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Application Open for The Fulbright Fellowship for Nepali Citizens

The Fulbright Commission announces the 2020 competition for the Fulbright Foreign Student Program for Nepalese Students for Master's Level Study in the United States of America (USA). Those selected will begin in August-September 2021.

What does it cover?
The program provides all expenses (including Travel) for a master's degree program of up to two years at selected US Universities, in any field except for medicine and nursing.

Who can apply?
Those who have completed their SLC (or equivalent) from rural areas, women, minorities, and people from under-served populations are strongly encouraged to apply.

For more information about the application and essay tips, please visit 

Question and Answer sessions for the program will be held at USEF-Nepal, Aakriti Marg, Maharajgunj, Kathmandu on the following dates:

March 5, 10 AM to 12 NOON
March 20, 2 PM to 4PM
April 3, 2 PM to 4PM

Deadline for submission of application: 4PM, Friday, April 10, 2020


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