Nepal - Travelteer

Travelteer programmes eligible for funding in Nepal: Community Development programme

This programme focuses on community development in the mountain villages of Nepal and covers the following projects: 

• Education
• Infrastructure
• Agriculture

Optional Tours cannot be funded and cannot be included as part of the 4 consecutive volunteering weeks. 

FUNDING APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED FOR SUMMER 2026. Register for Summer 2027 updates

• Students must be enrolled at Swansea University
• Students must have completed the online bursary application form - a link will be added for Summer 2027 in due course
• Students cannot be in the final year of study
• Students must be 18 years old to participate in all programmes
• Students will need to meet any eligibility criteria set by the programme provider/partner university summer school (where applicable)
• Postgraduate students can apply for funding but must provide evidence that their academic supervisor approves of their participation at the point of application
• International students should speak to the Visa Advice team to check the impact of participation on their Student Route visa

FUNDING APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED FOR SUMMER 2026. Register for Summer 2027 updates

All students must complete the University's International Travel Approval process in order to participate in summer programmes and remain eligible for funding.

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