Nepali students who wish to pursue an education in the food security sciences (agricultural disciplines, human nutrition, environmental science, and allied fields) are invited to apply for a scholarship during fall semester each year. The large number of applications received demonstrates the magnitude of the demand for a program such as ours which supports in-country education geared toward improving food security.

A careful review of each application is followed by a consensus decision of the FSEP Scholarship Committee and FSEP Advisory Board to identify students who are offered a scholarship. It has been very difficult to decide which students are offered support within our limited budget. We unfortunately are not able to provide funding to many deserving students.  

Agriculture is Nepal’s principal economic activity and yet much of Nepal is food insecure. Trained food security professionals permanently leaving Nepal is causing grave concern about the future of the country and development of its economy. FSEP scholarships are intended for students who plan to serve in food security related fields in Nepal after receiving their degree or following studies abroad.