Bachelor’s in Pharmacology

A high achiever, Samikshya was accepted into medical school, but did not enroll because her parental family of four live on an income of $50 a month. She then applied for a Tiyara scholarship to pursue pharmacology. She says, “I am motivated not only for my own personal growth and to uplift my parents, but also to serve my community as a pharmacist.” 

Her former teacher commends her for her “dedication, academic commitment, and strong sense of responsibility”, adding “I believe she will contribute meaningfully to the healthcare sector and build a stable professional career.” 

Master’s in Business Science

Before he finished high school, Suresh says his father told him he needed to quit school and start working to support the family due to their dire financial circumstances. That’s when Suresh started tutoring younger students, but he also went to school part time. He not only graduated high school, but he also put himself through his undergrad education in business sciences.  

Suresh says he wants to be qualified to teach accounting, “to combine my love of numbers with my passion for helping others learn, and to prepare them for the real world of finance.” Suresh has certainly gained practical experience. He currently supports his aging parents in the village and his wife and himself in college on less than $150 a month. 

Bachelor’s in Pharmacy

Pursuing a bachelor’s in pharmacology, Sapana says that her biggest dream is to become a good pharmacist. She says the day she received news of her admission was one of her happiest, especially seeing how happy it made her mother, who has been striving to support her children’s education as a tailor. Sapana says her mother shared the good news with anyone who would listen! 

Sapana’s favorite Nepali festival is Tihar, which culminates with sisters celebrating their brothers. Sapana loves her little brother, and she says it's also an excuse to eat some good Nepali “sel roti”, a sweet ring-shaped fried bread made from rice flour! 

Bachelors in Health Education

Puja’s parents have always worked as daily wage workers in Southern India to provide basic needs for her and her siblings. Always a good student, Puja was devastated that her dreams for an education would be dashed for the lack of finances till the Tiyara scholarship came along. She says that if it wasn’t for the scholarship she would be working as a housemaid on the other side of the Nepal border in India. 

Bachelors in Social Science

“Growing up in a family with limited financial resources, I have witnessed my parents working tirelessly as tailors on daily wages. These challenges put my education at risk, and the Tiyara scholarship became essential for me to continue my studies.

My dream is to become a social worker, which is why I chose a BA in Social Science. I plan to use my education to help vulnerable communities, advocate for their rights, and contribute to positive social change.”