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Meet Apshara Bogati from Chandrapur-6, Rautahat, a U-Go Scholar whose journey reflects resilience, determination, and hope. Coming from a financially struggling background, she has faced numerous challenges throughout her life, yet continues to dream of becoming a successful businesswoman to support her family and improve their living conditions.

She belongs to a family of six, including her grandmother, mother, two brothers, sister-in-law, and herself. Among them, only her mother and one brother contribute financially. Her mother works as a farmer and tries her best to sustain the household, but their income is not enough to meet the family’s needs.

Growing up in a society where early marriage is often seen as a solution to financial hardship, Apshara also faced pressure from her family and community to get married and reduce the economic burden. However, she refused to let these expectations define her future. Her determination to continue her bachelor’s degree remained strong, even when circumstances were discouraging.

Her life took a difficult turn when she lost her father in Grade 10. Until then, he had been the main source of financial support for the family. After his passing, the family fell into a severe financial crisis. During this difficult period, the director of Bal Niketan stepped in to support her education and helped her continue her studies, giving her a chance to move forward.

Apshara often says, “I would never have considered continuing my education; instead, I might have ended up married and settled somewhere. I am deeply grateful for the opportunity I received to study and chase my dreams.”

With the support of the U-Go Scholarship, Apshara has been able to continue her higher education and move closer to her goals. The scholarship has not only eased her financial burden but also helped her turn her dream of becoming a businesswoman into a growing reality. It has given her the strength and opportunity to pursue her ambitions with confidence and determination.

Meet Roshani Khatun, the youngest daughter in a family of six from Gaighat, Udayapur, whose journey toward becoming a legal professional is shaped by resilience, sacrifice, and an unshaken belief in education.

Roshani grew up with three elder brothers, closely witnessing the daily struggles and sacrifices her parents made to sustain the family. Her mother dedicated her life to managing the household, while her father worked for many years as a driver. However, their stability changed when medical complications forced her father into early retirement, leaving the family in financial distress. Since then, the responsibility of earning has fallen on her middle brother, whose limited income is barely enough to cover basic needs. Despite these hardships, Roshani was raised with a strong belief from her parents that education is the only path to dignity, independence, and a better future.

Her academic journey began in a private school with low fees, which allowed her to complete her early education without placing heavy pressure on her family. She later pursued +2 in Law, a period that gradually shaped her interest in justice and social equality. Until then, her education was manageable despite financial struggles. However, everything changed in 2023 when she enrolled in the BA LLB program at Bright Vision Law College in Biratnagar.

Now in her second year, Roshani faces the harsh reality of higher education costs. The annual tuition fee of Rs. 120,000, along with rent and daily living expenses in a new city, has created a heavy financial burden on her family. Each semester comes with uncertainty about whether she will be able to continue her studies. In her community, it is often expected that a daughter’s education be compromised when financial pressure increases, and Roshani has also faced such suggestions. Despite this, her family continues to support her education with great courage and sacrifice, refusing to let her dream end.

Amid these challenges, she learned about the U-Go scholarship through her mentor, Mr. Najbul Khan from Muldhar Mahila Sewa Kendra, and applied with hope and determination.

For Roshani, studying law is not just about earning a degree—it is about becoming a voice for those who cannot speak for themselves. She has seen how many women suffer injustice in silence due to a lack of legal awareness and access to justice. Even when rights exist on paper in the Constitution of Nepal, many women are unable to claim them due to lack of knowledge or support.

Her dream is to bridge this gap between the law and the women it is meant to protect. She hopes to ensure that justice is not limited to the privileged, but accessible to every woman, regardless of her background or financial condition.

With the support of the U-Go scholarship, Roshani aims to continue her BA LLB without interruption. This opportunity would ease her family’s financial burden and allow her to focus fully on her studies. More importantly, it would bring her closer to her goal of becoming a legal professional dedicated to justice, equality, and empowering the voiceless.

Ashma Thapa’s story began even before she took her first breath. While her mother was five months pregnant, her father left the family simply because he wanted a son. Instead of joy, her birth was met with disappointment in her father’s absence. Yet, in that moment of rejection, her mother chose courage she chose to bring Ashma into the world and raise her against all odds.

Her mother’s life has been defined by struggle. At just 12 years old, she left for Kathmandu to work as a domestic helper in a Rana household, enduring long hours, little food, and no comfort. Even after marriage, hardship continued. Her husband became an alcoholic, sold her jewelry to feed his addiction, and eventually abandoned the family, leaving her alone with two daughters.

As a single mother, she faced constant judgment from society. People told her that a woman with two daughters had no value. But she refused to accept that narrative. For ten years, she worked relentlessly from dawn to late night, sacrificing her health and dreams just to ensure her daughters could survive and study.

Ashma, the younger daughter, grew up fully aware of these sacrifices. When she was sent to a hostel, she did not cry—she understood it was an act of love and necessity. Together with her sister, she spent ten years at Peace and Beautiful Children Welfare (PBCW) and studied at Toran Navajeevan Secondary School, where education became her only hope and her way of honoring her mother’s struggle.

She worked hard and became a disciplined, sincere student. Though she sometimes faced judgment as a “hostel child,” she turned that stigma into strength. During the COVID-19 period, financial hardship deepened, and after completing Grade 10, she began working to support herself. She funded her own Grade 11 and 12 education at Brilliant Multiple College, ensuring her mother would not carry that burden alone.

