Grant Benefits

The selected scholar will receive

• J-1 visa sponsorship for scholar and dependent 
• J-1 visa compliant health benefits
• round trip international travel to the United States, 1 dependent’s flight coverage
• a stipend to cover living expenses, settling in, dependent’s allowance* and professional development allowances

Additionally, recipients of this award will be invited to participate in Fulbright Scholar Enrichment Activities as well as Fulbright’s Outreach Lecturing Fund. Fellows will join a diverse, active, worldwide network of alumni, including the Fulbright Alumni Association Nepal, who carry the impact of their transformational Fulbright experience far beyond the period of their exchange programs.   

*Dependent: A dependent is defined as any unmarried child under 21 years of age or the spouse. Accompanying dependent must spend at least 80% of the grant period with the grantee abroad. 

Award Length and Dates

• The 2023-2024 grant is for a maximum duration of nine months 
• The earliest a scholar should plan to start is September 1, 2023 
• The latest start date is April 1, 2024 
• Scholar must return after completion of program by December 31, 2024