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Complete Guide to Scholarships in Nepal 2026: Government, University & Foreign Funded

Roshan NyoupaneEducation & Entrance Specialist

Nov 1, 202611 min read3 views

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A complete guide to higher education scholarships in Nepal for 2026. Discover Ministry of Education quotas, IOE engineering waivers, MBBS free seats, and study abroad funding opportunities.

Complete Guide to Scholarships in Nepal 2026: Government, University & Foreign Funded

Higher education costs in Nepal have risen across professional fields like Medicine, Engineering, Information Technology, and Business Management. Fortunately, thousands of fully funded scholarships in Nepal, government quotas, and merit tuition waivers are awarded annually by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MoEST), national universities, and bilateral international partner foundations.

This guide provides a roadmap to securing scholarships in Nepal: how to qualify for government quota seats, crack competitive entrance waivers, and access international opportunities.

Scholarship Scheme	Host Country	Level	Coverage	Key Requirements
COMPEX Nepal	India	BE / B.Tech, B.Sc, B.Pharm	100% Tuition, Hostel, Monthly Stipend	+2 Science, Indian Embassy Exam
MEXT Scholarship	Japan	Undergraduate & Masters	100% Tuition, Airfare, Monthly Yen Stipend	Rigorous math/science test & interview
Chinese Government CSC	China	Bachelors, Masters, PhD	Full Tuition, Accommodation, Living Allowance	MoEST nomination, academic merit
Chevening Scholarship	United Kingdom	1-Year Master's Degree	Full Tuition, Flights, Monthly Living Allowance	2+ years work experience, leadership
Fulbright Nepal	United States	Master's Degree	100% Comprehensive Coverage	Outstanding academics, GRE, community service

Complete Guide to Scholarships in Nepal 2026: Government, University & Foreign Funded

Complete Guide to Scholarships in Nepal 2026: Government, University & Foreign Funded

Top Institutional Scholarships in Nepal#

1. Medical Education Commission (MEC / CEE) MBBS Free Seats#

2. IOE Pulchowk Engineering Regular Seats#

3. Kathmandu University (KU) Need-Based & Merit Scholarships#

Bilateral International Scholarships for Nepali Students#

Checklist to Win a Higher Education Scholarship#

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)#

What is the government scholarship bond in Nepal?#

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