Financial aid granted to 121 students pursuing higher education in Phaktanglung

In a bid to prioritise education and address financial barriers, Phaktanglung Rural Municipality in Taplejung, Nepal, has awarded scholarships to 121 students pursuing higher education in both general and technical education streams.

A total of 113 students from the general stream and 8 students from the technical stream have received scholarships, as part of the municipality's approved program for the current fiscal year. The scholarships were awarded to students studying in local institutions, in line with the scholarship policy.

Students in the general stream have been granted full coverage of institutional fees, while those in the technical stream have received 50% of their fees. The scholarship amount for students in the technical stream is NPR 159,750. The municipality has disbursed a total of NPR 1,477,160 to support students in the general stream.

The chairperson of the municipality, Rajan Limbu (Mukti), has emphasised the importance of education and the municipality's commitment to improving deteriorating academic conditions. The scholarship policy aims to provide up to 100% scholarships to counter the high dropout rate caused by financial hardship.

Eligible students must be permanent residents of Phaktanglung Rural Municipality and currently studying at educational institutions within the district. Students pursuing studies outside the district are not eligible under the municipality's scholarship policy. However, students interested in studying faculties or subjects not available locally will receive scholarships only if they enroll in institutions within the district.

The scholarships have been directly transferred to the bank accounts of students and their guardians. The scholarship policy in Taplejung, Nepal, is a government scholarship program, and the search results do not provide information on which students have received scholarships from Phaktanglung Rural Municipality in Taplejung during the current fiscal year that are not listed in the existing scholarship list.

Phaktanglung Rural Municipality has demonstrated its commitment to education by implementing a scholarship policy, aiming to provide opportunities for students and improve their academic prospects. The municipality's actions are a testament to its dedication to the future of its youth and the betterment of the community as a whole.