{"id":5044,"date":"2026-01-11T18:37:43","date_gmt":"2026-01-11T12:52:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nepal.wordcamp.org\/2026\/?p=5044"},"modified":"2026-01-14T11:29:51","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T05:44:51","slug":"ujwal-thapa-memorial-scholarship-recipients","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nepal.wordcamp.org\/2026\/ujwal-thapa-memorial-scholarship-recipients\/","title":{"rendered":"Ujwal Thapa Memorial Scholarship Recipients \u2013 WordCamp Nepal 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WordCamp Nepal 2026 is proud to continue the <strong>Ujwal Thapa Memorial Scholarship<\/strong>, established to honor the late Ujwal Thapa, a visionary leader and co-founder of the WordPress Nepal community. His dedication to open-source, education, and community-building helped create a thriving network of over 15,000 members, shaping Nepal\u2019s WordPress ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Continuing His Legacy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In keeping with his vision, this scholarship provides opportunities for individuals passionate about WordPress who face financial or geographic challenges, ensuring knowledge and community remain accessible and inclusive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Meet the 2026 Scholarship Recipients<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Congratulations to this year\u2019s scholarship awardees:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Sayuna Thapa<\/strong> \u2013 Kathmandu<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Riya Dhami<\/strong> \u2013 Kanchanpur<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Chhabilal Pun Magar<\/strong> \u2013 Kapilvastu<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sandesh Thapa<\/strong> \u2013 Butwal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sushan Poudel<\/strong> \u2013 Pokhara<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Travel Arrangements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Recipients are required to purchase their bus tickets themselves. The fare will be reimbursed on the event day after submitting your ticket to the organizing team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Accommodation Details<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hotel accommodation will be provided for scholarship recipients. Rooms will be shared with other recipients, with separate arrangements for girls and boys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Questions or Assistance?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For any inquiries regarding travel or accommodation, contact:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Nishal Gurung:<\/strong> <a href=\"tel:9779856000849\">+977-9856000849<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Alina Kakshapati:<\/strong> <a href=\"tel:9779709196115\">+977-9709196115<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Next Steps<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Attendee Experience Team<\/strong> will also send an email with your <strong>attendee ticket form<\/strong> and a <strong>coupon code<\/strong>. Make sure to check your inbox and complete the form to confirm your attendance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We look forward to welcoming all scholarship recipients to WordCamp Nepal 2026!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>WordCamp Nepal 2026 is proud to continue the Ujwal Thapa Memorial Scholarship, established to honor the late Ujwal Thapa, a visionary leader and co-founder of the WordPress Nepal community. His dedication to open-source, education, and community-building helped create a thriving network of over 15,000 members, shaping Nepal\u2019s WordPress ecosystem. 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