The Fulbright Foreign student program is accepting applications from students of Nepal for Master’s program. It is a fully covered scholarship program that provides a golden opportunity to the students to complete their Master’s in the United State of America. Fulbright Foreign student program is sponsored by the United States Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural affairs (ECA). The Fulbright Commission in Nepal administers the program for the students of Nepal.
USEF-Nepal and the Fulbright commission has recently announced the scholarships for the academic year 2025-2026. It is a two year masters program at selected U.S universities. The scholarship is open for all fields except Medicine and Nursing.
If you want to complete your Master’s degree in the United State on a fully funded scholarship program, avail this opportunity. The program is looking for those who are willing to make change and contribute towards progress in their home country.
The program encourages women, minitories, people with disabilities and other disadvantaged applicants, and individuals to apply for the program.
Benefits of fulbright Foreign student Program
The scholarship holders will receive the following benefits:
- Tuition, living stipend and academic allowances
- Round trip travel
- Health insurance
- J-1 Visa sponsorship and J-2 visa sponsorship for dependents
- A graduate degree in a field of your choice from a U.S. university, experience life in the U.S. and share your culture with international students
- Pre-academic Training and enrichment seminars
- Post Degree Academic Training and other post-study opportunities
- Return to Nepal and global Fulbright alumni network
Eligibility Criteria for the scholarship
- Citizens of Nepal, residing in Nepal at the time of application
- Three years (for men) or two years (for women) of post-bachelor’s degree, full-time, professional work experience in Nepal
- Possess either a four-year bachelor’s degree; or, if the bachelor’s degree was of fewer than four years’ duration, then a Master’s degree is also required, such that the total number of years of formal education equals at least 16
- Demonstrate in post-intermediate degrees (Bachelors and Master’s) a minimum aggregate mark of:
- 54% for students in non-technical fields (Humanities and Social Sciences)
- 62% for students in Science and Technical fields
- The minimum requirements for students under the semester system are: 65% in non-technical fields; 75% in technical fields; or a Cumulative GPA of 3.50/4.00 in either field
- If the grading systems, fields of study or educational systems for the Bachelor’s and Master’s level are different (percentage and GPA grades, non-technical and science/technical fields, yearly and semester systems, etc.), the applicant needs to meet the minimum score requirements separately, not in the aggregate
- Have sufficient level English proficiency to enable engagement in full-time graduate level study in the U.S. See Pre-academic Training.
Remember, Only selected applicants will be required to sit for a TOEFL and the GRE.
Documents requirements for the program
- Academic and Professional Information: CV (max 2 pages)
- Academic Materials:
- Attested copies of Diplomas/Certificates & Transcripts (reverse chronological order)
- Test scores (TOEFL/IELTS, GRE) (optional)
- Study Plan (max 2 pages or 1500 words)
- Writing Sample (optional for Humanities/Social Sciences)
- Travel Plans: Passport scan
- Additional Information – Country Specific: Attested SLC/SEE Certificate & Mark sheet
- Additional Information – Additional Documents: Work sample (optional for Arts/Communication/Journalism)
- Recommendations: 3 professional/academic references
Deadline for the scholarship
Deadline for submission of application: 23:59 Saturday, April 20, 2024
How to apply for the scholarship Program ?
The scholarship application is online. The students must fill the application, and provide relevant information. You can apply through the link,
You can get more information about the program through the link below,