Her dream was to study Psychology and Social Work at Kathmandu Model College, but the cost of higher education made it feel out of reach. At that difficult moment, she learned about UGo Nepal. Applying for the scholarship became a turning point filled with hope.

When she was selected, it was not only her happiest moment but also her mother’s. For the first time, she saw relief replace exhaustion in her mother’s eyes.

Today, Ashma continues her studies with full determination, committed to making her mother proud and transforming her sacrifices into purpose. Her goal is to build a life where she can support her mother and become a voice for girls who come from broken homes, poverty, and silence.

UGo Nepal did not only support her education it restored her hope. And now, she carries one belief forward: being a “second daughter” is not a weakness, but her greatest strength.

Muskan Basnet is a young student from Gobriya, Mahendranagar, writing with hope and humility to seek a scholarship that can help her continue her education and move closer to her dreams.

Her life changed at a very early age when her parents left her and her elder sister. Since then, they have been raised by their thulobaba (Uncle) and thulomummy (Aunty), who took them in with love and responsibility despite having very limited means. Her thulobaba, who studied only up to Grade 3, has always valued education deeply and works tirelessly to support them as his own children.

The family lives under constant financial pressure. Her thulobaba earns a small income through raising and selling buffaloes and goats, selling milk when possible, and at times even selling land to manage basic household needs. Despite his struggles, he always prioritizes Muskan’s education. There have been many moments when school fees, uniforms, notebooks, and even exam payments were difficult to afford, yet he continues to support her with unwavering determination.

These sacrifices have deeply shaped Muskan’s outlook on life. Education has remained her strongest priority, and she is determined to continue her studies and build a better future. She carries a heartfelt dream of becoming a capable and educated individual, fulfilling her thulobaba’s hope of seeing her succeed in life.

For Muskan, this scholarship would be life-changing. It would ease the heavy financial burden on her family and allow her to focus fully on her studies without constant worry about fees and expenses. More importantly, it would give her the motivation and confidence to keep moving forward despite hardships.

She remains committed to working hard, making the most of every opportunity, and honoring the sacrifices her family has made for her education.

Anjali Karki was born into a poor and parentless family, where life forced her to take on responsibilities much earlier than expected. Four years ago, she lost her mother—the strongest pillar of her life. Her death marked a painful turning point, turning education into a daily struggle for survival rather than just a goal.

Soon after, her father remarried and gradually disconnected from the family, leaving Anjali and her siblings emotionally and financially abandoned. Since then, her maternal aunt has been raising them, but due to her own financial and health challenges, she struggles to support even basic household needs, let alone higher education.

Despite these hardships, Anjali remained committed to her studies. She completed her education up to Grade 12 in a government school with the help of scholarships, while silently carrying emotional pain and financial uncertainty throughout her school life.

After Grade 12, she went through a difficult phase of confusion and depression, unsure how to move forward without financial or parental support. Eventually, with determination, she enrolled in a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) at MUSOM College, believing it would open doors to a better future.

To continue her studies, she began teaching students and taking small loans from relatives, becoming the main earning member of her household with an income of around NRs. 8,000 per month. Despite constant financial pressure, she continues to manage her education and family responsibilities.

Her dream is to complete her BBA, become financially independent, and build her own business that can uplift her family’s living conditions.

She later learned about the UGO Scholarship through social media and applied despite documentation challenges. After receiving guidance from the organization, she was selected.

For Anjali, the scholarship is more than financial aid—it is hope, stability, and a chance to continue her education without giving up on her dreams.

Meet Mira Hayu from Triyuga Na.Pa.-10, Bokse, Udayapur, a determined young student whose journey reflects perseverance in the face of financial hardship and a strong commitment to education.

Mira completed her schooling from Shree Balmandir Secondary School, Bokse, securing a GPA of 3.00, and later completed her +2 from Triyuga Janata Multiple Campus, Motigada, with a GPA of 3.52 Despite her academic strength, her educational journey has often been challenged by her family’s difficult financial situation.

She comes from a low-income household. Her father, Badri Hayu, works as a wage laborer in a survey office, earning only NPR 7,000 per month, while her mother, Sarita Bhujel Hayu, works hard as a street food vendor and is the primary earner of the family. Despite their continuous effort, their combined income is barely enough to cover daily living expenses, making it extremely difficult to support Mira’s education.

From an early age, Mira has been a bright and hardworking student, but financial struggles repeatedly disrupted her academic progress. There were many instances where school fees could not be paid on time due to the family’s unstable income. Still, she remained focused and never gave up on her studies.

Her parents have been her greatest inspiration, constantly encouraging her despite their hardships. Mira dreams of becoming an IT Officer and working in a reputable organization. She believes that pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Information Technology is the key to achieving her goal, but financial constraints have remained a major barrier.

When Mira learned about the scholarship opportunity through her college teachers, she saw it as a turning point in her life. She believes that the scholarship will ease her financial burden, allow her to focus fully on her studies, and bring her closer to her dream career in IT.

With this support, Mira is determined to work hard, succeed in her studies, and make her parents proud. She sees this opportunity as the foundation for a brighter and more stable future.