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Scholarship Program
At US Nepal Climbers Association (USNCA), we are committed to honoring the legacy of Nepalese mountaineers who lost their lives in pursuit of their passion. Our Scholarship Program supports the children they left behind by helping them pursue their education and dreams.
We currently sponsor four children and aim to expand our reach to more families in need. Our mission is to ensure that the children of these heroes have access to education, opportunities, and a future full of hope.
Scholarship Information
Family Background
• Must be a child of a mountaineer who lost their life while climbing in the Himalayas (Nepal region).
• Priority will be given to families in financial hardship or with no regular income source.
Age and Grade Level
• Must be of school-going age (typically 5-18 years).
• Must be enrolled or planning to enroll in a recognized educational institution in Nepal.
Academic Performance
• Preference will be given to students maintaining a satisfactory academic record (minimum 50% or GPA 2.0 and above).
• Exceptions may be made in cases of extreme hardship or trauma affecting performance.
Financial Need
• Must demonstrate genuine financial need (via local verification, recommendation letter, or income documentation, if available).
• Single-parent or orphaned children will be prioritized.
Character and Recommendation
• Must submit at least one recommendation letter from a school teacher, community leader, or local authority.
• Should show willingness and motivation to continue their education.
Commitment to Education
• Student and guardian must agree to participate in annual progress reviews and submit academic reports to remain eligible for continued support.
Geographic Priority
• Preference will be given to children from high-altitude Himalayan regions or communities directly impacted by mountaineering.
- Annual tuition support up to grade 12
- School supplies stipend
- Download the Application Form
- Prepare Required Documents:
- Completed application form
- Student’s birth certificate
- Most recent final report card
- School enrollment letter or recommendation letter
- Letter from a local authority/community member verifying the loss of the mountaineer parent
- Parent statement of need (template included in the form)
- Proof of financial need (if available)
3. Email the Application Form along with required documents to info@usnepalclimbers.org
Our Sponsored Children: Bright Futures Ahead
Fura Yangji Sherpa Address: Kharikhola, Solukhumbu, Nepal DOB: February 17, 2007 Gender: Female School: Himalayan Public School, Solukhumbu, Nepal Mother's Name: Bandi Sherpa Father's Name: Rinji Furi Sherpa
Tashi Phinjo Lama (Tamang) Address: Khumjung – 2, Solukhumbu, Nepal DOB: August 25, 2012 Gender: Male School: Khumjung School, Solukhumbu, Nepal Mother's Name: Doma Sherpa Father's Name: Warcha Lama (Tamang)
Tenzin Choenyi Address: Phaktanglung– 7, Taplejung, Nepal DOB: July 21, 2020 Gender: Female School: Mother's Name: Yangday Sherpa Father's Name: Tenzing Bhote
Yanji Sherpa Address: Silichong-1, Sankhuwasabha, Nepal DOB: September 08, 2018 Gender: Female School: Tri- Jyoti Secondary School, Kathmandu, Nepal Mother's Name: Lakpa Lamu Sherpa Father's Name: Pemba Sherpa
Pema Dolkar Sherpa Address: Kharikhola, Solukhumbu, Nepal DOB: December 29, 2007 Gender: Female School: Sypres Public High School, Kathmandu, Nepal Mother's Name: Fura Yangji Sherpa Father's Name: Damai Serki Sherpa
Purba Dolma Lama Address: Lisankhu Pakhar, Sindhupalchok, Nepal DOB: October 24, 2019 Gender: Female School: Bhanu Bhakta Memorial Higher Sec. School, Kathmandu, Nepal Father's Name: Buddha Raj Lama