{"id":6194,"date":"2026-09-13T13:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-13T07:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kathmandu.wordcamp.org\/2026\/?p=6194"},"modified":"2026-09-13T08:47:22","modified_gmt":"2026-09-13T03:02:22","slug":"ujwal-thapa-memorial-scholarship-recipients","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kathmandu.wordcamp.org\/2026\/ujwal-thapa-memorial-scholarship-recipients\/","title":{"rendered":"Ujwal Thapa Memorial Scholarship Recipients"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

One of the things we care about most as an organizing team is making sure WordCamp Kathmandu is not just an event for people who can already afford to be there. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

That is exactly why we introduced the scholarship program this year, to open the door a little wider for people who genuinely want to be part of this community but might not have been able to attend otherwise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We received a good number of applications, and choosing just two winners was not easy. Every application told us something about why WordPress and this community mattered to the person writing it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

After going through them carefully, we are happy to share the two people we have selected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meet Our Scholarship Winners<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Bindu Paudel<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Bindu Paudel is a recent Computer Engineering graduate and currently works as a Security Research Analyst at SecurityPal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beyond security, Bindu enjoys reading, designing, and exploring unexpected rabbit holes that often begin with a simple curiosity. Nepali novels about the Maoist movement and the works of B.P. Koirala are among the books she rarely skips, with a particular interest in politics, history, and complex human stories. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In her free time, Bindu enjoys meaningful conversations, discovering new ideas, and occasionally doing absolutely nothing with remarkable dedication. Naturally curious and happily a little chaotic, she is still figuring out what she wants to be when she grows up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aaron Shrestha<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Aaron Shrestha is a tech enthusiast and aspiring AI researcher with an intermediate technical background and a growing interest in AI and robotics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since high school, Aaron has been building skills in web development and design while learning tools such as WordPress, Figma, Canva, and various programming languages. He enjoys creating visually appealing and accessible web experiences and is interested in how technology can better serve communities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recently, he contributed to collaborative research with guidance from the National Policy Forum (NPF), auditing the accessibility and design of local government websites. Through the WordPress community, Aaron hopes to learn more about its ecosystem and how it can be used to build impactful websites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As We Move Forward<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This scholarship is a small way for us to make sure that cost does not decide who gets to be part of this community. Every recipient brings their own story and reason for wanting to be here, and we are glad to have both of them join us this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To our recipients, congratulations, and welcome to WordCamp Kathmandu 2026. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We look forward to seeing you at Alice Receptions, Gairidhara on September 18th and 19th.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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