Success Stories
Achievements of Scholarship Awardees: Inspiring Stories of Success
Born into an ordinary family in a small village, I faced the constant struggle for basic necessities like food, clothing, and medicine. As I approached the age of schooling, my family found themselves in a difficult financial situation. However, in this challenging time, Nepal Kinderhilfe and Himalayan Trust Nepal extended their helping hands, assuring my parents, "We will support her education. Get her enrolled in a good school." These words brought joy to my parents, envisioning a brighter fut...Read More
Namaste! I am Bhakti Raj Rai, originally from Mahakulung Rural Municipality-2, Solukhumbu, a district located in the eastern region of Nepal. I am one of the beneficiaries of Sir Edmund Hillary Memorial Scholarship (SEHM). I am a 21-year-old boy and a first-year MBBS student at Patan Academy of Health Sciences, Lalitpur. This seems quite easy to say that I am pursuing my dream career but the journey till now hasn't been easy and I still have a long way to go. My journey started from Khumjung...Read More
Namaste and cordial greetings! My name is Ritu Rai and I’d like to introduce myself as an affable, upbeat and success driven 17year old girl who has been bestowed by the Sir Edmund Hillary Memorial Scholarship at Himalayan Trust. In tandem with obtaining the scholarship, I was also privileged to share my journey as a recipient of the SEHM scholarship. Thus, hereby I would like to unveil my journey. Starting off with my parents, both my mother and my father have always been a very support...Read More
Namaste! I am Ang Chhechi Sherpa, 22 years old born and raised in Lukla-1, Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality, Solukhumbu, Nepal and currently residing in Kathmandu for my higher studies with two of my siblings. I am one of the beneficiaries of the Himalayan Trust Scholarship. My journey has been shaped by profound challenges and incredible support. We were very young when we lost our parents in a tragic flooding accident in Lukla. Left in a dire economic situation, we were fortunate to ...Read More
Sewaro and Namaste! Firstly, I extend my heartfelt gratitude for granting me the opportunity to share my story and express my profound appreciation for your benevolence towards me. I am Aarati Chamling Rai, a 20-year-old enthusiast hailing from Poiyan. I take pride in introducing myself as an eager learner, kind-hearted individual, nature enthusiast, and caring soul. Born into a middle-class family, I am the youngest member, with my father serving as a primary-level teacher, and my mother, no...Read More
Namaste! My name is Ngima Chhiri Sherpa. I am one of the beneficiaries of Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality and Himalayan Trust supported scholarship. First, I would like to show my sincere gratitude towards everyone who helped and supported me throughout the journey of my education. I was born in Lukla, Solukhumbu and currently I am living in Kathmandu for further education. I am 23 years old and I have a brother and two sisters in my family. Unfortunately, we lost our parents when we were...Read More
My name is Dawa Gyalmu Sherpa. I am a kind, loving, and caring person. I belong to a middle-class family and my family is the real essence of my life. I am 17 years old, currently a high school student studying Computer Science within Science faculty at Trinity International College. I am originally from Pangkarma, Solududhkunda-2, Solukhumbu district. Right now, I live with my brother and sister in Boudha, Kathmandu. I am the middle child of my parents. I have two younger brothers and an elder ...Read More
Phortse is one of a small Sherpa village located at around 3840 meters on the lap of Mt. Tabuche in the Everest region of Nepal. It is a quiet, cozy and picturesque village with a population consisting of around 300 people. In this village, most males work as climbing Sherpas on expeditions whereas females are engaged in agriculture and household work. I was born to my amazing parents Mr. Palden Namgye Sherpa and Mrs. Pasang Doma Sherpa as the eldest daughter of my family on 2nd March 1997. My p...Read More
At the age of eight, I was carried to Lukla from Khunde and then flown to Kathmandu for surgery. I had appendicitis back then. After recovery I went back to the Himalayas and resumed my schooling at Khumjung school. After a few years, I had to fly again to Kathmandu for a hernia repair. Somehow at a young age, the experience of pains and trauma inspired me to dream of becoming a doctor. My name is Nima Ongchuk Sherpa. I was born and raised in Khunde village. I finished my lower secondary school ...Read More