Scholarships
Find awards that could cover up to 100% of tuition.
Every listing links to the official provider and shows when Orbit last checked it. Scholarships are competitive and eligibility varies — we help you find the right ones and apply well.
Please read before you apply
Scholarship decisions are made by universities and scholarship providers, not by Orbit. Full-tuition awards are highly competitive, and not every student will be eligible. Always confirm details and deadlines on the official page.
5 verified scholarships
- UKMaster'sFull tuition covered
Chevening Scholarships
UK Government (FCDO)
- Coverage
- Fully funded one-year master's degree in the UK. See Chevening for exactly what is covered.
- Subjects
- Any subject (eligible one-year master's courses)
- Eligibility (summary)
- Nepal is a participating country
- Must meet Chevening's eligibility criteria, including work experience and an undergraduate degree
- Apply to eligible UK courses
- Deadline
- 6 October 2026 — Chevening's Nepal page lists 6 October 2026 as the deadline for 2027–2028 applications.
Verified 25 September 2026Official page for Chevening Scholarships (opens in a new tab) - IrelandMaster'sPostgraduate diplomaPhDFull tuition covered
Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship
Higher Education Authority, Ireland
- Coverage
- €10,000 stipend for one year and a full fee waiver from the host institution. 60 awards each year.
- Subjects
- Any subject at eligible Irish institutions (NFQ Level 9 or 10)
- Eligibility (summary)
- Domiciled outside the EU/EEA, Switzerland and the UK
- Hold a conditional or final offer from an eligible Irish higher education institution
- Must not have held this scholarship before
- Deadline
- Check the HEA page for the current round's dates.
Verified 25 September 2026Official page for Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship (opens in a new tab) - AustraliaMaster's
Australia Awards Scholarships (Nepal)
Australian Government (DFAT)
- Coverage
- Full-time postgraduate study in Australia. See DFAT's intake information for what the award covers.
- Subjects
- Priority fields related to Nepal's development
- Eligibility (summary)
- Nepali nationals who meet the Australia Awards Scholarships Policy and Nepal-specific criteria
- Assessed on professional and personal qualities, academic competence and leadership potential
- Selection includes an interview
- Deadline
- DFAT states applications open 1 February and close 30 April each year. Confirm the current round on DFAT.
Verified 25 September 2026Official page for Australia Awards Scholarships (Nepal) (opens in a new tab) - USAMaster's
Fulbright Master's (Nepal)
USEF-Nepal (Fulbright Commission)
- Coverage
- Master's degree study in the United States. See USEF-Nepal for current coverage details.
- Subjects
- Various fields — see USEF-Nepal
- Eligibility (summary)
- Nepali citizens
- Eligibility and selection criteria are set by USEF-Nepal
- Deadline
- Check USEF-Nepal for the current application cycle.
Verified 25 September 2026Official page for Fulbright Master's (Nepal) (opens in a new tab) - GermanyMaster'sPhD
DAAD scholarships for international students
DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service)
- Coverage
- Coverage varies by programme. Search the DAAD scholarship database for options open to Nepali applicants.
- Subjects
- Varies by programme
- Eligibility (summary)
- Varies by scholarship programme
- Deadline
- Each DAAD programme has its own deadline.
Verified 25 September 2026Official page for DAAD scholarships for international students (opens in a new tab)
University merit scholarships
Many universities — especially in the USA — offer their own merit awards, some covering full tuition. Orbit reports that thousands of its students have received full-tuition scholarships to study in the USA. A counsellor can help you identify universities whose awards fit your profile.