Pokhara University (PU), aiming at making higher education accessible to the underprivileged section of society, provides scholarships to 10 percent of approved quota of students in affiliated Colleges and 20 percent in constituent schools. The graduates from government and non-government schools or colleges are eligible to apply for scholarships and financial supports. The PU Scholarship Selection Examination decides to award scholarships based on applicants’ credentials, economic background, examination followed by an interview.