KU Laxmi Bank Scholarship for Woman in STEM 2026

Kathmandu University (KU), School of Engineering, has opened applications for the 'Laxmi Bank Scholarship for Woman in STEM' for Nepali female students pursuing Master's and Ph.D. degrees in engineering.

According to the notice published on October 30, 2026, interested and eligible students must submit their applications by November 20, 2026.

Scholarship Eligibility Criteria

Female students who meet the following requirements are eligible to apply for the scholarship:

• Must be a female candidate enrolled in the first year of a Master's program or pursuing a Ph.D. in a STEM field.

• Must be a Nepali citizen.

• Must be a full-time student at Kathmandu University, School of Engineering.

• Must not have received any other scholarship to date.

Application Procedure and Deadline

Eligible candidates must submit their duly completed applications to their respective departments under the School of Engineering by November 20, 2026.

Required Documents

Applicants must attach attested photocopies of the following documents with their applications:

• Citizenship certificate.

• SLC marksheet and character certificate.

• Transcripts and character certificates of the +2 and undergraduate levels.

• Master's level transcript and character certificate (applicable only to Ph.D. students).

• Proof of full-time student status at Kathmandu University, School of Engineering.

The scholarship notice was issued by Prof. Dr. Bal Krishna Bal, Dean of the School of Engineering.

Published Date: October 30, 2026