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Fellowship
The UWS Nepal Fellowship Program is a powerful response to the educational crisis facing rural Nepal, where students struggle to learn foundational subjects like mathematics and English due to a severe shortage of qualified teachers. In many areas, only 1 in 4 children can count double digits by grade 4, and more fail English in national exams than any other subject. This educational gap is perpetuated by a lack of training and resources for teachers, leaving children from marginalized communities at a significant disadvantage.
Launched in 2017, the two-year Fellowship Program directly addresses these pressing challenges by mobilizing and empowering young Nepali graduates to become the teachers and leaders that their communities need. Fellows are placed in under-resourced schools, where they apply modern teaching techniques to elevate classroom learning, enhance student engagement, and improve educational outcomes. Beyond teaching, fellows work closely with students, parents, and local leaders to foster collaboration and create a supportive learning environment. The program’s vision is to cultivate a new generation of passionate educators committed to breaking the cycle of educational inequality, providing children in remote communities with the knowledge and skills to succeed and become leaders of tomorrow.
Why Be a Fellow?
You Can Make a Difference
Ignite Lasting Change
As a UWS Fellow, you are not just an educator—you are a force for transformation. You will empower children in Nepal’s most marginalized communities to break free from the barriers of poverty and inequality, giving them the tools to change their futures and uplift their families and communities.
Transform Into a Visionary Leader
This is more than a teaching opportunity—it’s a leadership journey. You will lead by example, inspire others, and cultivate the skills needed to drive change in education. Through your work in remote areas, you’ll develop into a fearless leader, ready to tackle the world’s most pressing challenges.
Create a Legacy of Impact
The need for qualified teachers in rural Nepal is urgent, and your presence as a fellow will have a direct, lasting effect on the students you teach. You will help shape the minds of tomorrow, providing children with the education they deserve and the confidence to succeed, long after you’ve left.
Embark on a Life-Changing Adventure
This fellowship offers more than just professional growth—it’s a profound, immersive experience. Living in remote areas, you’ll gain a deep understanding of Nepal’s diverse cultures, overcome unique challenges, and grow in ways that will shape your future. It’s a rare opportunity to leave a mark on the world while discovering the full potential of your own.
Who are our Fellows
Meet the Visionary Leaders Shaping Nepal’s Tomorrow
Our fellows are passionate, purpose-driven changemakers who represent a diverse mix of academic backgrounds and career paths. United by a commitment to tackling educational inequality, they are more than educators, they are leaders, catalysts for change, and visionaries shaping Nepal’s future, one community at a time.
Meet Our Fellows
Our fellows are passionate, purpose-driven changemakers who represent a diverse mix of academic backgrounds and career paths. United by a commitment to tackling educational inequality, they are more than educators, they are leaders, catalysts for change, and visionaries shaping Nepal’s future, one community at a time.
Meet Our Fellows
The Fellowship Experience
Navina Deshar, Fellow Alum
“The UWS Fellowship was a transformative leap-from my familiar life in Lalitpur to the remote village of Khamare in Sankhuwasabha. After two impactful years as a Fellow, I later rejoined UWS Nepal, leading both the Fellowship and M&E departments, which gave me a broader understanding of education systems and impact at scale. Today, I serve as a Programme Manager at Himalayan Environment and Life Protection (HELP), working in the Manaslu Conservation Area, where I lead projects and an afterschool program for early learners.”
Sichu Maharjan, Fellow Alum
“The UWS Fellowship was a transformative chapter in my life. The experience helped me grow both personally and professionally, shaping my values and approach as an educator. Today, I carry these lessons into my work as a Special Educator and Parent-child Trainer at Autism Care Nepal Society, where I continue to advocate for accessible and meaningful learning for all children.”
Lahana Maharjan, Fellow Alum
“While I was stationed in UWS Badagaun, Gulmi, I found my second home among the laughter and joy of the community who accepted me as their own. My experiences changed me for the better, helping me grow into a more patient, open, and compassionate person. Now, working in the Resources Himalaya Foundation as a Research Intern, I carry those lessons with me, guiding how I listen, learn, and seek solutions that truly make a difference.”
Steps to Drive Impact
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Lead, Inspire, Transform
Your Transformational Fellowship Journey.
Your Transformational Fellowship Journey.1
Transformative Training Experience Kickstart your journey with immersive training that equips you with the skills to teach, lead, and inspire change in the classroom.2
Real-World Classroom Impact Step into rural UWS schools and bring your innovative teaching to life, tackling real challenges and making a difference every day.3
Empowering Community Collaboration Build powerful connections with students, parents, and community leaders, driving change together and addressing educational inequality at its roots.4
Lifelong Leadership and Growth Complete your fellowship as a confident, visionary leader, ready to continue your mission of transforming education and empowering communities.
FAQs
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