Top 10 Fully Funded Scholarships for Nepali Students

The Best Fully Funded Scholarships for Nepali Students in 2026

Studying abroad does not have to be expensive. These 10 fully funded scholarships cover tuition, living expenses, and often airfare for Nepali students. We have ranked them based on benefits, accessibility, and success rates from Nepal.

1. MEXT Scholarship (Japan)

The Japanese Government scholarship is arguably the best scholarship available to Nepali students in terms of total value and number of slots.

• Benefits: Full tuition, JPY 143,000-145,000/month living allowance, round-trip airfare
• Level: Undergraduate, Masters, PhD, Research
• Duration: 2-5 years depending on program
• Annual Nepali selections: 20-30 students
• Deadline: April (Embassy recommendation)

2. Korean Government Scholarship (GKS/KGSP)

South Korea's flagship scholarship for international students from developing countries.

• Benefits: Full tuition, KRW 900,000-1,000,000/month stipend, return airfare, medical insurance, settlement allowance, 1 year Korean language training
• Level: Undergraduate, Masters, PhD
• Duration: 3-5 years (including language year)
• Annual Nepali selections: 10-15 students
• Deadline: February-March

3. Australia Awards Scholarship

The Australian Government's prestigious development scholarship.

• Benefits: Full tuition, living allowance (approx. AUD 3,500/month), return airfare, OSHC, introductory academic program
• Level: Masters, PhD
• Duration: 1-4 years
• Requirements: Minimum 2 years work experience, IELTS 6.5+
• Deadline: April-May

4. Chevening Scholarship (UK)

The UK Government's global scholarship for future leaders.

• Benefits: Full tuition, monthly living allowance, return flights, thesis grant, travel allowance
• Level: 1-year Masters only
• Requirements: 2+ years work experience, strong leadership evidence
• Deadline: November

5. Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters (Europe)

EU-funded scholarships for joint Masters programs across multiple European countries.

• Benefits: Full tuition (up to EUR 9,000/year), monthly allowance of EUR 1,400, travel costs, insurance
• Level: Masters (joint programs across 2-3 countries)
• Duration: 1-2 years
• Deadline: Varies by program, typically October-January

6. Fulbright Scholarship (USA)

America's premier international exchange scholarship.

• Benefits: Full tuition, living stipend, airfare, health insurance, book allowance
• Level: Masters, PhD
• Requirements: Strong academic record, leadership experience, community involvement
• Deadline: April

7. DAAD Scholarship (Germany)

The German Academic Exchange Service offers numerous scholarships for Nepali students.

• Benefits: Monthly stipend of EUR 934 (Masters) or EUR 1,300 (PhD), health insurance, travel allowance. Note: tuition at German public universities is already free or minimal.
• Level: Masters, PhD
• Deadline: Varies by program, typically October-November

8. Stipendium Hungaricum (Hungary)

Hungarian Government scholarship for students from partner countries including Nepal.

• Benefits: Free tuition, monthly stipend of HUF 43,700-140,000, dormitory or accommodation allowance, medical insurance
• Level: Bachelors, Masters, PhD
• Deadline: January

9. Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC)

China offers extensive scholarship programs for Nepali students given the strong bilateral relationship.

• Benefits: Full tuition, accommodation, monthly stipend of CNY 2,500-3,500, comprehensive medical insurance
• Level: Bachelors, Masters, PhD
• Deadline: January-April

10. Türkiye Scholarships (Turkey)

Turkish Government scholarship for international students from all countries.

• Benefits: Full tuition, monthly stipend, accommodation, health insurance, return flights, 1 year Turkish language course
• Level: Bachelors, Masters, PhD
• Deadline: January-February

How to Maximize Your Chances

Apply to multiple scholarships simultaneously. Start preparing 6-12 months before deadlines. Focus on your personal statement and research proposal — these differentiate candidates with similar academic records. Get strong recommendation letters from professors who know your work well. And use ScholarshipNepal's free matching service to identify every scholarship you qualify for.