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📅 Application Deadline: 17th April 2026
Application to the MAHP programme and SDC Inclusion Fellowship (with available documents) must be submitted by this date. Get in touch with us at info@sihp.edu.np orchat with us on WhatsApp (9763683887) if you need assistance. Please include “About: SDC Inclusion Fellowship” in the subject line.
1. MAHP Application Requirements
Applicants must submit their MAHP Programme application together with this SDC Scholarship application. Please refer to the following information:
MAHP Application Guidelines:
https://sihp.edu.np/application-guidelines-for-mahp/
Programme Details:
https://sihp.edu.np/programmes/mahp/
2. Required Supporting Documents for the SDC Inclusion Fellowship (Important)
Applicants are required to submit the following documents:
- Proof of Annual Income Source – Issued by the relevant authority or local Ward Office.
- Property Evaluation Certificate – Indicating the current market value of property, issued by the Ward Office.
- Document Certifying Minority Status – Official identification confirming minority status (if applicable).
- Proof of Residence – A document confirming permanent residence (e.g., recommendation letter from Ward Office or Municipality).
- Two Reference Letters – Preferably from recently graduated academic institutions or faculty members.
- Bank Statement – Statement from the last six months from the applicant’s bank account.
- Other Supporting Documents – Any additional documents that demonstrate financial need.
3. About the SDC Inclusion Fellowship
The SDC Inclusion Fellowship, offered by the Southasia Institute for History and Philosophy (SiHP) and supported by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) under the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA), Switzerland, aims to promote diversity, equity, and social inclusion within the MA in History & Philosophy (MAHP) programme.
The fellowship supports Nepali students from historically marginalised and underrepresented communities, enabling them to pursue higher education in an inclusive academic environment.
More information:
https://sihp.edu.np/sdc-inclusion-scholarship/
Scholarship InformationNumber of Scholarships: 4
Duration: 2 years (aligned with the MAHP programme)
Scholarship Allocation
1 scholarship – Reserved for a candidate from Koshi Province
1 scholarship – Reserved for a candidate from Madhesh Province
2 scholarships – Open to candidates from all over Nepal