The newly established University of Nepal (UNepal) has officially released its Scholarship and Financial Aid Policy for the 2026/27 academic year. Designed to ensure that financial constraints never stand in the way of academic potential, UNepal's scholarship programs are built on equity, inclusion, and excellence.
Whether you excel in academics, demonstrate unique holistic talents, or require financial backing to pursue your higher education goals, UNepal offers a transparent, merit-based pathway to support your journey.
Scholarship Categories
Nepal Gaurav Scholarship (University Fellowship)
Only for Nepali citizen
Based on excellent academic credentials and extra curricular activities
Minimum: 1 Male + 1 Female per intake.
Selection: Portfolio, interview, Chancellor approval.
Award levels: 100% tuition fee
Renewal: Subject to minimum CGPA requirement and good conduct.
Merit-Based Scholarships (Up to 10% of intake)
Based on aggregated admission scores.
Award levels: 100%, 75%, 50% tuition.
Renewal: Subject to academic standing and good conduct.
Reserved Category Scholarships (Up to 10% of intake)
As per Government of Nepal and UGC guidelines.
Prioritize applicants with disabilities, and from disadvantaged and marginalized communities, groups, martyr families, and applicants from remote regions.
Award levels: 100%, 75%, 50% tuition.
Requires official documentation.
Renewal: Subject to minimum CGPA requirement and good conduct.
Partnership Scholarships (Up to 10% of intake)
Funded through collaboration with local/provincial governments, NGOs/INGOs, corporate CSR, donors.
Award levels: 100%, 75%, 50% tuition.
Governed through formal MoUs and transparent reporting.
Renewal: Minimum CGPA requirement and good conduct.
Endowment Scholarships
Established through donor agreements and long-term sustainability planning.
Award levels: as per agreement with the endowment provider
Renewal: Minimum CGPA requirement and good conduct.
Application Process
Merit scholarships: Automatic consideration during admission documents review.
Nepal Gaurav, Reserved, and Partnership scholarships: Separate application required.
Required Documents:
Completed Scholarship Application Form
Supporting certificates
Income verification (if applicable)
Personal statement explaining the need for scholarship.
Selection Process
• Eligibility Screening
• Document Verification
• Scoring via Standardized Rubric
• Interview (if required)
• Committee Recommendation
• Final Approval
• Offer Letter Issuance
Award Conditions
Recipients must maintain required CGPA, full-time enrollment, satisfactory personal conduct, and comply with university regulations. Scholarships may be reduced or revoked if conditions are not met.
For more information, please visit the official website of University of Nepal
