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A searchable directory of scholarships and programmes relevant to Nirīkṣayā scholars, from Grade 9 to university. Each entry shows who runs it, who it is for, and when it was last checked.

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UWC scholarships through the UWC Nepal National Committee

Provider
UWC Nepal National Committee
Stage
Higher secondary (Grades 11–12)
Destination
International
Funding
Varies
Eligibility
  • Nepali citizens born 1 March 2009 – 1 September 2011 (Entry 2027)
  • Minimum GPA 2.8 (government school) or 3.2 (private school)
  • Two-year IB Diploma at a UWC school abroad
Need-basedMerit-based
Deadline: 31 October 2026Checked 8 October 2026Official page

Mahatma Gandhi Scholarship Scheme (Class XI)

Provider
Embassy of India, Kathmandu
Stage
Higher secondary (Grades 11–12)
Destination
Nepal
Funding
Partial
Eligibility
  • Students starting Class XI at a recognised school or college in Nepal
  • NRs 2,000 per month; renewed for the second year with at least 50% in Class XI
  • Criteria announced by the Embassy each year
Merit-based
Deadline: Rolling / unknownChecked 8 October 2026Official page

Golden Jubilee Scholarship Scheme (undergraduate)

Provider
Embassy of India, Kathmandu
Stage
Undergraduate
Destination
Nepal
Funding
Partial
Eligibility
  • First year of a bachelor's degree at a recognised institution in Nepal
  • NRs 4,000 per month (medicine, engineering) or NRs 3,000 (other subjects)
  • Renewed each year with at least 50% marks
Merit-based
Deadline: Rolling / unknownChecked 8 October 2026Official page

Government of Nepal scholarships for higher education

Provider
Ministry of Education, Science and Technology
Stage
Undergraduate
Destination
Nepal
Funding
Varies
Eligibility
  • Nepali students; schemes and quotas announced in Ministry notices
  • Includes national and international scholarship quotas
Merit-based
Deadline: Rolling / unknownChecked 8 October 2026Official page

Tribhuvan University reserved and merit scholarships

Provider
Tribhuvan University
Stage
Undergraduate
Destination
Nepal
Funding
Partial
Eligibility
  • 15% of seats in each programme reserved for government-recognised groups
  • Top student awards in each programme
Merit-based
Deadline: Rolling / unknownChecked 8 October 2026Official page

Asian University for Women (incl. Access Academy)

Provider
Asian University for Women, Chattogram
Stage
Pre-university
Destination
Regional (South Asia)
Funding
Varies
Eligibility
  • Women from across Asia, including Nepal
  • One-year Access Academy prepares underserved students for university
  • Admission on merit regardless of income; most students receive scholarships
Merit-based
Deadline: Rolling / unknownChecked 8 October 2026Official page