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Scholarship Application Announcement

Overview

The Tharus and Friends Association (TFA) is excited to announce that scholarship applications are now open for the academic year 2025/2026. This opportunity is specifically intended to support dedicated Tharu students who are currently pursuing 10+2 or Bachelor level studies in Nepal. All eligible Tharu students residing in Nepal are encouraged to apply for this scholarship program.

Application Submission Period

Applications will be accepted beginning November 1, 2025 and will close on December 31, 2025. Interested students are urged to submit their applications within this time frame.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Applicants must be of Tharu ethnicity.
  • Applicants must be enrolled as full-time students at an accredited institution in Nepal.
  • Applicants must demonstrate good academic standing.
  • Applicants must not be receiving financial assistance from the government or any non-government organizations.

Required Documents

Applicants must submit the following documents along with their applications. All items except item #6 are required for every application. Item #6 is only necessary for those claiming disability, orphan, or former Kamaiya privileges. If you have been awarded the TFA 2024/2025 scholarship, please click here to submit your application. 

  1. Marksheets or academic transcripts from the previous academic level
  2. Proof of enrollment or admission, such as a valid student ID card or a letter from the institution
  3. Personal statement
  4. Reference letter from a local ward office. Click here to download the letter template.
  5. Reference letter from a teacher or social worker. Click here to download the letter template.
  6. Proof if claiming disability, orphan status, or son/daughter of a Kamaiya family
  7. One passport-size photo

Please ensure that all documents and required information are collected before submitting your application. All documents must be scanned and uploaded with your online application.

Announcement of Selected Students

Scholarship recipients will be announced in 2026. Selected students will be notified through email as well as announcements on the TFA website and Facebook page.

Responsibilities of Scholarship Recipients

  • Recipients must send an email to TFA describing how the scholarship has benefited them.
  • Recipients must comply with all rules and policies of the scholarship program.

Application Process

To apply, please use the following link:

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Contact Information

For any questions or further information, please contact TFA at: tharusandfriends@gmail.com.