Project: Equal Access Education Fund (EAEF) 🎓
The Challenge of Retention
For many talented students in Gulmi, the transition from secondary school to higher education is blocked by financial constraints. The EAEF aims to ensure that poverty is not a barrier to academic potential.
The Scholarship Model
Financial Aid Breakdown
The fund provides comprehensive support covering both direct and indirect educational costs.
- Tuition and Fees: 100% coverage for the entire duration of the course (up to 4 years).
- Stipend: Monthly allowance for food, transport, and living expenses.
- Materials: Annual budget for textbooks, stationery, and laboratory equipment.
Mentorship Component
Every recipient is paired with a volunteer mentor (a professional or senior university student) for regular guidance.
- Frequency: Bi-weekly check-ins.
- Focus: Academic counseling, career planning, and personal development.
Success Stories and Impact
The project currently supports 35 students, with a remarkable 80% retention rate into the next academic year, significantly higher than the regional average for low-income students.
“The scholarship lifted a huge burden from my family. The mentorship, however, gave me the courage to pursue engineering.” — Laxmi Poudel, 2nd Year Engineering Student.
Future Growth
Our goal is to expand the fund to support 100 students across five districts by 2027. We are actively seeking corporate sponsorships to achieve this target.