The FSEP initiated a scholarship program in 2024 for B.Sc. candidates who wish to pursue an in-country degree in one of the many food security-related sciences. Twenty scholarships were awarded in 2025 (see scholars), with scholars now pursuing a B.Sc. degree of their choice. We anticipate awarding a similar number of scholarships again in 2026 (see online application).

In the interim we have learned of the alarming decline in expert-level human resources in Nepal’s agriculture and food security sectors. We are aware of the importance of the agricultural sector in Nepal’s economy and the need to improve food and nutritional security for Nepali citizens, especially in the face of climate-related adversities. The need for a well-trained workforce is essential to address these challenges and provide solutions based on sound training and in-country experiences where candidates remain embedded in the Nepali context.
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The application period for our first cohort of M.Sc./Ph.D. candidates closed as of December 16, 2025 and we are currently finalizing scholarship awards. We anticipate being able to open a second round of M.Sc./Ph.D. scholarship applications in October 2026. Please check back on this page at that time for an online application form. 
 
Please email us at contact@foodsecurityed.org if questions arise.