Scholarships in the USA for Nepalese Students
Last reviewed: July 20, 2026. Scholarships for study in the United States come from universities, exchange programs, foundations, and other sponsors. There is no single scholarship application covering every U.S. institution, and deadlines and eligibility can change each cycle. Always apply through the sponsor’s official website.
Start with university-based financial aid
For most degree-seeking students, the best place to search is the financial-aid or international-admissions page of each university. Common forms of support include:
- Need-based aid: based on the family’s documented financial circumstances.
- Merit scholarships: based on academic, leadership, artistic, athletic, or other achievements.
- Department funding: scholarships, fellowships, or grants tied to a program.
- Graduate assistantships: teaching or research work that may include a stipend, tuition support, or both.
- External awards: funding provided by a government, foundation, professional body, or community organization.
Check whether international students are eligible, whether a separate application is required, and whether the scholarship deadline is earlier than the admission deadline. Also confirm if an award is renewable and what academic performance is required to keep it.
Verified opportunities relevant to Nepalese applicants
Fulbright Foreign Student (Master’s) Program — Nepal
The Fulbright Commission in Nepal administers the country-specific Foreign Student Program for master’s-level study in the United States. The official page lists citizenship, residence, education, work-experience, academic, English, and visa-related conditions for each cycle. At the time of this review, the official site states that applications for the 2027–28 cohort are closed. Applicants should wait for the next official announcement rather than using an old deadline copied by another website.
Check the current Fulbright Nepal program page.
Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program
The Humphrey Fellowship is a non-degree program for experienced professionals. The official eligibility page requires an eligible-country citizenship, an undergraduate degree, at least five years of full-time professional experience, leadership and public-service experience, limited U.S. experience, and English ability. Nepal is included in the program’s country list. Applications are handled through the relevant U.S. Embassy or Fulbright Commission, and country deadlines vary.
Review official Humphrey eligibility.
Rotary Peace Fellowship
This fellowship is designed for leaders with relevant peace and development experience. Rotary states that funded fellowships cover tuition and fees, room and board, round-trip transportation, and internship or field-study expenses. At the time of review, the 2027–28 application is closed; Rotary says the 2028–29 application will become available in February 2027. Candidates must check the requirements for the master’s or professional-certificate route.
Check the current Rotary Peace Fellowship cycle.
EducationUSA financial-aid search
EducationUSA, a U.S. Department of State network, maintains a searchable list of special opportunities and financial aid. Filter carefully and then verify the award on the university or sponsor website before applying.
Search EducationUSA financial-aid opportunities.
How to evaluate a scholarship
- Confirm that citizens or residents of Nepal are eligible.
- Check the degree level, field, work experience, and English requirements.
- Read the current cycle’s deadline on the official website.
- Identify whether admission and scholarship applications are separate.
- List exactly what is covered: tuition, fees, insurance, travel, housing, or stipend.
- Check renewal conditions and any service, return-home, or visa obligations.
- Keep evidence of every submitted document and confirmation email.
Documents commonly requested
Requirements differ, but applicants may need academic transcripts, certificates, a CV, essays or a study objective, recommendations, proof of English proficiency, financial documents, and evidence of leadership or work experience. Do not submit a generic essay to every program; answer the sponsor’s current prompt.
Avoid scholarship scams
- Do not pay someone to “guarantee” a scholarship or visa.
- Verify the sponsor’s domain and contact information.
- Do not rely on social-media deadlines without checking the official page.
- Never describe an expected scholarship as confirmed funding for Form I-20 until it has been awarded in writing.
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Program availability, deadlines, and award amounts can change. Treat the linked official sponsor page as the final authority.