Scholarships for Nepali Students 2026
Explore merit-based, need-based, and government scholarships across 8 countries. Gurumantra Education Consultancy has helped students secure over NPR 5 Crore in collective scholarship funding.
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Australia Scholarships
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Australia Awards Scholarships | Full tuition + living | Nepali citizens, Master's/PhD, 2+ years work experience |
| Destination Australia | AUD 15,000/year | Students studying in regional areas |
| University Merit Scholarships | 10–50% tuition waiver | High GPA (3.5+), varies by university |
| Research Training Program | Full tuition + stipend | PhD/Research Master's students |
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Canada Scholarships
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships | CAD 50,000/year (3 years) | PhD students with leadership and research excellence |
| Lester B. Pearson Scholarships (UofT) | Full tuition + living | Exceptional international undergraduate students |
| University Merit Awards | CAD 2,000–20,000 | High academic performance, varies by institution |
| Province-specific Scholarships | CAD 5,000–15,000 | Students studying in specific provinces (Ontario, BC, Alberta) |
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United Kingdom Scholarships
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
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| Chevening Scholarships | Full tuition + living + flights | Master's applicants with 2+ years work experience, leadership potential |
| Commonwealth Scholarships | Full funding | Master's/PhD from developing Commonwealth nations including Nepal |
| GREAT Scholarships | £10,000 | Students from select countries including Nepal, specific universities |
| University Scholarships | 10–50% tuition discount | Academic merit, varies by institution |
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United States Scholarships
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Fulbright Foreign Student Program | Full tuition + living + travel | Master's/PhD, Nepali citizens, competitive selection |
| University Merit Scholarships | USD 5,000–30,000/year | High GPA + test scores, varies by university |
| Graduate Assistantships (TA/RA) | Tuition waiver + stipend | Graduate students, especially STEM fields |
| Community College Scholarships | USD 2,000–8,000/year | International students at community colleges |
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New Zealand Scholarships
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
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| New Zealand Scholarships (MFAT) | Full funding | Citizens of partner countries including Nepal |
| University of Auckland International Scholarships | NZD 10,000–20,000 | High-achieving international students |
| UC International First Year Scholarship | NZD 15,000–20,000 | First-year undergraduates at University of Canterbury |
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Germany Scholarships
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
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| DAAD Scholarships | €861–1,200/month + benefits | Master's/PhD, varies by program and field |
| Deutschlandstipendium | €300/month | High-achieving students at participating universities |
| Heinrich Böll Foundation | €934/month + tuition | Master's/PhD students committed to green values |
| Erasmus+ for Nepal | €800–1,000/month | Joint Master's programs between EU and Nepal |
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Japan Scholarships
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
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| MEXT (Japanese Government) Scholarship | Full tuition + ¥143,000–145,000/month + flights | Through embassy or university recommendation, all levels |
| JASSO Honors Scholarship | ¥48,000/month | Self-funded international students with high grades |
| University Tuition Reduction | 30–100% tuition waiver | Based on financial need and academic merit |
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Ireland Scholarships
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
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| Government of Ireland International Education Scholarships | €10,000 + tuition waiver | Non-EU students admitted to Irish HEIs |
| Trinity College Provost Scholarships | Up to €5,000 | First year undergraduates with high marks |
| UCD Global Excellence Scholarship | 50–100% tuition | Outstanding academic achievers, all nationalities |
| NUI Galway International Scholarships | €2,000–€4,000 | Merit-based, undergraduate and postgraduate |
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