The North American People of Color Scholarship Fund
Our Mission:
The purpose of the North American People of Color Scholarship Fund is to support the Shambhala Mandala's aspirations related to diversity by making available financial assistance to people of color on the Shambhala Buddhist path who aspire to attend programs that will enable them to contribute more fully to Shambhala society and to be of benefit to people who share their backgrounds.
As part of its intention to create enlightened society, Shambhala seeks to foster a society that is open, inclusive, and welcoming of diversity. Shambhala's racial and ethnic diversity affects our ability to relate to people of various backgrounds who enter our centers and therefore our ability to benefit people of all backgrounds in our increasingly multicultural communities.
You can read more about the NAPOCS Fund here.
You can download or view current NAPOCS Fund board members (.pdf) 
Donate!
Your tax-deductible generosity makes these awards possible! If you would like to donate to the Fund, you may contribute via paypal care of the fund's custodian, the Shambhala Meditation Center of Chicago. A paypal account is not required; you may also use Mastercard, Visa, Discover or American Express.
The Shambhala People of Color Leadership Award:
The NAPOCS Fund's current scholarship, the People of Color Leadership award, is available to people of color who wish to attend:
• Dathün
• Warrior Assembly
• Sutrayana or Vajrayana Seminary
• Shambhala Guide Training
• Meditation Instructor Training
• Shambhala Assistant Director Training
Any individual may apply for a NAPOCSF People of Color Leadership Award if they:
• are a member of the Shambhala Buddhist community;
• are a person of color residing in North America (Canada, Mexico, or the United States)
• have applied to one of the programs listed above;
• need financial aid in order to attend the program.
People of Color are persons of African, Asian/Pacific, Latina/Latino, Middle Eastern, Caribbean, or Native American ancestry.
Anyone wishing to apply should download and submit an application form and a reference form (submission instructions are on the forms).
