Kathmandu, September 23
The government has decided to provide free education up to the bachelor’s level to the families of martyrs of the Gen-Z movement and those who were seriously or critically injured.
According to the Guidelines for Providing Free Education to Families of Martyrs and the Injured of the Gen-Z Movement, 2083, prepared by the Ministry of Education and Sports, beneficiaries include the children and siblings of martyrs, as well as holders of IDs certifying serious or critical injuries.
At the basic level, beneficiaries will receive free education, along with uniforms and learning materials, from Grades 1 to 8. Cash assistance will also be provided through local governments in accordance with prevailing laws, according to the guidelines.
At the secondary level, the provision covers uniforms, learning materials and cash assistance for students in Grades 9 and 10, as well as Grades 11 and 12.
Similarly, for studies up to the bachelor’s level, universities are required to reserve a certain quota of scholarships for eligible beneficiaries. Students who are not selected under the reserved quota will be eligible for cash scholarships through the University Grants Commission.
The guidelines stipulate that public schools must include eligible beneficiaries in scholarship quotas provided under existing laws.
Students at the basic and secondary levels must apply through their schools to the local government to receive the benefits. At the undergraduate level, students must apply to the University Grants Commission through their respective campuses.
According to the guidelines, applications must include the beneficiary’s ID, citizenship certificate or birth certificate, documents proving the relationship with the martyr, and a recommendation from the educational institution where the student is enrolled.
The guidelines aim to ensure equal access to education for the families of martyrs and those injured in the Gen-Z movement and provide educational opportunities from the basic to undergraduate levels.
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