SAF Scholar Maheen Sardar Completes Bachelor’s Degree in Development Studies in Nepal

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News UMCDSRC, National College, Kathmandu, Nepal - 30th August 2026

Kathmandu, Nepal | 1 September 2026

Ms. Maheen Sardar, a Pakistani student and SAF Scholar at the UNESCO Madanjeet Singh Centre for Development Studies and Regional Cooperation (UMCDSRC), National College, Kathmandu University, has successfully completed her Bachelor’s degree in Development Studies.

To mark the completion of her undergraduate studies, National College organised a farewell programme in her honour. The occasion celebrated Maheen’s academic journey and her successful completion of the programme, while also recognising her association with the University and the wider SAF scholarship community.

Maheen’s academic journey at UMCDSRC reflects the spirit of the SAF scholarship programme, which provides deserving young students from South Asia with opportunities to pursue quality higher education and build lasting regional connections.

SAF-Scholar-From-Pakistan-completed-Bachlor-of-Devlopment-Studies-at-UMCDSRCAt the farewell, Maheen was accompanied by Mr. Madhav Neupane, Principal, National College handing over memento Ms. Maheen Sardar  ; Mr. Navin Jha; and Mr. Chhatra Karki, members of the college faculty.

SAF-India extends its warmest congratulations to Maheen Sardar on this important academic milestone and wishes her every success in her future endeavours. Her achievement adds another inspiring chapter to the growing community of SAF Scholars and Alumni across South Asia.