Merit-Based Scholarships
Merit-Based Scholarships are provided for students who demonstrate academic excellence.
Scholarships, fellowships and student support
Opportunity to learn. Support to excel.
Kathmandu School of Law is dedicated to supporting academic excellence and making quality legal education accessible to all. As per the Purbanchal University guidelines, each year KSL provides merit-based and need-based scholarships to 10% of its total admitted students, along with fellowships that promote research, leadership and social engagement.
10%
Scholarship provision
Of the total admitted students each year, as per Purbanchal University guidelines
Academic excellence
Merit-based scholarships
Accessible education
Need-based scholarships
Research and advocacy
Fellowship programmes
Professional growth
In-campus internships
Scholarship opportunities
Supporting academic merit and financial need
KSL provides Merit-Based Scholarships for students demonstrating academic excellence and Need-Based Scholarships for individuals from underrepresented communities.
Need-Based Scholarships
Need-Based Scholarships support individuals from underrepresented communities and students whose personal or financial circumstances may affect access to legal education.
KSL’s commitment
We strive to make sure that no student with outstanding academic potential is deterred from studying at KSL due to their background, personal circumstances or financial situation.
Need-based consideration
Included communities and circumstances
Dalit
Madhesi
Pahadi
Indigenous
Marginalized communities
Those injured in the People’s Movement
Economically disadvantaged individuals
Women
Muslims
Single mothers
Fellowship programmes
Professional and practical learning opportunities
KSL offers student support fellowships designed to foster professional growth alongside academic pursuits. The fellowships support in-depth research, legal advocacy and learning through practical experience.
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Madhav Prasad Acharya Fellowship
The Madhav Prasad Acharya Fellowship is included among KSL’s student support fellowships for academic and professional development.
02
Balaram Kafle Scholarship
The Balaram Kafle Scholarship is included among the scholarship and student-support opportunities available at KSL.
03
Nepali Civilization Study Fellowships
The Nepali Civilization Study Fellowships encourage the study of the Sinja, Magarat, Newa, Mithila, Kirat and Tharu civilizations.
Sinja
Magarat
Newa
Mithila
Kirat
Tharu
04
Gajendra Kesari Bastola Fellowship
The Gajendra Kesari Bastola Fellowship is included among KSL’s fellowship opportunities supporting student learning and development.
05
Moot Court Distinguished Speaker Fellowship
The Moot Court Distinguished Speaker Fellowship is listed among KSL’s fellowship opportunities connected with practical legal learning.
06
Rudra Bahadur Singh Study Fellowship
The Rudra Bahadur Singh Study Fellowship is included among KSL’s study and student-support fellowship opportunities.
07
Jeena Maharjan Student Advocacy Practice Stipend Fellowship
The Jeena Maharjan Student Advocacy Practice Stipend Fellowship is included among KSL’s fellowship opportunities related to student advocacy practice.
Fellowship-supported practical experience
Empirical research
Internships
Teaching opportunities
In-campus internship opportunities
Practical experience alongside academic study
KSL offers in-campus internship opportunities through its research centers, legal clinics and publications, giving students hands-on experience alongside their studies.
Research Centers
Students can gain practical experience through activities connected with KSL’s research centers.
Legal Clinics
Students can gain hands-on experience through activities connected with KSL’s legal clinics.
Publications
Students can gain practical experience through activities connected with KSL’s publications.
Student support at a glance
Academic, professional and practical support
KSL’s scholarships, fellowships and in-campus internship opportunities support students in their academic pursuits and professional development.
| Opportunity | Area of support | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Scholarships | Academic merit and financial need | Access to legal education |
| Fellowships | Research, leadership and social engagement | Professional and practical growth |
| In-campus internships | Research centers, legal clinics and publications | Hands-on experience alongside academic study |