Top 10 Scholarships in Nepal

Top 10 Scholarships for Students in Nepal

Nepal offers numerous scholarship opportunities for students to pursue higher education both within the country and abroad. Here are the top 10 scholarships available for Nepalese students:

1. Government of Nepal Scholarships

• Eligibility: Nepalese citizens with outstanding academic records
• Application Process: Apply through the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology
• Benefits: Full tuition fees, living expenses, and research grants

2. Fulbright Scholarship

• Eligibility: Nepalese citizens with a bachelor’s degree and a strong academic record
• Application Process: Apply through the EducationUSA office in Kathmandu
• Benefits: Full tuition fees, living expenses, and health insurance for a master’s or PhD program in the United States

3. Chevening Scholarship

• Eligibility: Nepalese citizens with a bachelor’s degree and leadership potential
• Application Process: Apply online through the Chevening website
• Benefits: Full tuition fees, living expenses, and a one-year visa for a master’s program in the United Kingdom

4. Asian Development Bank-Japan Scholarship Program (ADB-JSP)

• Eligibility: Nepalese citizens with a bachelor’s degree in science, technology, or development studies
• Application Process: Apply through the ADB website
• Benefits: Full tuition fees, living expenses, and a monthly stipend for a master’s or PhD program in an ADB-approved university

5. Erasmus Mundus Scholarship

• Eligibility: Nepalese citizens with a bachelor’s degree and proficiency in English
• Application Process: Apply through the Erasmus Mundus website
• Benefits: Full tuition fees, living expenses, and travel allowance for a joint master’s program in European universities

6. DAAD Scholarship

• Eligibility: Nepalese citizens with a bachelor’s degree and a strong academic record
• Application Process: Apply through the DAAD website
• Benefits: Full tuition fees, living expenses, and health insurance for a master’s or PhD program in Germany

7. World Bank Scholarship Program

• Eligibility: Nepalese citizens with a bachelor’s degree in economics or a related field
• Application Process: Apply through the World Bank website
• Benefits: Full tuition fees, living expenses, and a monthly stipend for a master’s or PhD program in development economics

8. Aga Khan Foundation Scholarship

• Eligibility: Nepalese citizens from disadvantaged backgrounds with outstanding academic records
• Application Process: Apply through the Aga Khan Foundation website
• Benefits: Full tuition fees, living expenses, and a monthly stipend for undergraduate or graduate studies

9. Ford Foundation International Fellowships Program

• Eligibility: Nepalese citizens with a master’s degree and experience in development work
• Application Process: Apply through the Ford Foundation website
• Benefits: Funding for doctoral studies or postdoctoral research in the United States

10. UNESCO-Japan Funds-in-Trust Scholarship

• Eligibility: Nepalese citizens with a bachelor’s degree in science, technology, or engineering
• Application Process: Apply through the UNESCO website
• Benefits: Full tuition fees, living expenses, and a monthly stipend for a master’s or PhD program in Japan

These scholarships offer substantial financial support and opportunities for Nepalese students to pursue higher education and contribute to the development of their country. Interested students are encouraged to explore these opportunities and apply for the scholarships that best align with their academic and career goals.