Techspire Top 100 Scholarship Program: Interview with Asish Prasai, CEO/Principal, Techspire College

Techspire College, situated in New Baneshwor, Kathmandu, is a leading IT-focused institution offering a world-class BSc (Hons) in Information Technology in affiliation with the Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation (APU). Through the "Techspire Top 100" scholarship program, CEO and Principal Mr. Asish Prasai aims to bridge the gap between academic talent and financial accessibility. This initiative is designed for 100 high-achieving students annually who have a strong desire to enter the tech field but face economic challenges. By providing these opportunities, Techspire helps prepare the next generation to contribute to Nepal’s rapidly expanding IT industry, which is currently on track to significantly increase its global service exports.

The selection for this prestigious scholarship is determined through a holistic evaluation process that weights academic performance and entrance examinations at 60%, while the remaining 40% focuses on genuine financial need, family background, and geographical diversity. Techspire differentiates itself by prioritizing practical skills, industry certifications, and entrepreneurship over traditional rote learning, ensuring students are equipped for the evolving demands of artificial intelligence and global tech trends. This approach has proven highly successful, with a significant number of students including scholarship recipients securing professional roles in IT companies or starting their own businesses before even reaching their final year of study.