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

1. Download the Application Form
2. 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