KMC Scholarship: Kathmandu Metropolitan Academic Scholarship Program

Fund Type: Fully Funded
Country: Nepal

The Kathmandu Metropolitan City Scholarship supports top-performing SEE graduates in Kathmandu to continue their education in institutional (private) schools. Selection is through a multiple-choice entrance exam, and the scholarship fully covers tuition for two years (Grades 11 & 12). It includes reserved quotas for students from community schools, residential wards, special groups, and landfill-affected areas.

Eligibility Criteria for KMC

  • Minimum GPA of 1.6 in SEE (Class 10).

  • Must satisfy at least one of the following:

    • Completed SEE from a public/community school,

    • Completed SEE on a 10% scholarship in a private school,

    • Be a permanent resident of specified wards (e.g. landfill-affected areas).

  • Citizenship/residency documentation required.

  • Residents of Kathmandu Metropolitan City.

How to apply for KMC

  • Apply online via the official KMC portal.

  • Submit required documents: SEE admit card & mark sheet, citizenship or birth certificate, recent photo, recommendation letters or reservation proof.

  • Sit for the entrance exam consisting of 100 objective questions: 30 each in Math, Science, and English; 10 in General Knowledge. No negative marking; passing requires ≥ 40%.

  • Check results and enroll in the assigned institutional school within the timeframe.

Specifications

Type of Opportunity Scholarships and Fellowships
Fund TypeFully Funded
CountryNepal
DeadlineJuly, 2025
OrganizerKathmandu Metropolitan City Education Department
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