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King’s Scholarships: Building Bhutan’s next generation of public service leaders

Jan 03, 2026 6 mins read
King’s Scholarships: Building Bhutan’s next generation of public service leaders

Bhutan’s unique geography, small population, and limited natural resources—apart from hydropower—present both vulnerabilities and opportunities in our aspiration to become a developed nation. His Majesty the King has consistently reminded us that while Bhutan may be small in numbers, it must be rich in talent.

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