International Skills Partnership Scholarship 2026 in Nepal | Fully Funded

It is a grant-funded opportunity for UK further education colleges or training organisations to collaborate on green skills and employer engagement in Nepal. The British Council administers the scholarship, which provides £15,000 in funding to support partnership activities over 15 months starting July 2026.

Only UK further education colleges or training organisations that are suitably qualified can apply. The scholarship is designed for institutions looking to build their network and capacity to work internationally, specifically in the area of green skills and employer engagement in Nepal.

The submission deadline is 12.00 GMT on Friday 10 July 2026. All applications must be submitted via the online grant platform at https://goingglobalpartnerships.grantplatform.com/ before this date.

Successful applicants receive £15,000 in grant funding, which covers one international visit, staff time (limited to 30% of the grant), and development of tools and resources. The British Council also provides ongoing advice, guidance, and relevant materials to support project activities.

You must apply via the online application form at https://goingglobalpartnerships.grantplatform.com/. Registration is required. Application documentation, including an offline sample of the Application Form, Grant Call Guidance, and General Grant Agreement, is available in the Downloads section of the official page.

The partnership aims to strengthen the capacity of the Green Skills Advisory Board (GSAB) in Nepal, inspired by the UK Green Skills Advisory Panel (GSAP). It includes pilot implementation of a new green skills curriculum and engagement with private sector employer organisations.

The project will be funded for 15 months, starting from July 2026. During this period, the British Council teams in the UK and Nepal will provide ongoing advice and guidance to facilitate communication and deliver maximum benefit.

Yes, if you have any questions, you can contact the British Council via email at [email protected]. They will be able to provide further information and assistance regarding the application process and partnership activities.

The Going Global Partnerships programme is a British Council initiative that builds stronger, more inclusive, internationally connected higher education and TVET systems. It supports partnerships between universities, colleges, education policy makers, civil society organisations, and industry partners around the world.

Applicants should review the Grant Call Guidance, the General Grant Agreement Template, and the TVET Reference Application Form, all available as PDF downloads on the official page. The application must be submitted via the online grant platform.