinley Dema was on the prestigious Dean’s List in recognition for her academic excellence. Ms. Thinley was an active student and participated in various programmes in the college. She was a Reseach Assistant and a prominent member of the Reading and Photographic Club.