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Kathmandu University School of Engineering Merit & Need Fellowship

Kathmandu University (KU), Dhulikhel

KU School of Engineering provides comprehensive merit and need-based fee waivers to enrolled undergraduate engineering students, reserving 1 scholarship for every 10 admitted students.

Deadline: September 25, 2026Annual (Open: Shrawan – Bhadra)Dhulikhel, Kavre, NepalComputer Science, AI, Mechanical, Civil & Electrical Engineering
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Award Value

Up to 100% Tuition Fee Waiver (Merit-cum-Need Basis)

About This Scholarship

Kathmandu University adheres to a statutory policy where 10% of total students in every undergraduate program receive financial support ranging from 50% to 100% tuition fee waivers.

First-semester scholarships are awarded based on performance in the Kathmandu University Undergraduate Common Entrance Test (KUUMAT / CBT), and subsequent semesters are determined by semester GPA (SGPA 3.6+).

What You Get

Up to 100% reduction in semester tuition and exam charges
Priority research assistantships at KU Turbine Testing Lab and IT Park

Highlights

  • 10% of all admitted engineering students receive fee waivers
  • Available for AI, Computer Science, Data Science, Mechanical, Civil & Chemical
  • Work-study opportunities with KU research centers & patent incubators

Eligibility Criteria

Admitted to an undergraduate program at KU School of Engineering
Top ranking in KU CBT entrance examination for semester 1 scholarship
Maintaining SGPA 3.6 or above for continuation in later semesters
Family income verification for need-based quota applications

Selection Process

1

KUCAT Entrance Exam

📅 Shrawan

Computer-based entrance test at KU Dhulikhel.

2

Admission & Scholarship Application

📅 Bhadra

Submit financial verification documents alongside enrollment.

3

Dean’s Office Review

📅 Ashwin

Review by the School of Engineering Scholarship Committee.

How to Apply

  1. 1Appear for KUCAT and secure a top merit rank in your target branch.
  2. 2Complete admission and apply for the Dean’s Merit-cum-Need Fellowship.