Why SWABUD exists
Opportunities shouldn't depend on which group chat you are in
Hackathons, CTFs, fellowships, scholarships and events for students are announced across Facebook posts, college notice boards, Discord servers and dozens of websites. Students miss deadlines, cannot tell real calls from scams, and often don't know where to start, especially outside Kathmandu valley.
SWABUD collects these opportunities, checks each one against its official source, writes it up in one clear format, and keeps it updated until it closes. Then it helps you act: save it, plan your application, and get reminded before the deadline.
Our name carries our promise: Discover what's out there, Connect with the people and communities behind it, and Grow the skills to be chosen.
- 124opportunities listed
- 8categories
- 17in Nepal
- 53official sources watched
What we do
Six things SWABUD does for students
124 listings across 8 categories, 84 of them confirmed free, plus learning paths, career guides and a personal dashboard.
Finds opportunities
We watch official platforms, college notices, community pages and organizer announcements for hackathons, CTFs, fellowships, scholarships, events, courses, volunteering and student programmes.
Checks them at the source
A post is only a lead. A listing goes live after we confirm the organizer, eligibility, dates, format, cost and the real application link on the official page.
Keeps them up to date
Statuses and countdowns switch by themselves in Nepal time: Opens in, Open, Closing soon, Happening now and Closed. We recheck open listings every week.
Helps you apply
Members save opportunities, track each application from Saved to Accepted, keep a checklist and notes, and get a heads-up before deadlines.
Builds your skills
Free learning paths and practical career guides, from your first CV to hackathon prep and spotting fake offers.
Connects the community
Partner communities, campus ambassadors and organizers across Nepal, so opportunities reach students outside the big cities too.
How it works
For students
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Browse
See a preview of open opportunities, with statuses and countdowns, without an account.
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Create a free account
Sign up with Google or email in under a minute to unlock every listing, the calendar, sources and guides.
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Save and plan
Save what fits, tick off the application checklist, and watch your deadlines on your dashboard.
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Apply at the source
Every application happens on the organizer's official page. SWABUD never asks you to pay to apply.
How it works
For organizers
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Submit
Send an opportunity from your SWABUD account, or use the partner form for collaborations.
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We verify
We check it against your official page and may email you with questions.
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It goes live
The listing is published with a check date, a live status and a countdown.
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Students find it
It appears in the directory, the calendar, recommendations and our weekly alerts.
Visitors and members
What you can do with and without an account
Anyone can browse a preview. A free account unlocks the full platform, so we can keep your saved list, tracker and progress for you.
| Feature | Visitor | Member (free) |
|---|---|---|
| Preview of opportunities, with search and categories | Yes | Yes |
| Live statuses and countdowns | Yes | Yes |
| Summaries, eligibility and dates | Yes | Yes |
| Official links and how-to-apply steps | –No | Yes |
| Every listing, with all filters | –No | Yes |
| Full deadline calendar and My saved dates | –No | Yes |
| All 53 official sources | –No | Yes |
| Learning paths with saved progress | –No | Yes |
| All 8 career guides | –No | Yes |
| Save, track and checklist applications | –No | Yes |
| Deadline heads-up and what's new | –No | Yes |
| Submit opportunities | –No | Yes |
How we verify
Nothing goes live until the official page confirms it
Reposts and forwarded images are only leads. We confirm every fact at the source, publish it with a check date, correct mistakes quickly and note every correction.
What SWABUD will never do
- Charge students to see listings or to use their account
- Sell or share student data
- Promise jobs, visas or selection
- Present a paid listing as an independent recommendation
- Ask for your password, OTP or bank details
Mission
Make meaningful learning and career opportunities easy for students in Nepal to discover, trust and access.
Vision
Become the most trusted student opportunity platform in Nepal.
Values
What we hold ourselves to
Accessibility
Free for students, mobile-first, plain language, and built for every province, not only Kathmandu valley.
Trust
Every listing is checked against its official source and shows the date we last checked it.
Learning
Every listing and guide should leave you knowing something new, even when it isn't the right fit.
Community
Students, clubs, colleges and organizers help each other, and credit is always given.
Growth
Small steps and honest progress. No promises of jobs, visas or results.
Who it's for
Students first, organizers welcome
We start with IT and tech-interested students in Nepal: from first-year BCA, BIT, BSc CSIT and BE students to fresh graduates, in every province, plus the clubs, colleges and companies that run genuine opportunities.
Built by students
Help us grow it
SWABUD is built with students. Campus ambassadors, opportunity researchers, content creators, designers and developers help classmates across Nepal find opportunities they would otherwise miss.
Partners
Our partners
Student communities, colleges and organizations that help SWABUD reach students across Nepal.
Community partnerNepalgunj IT Students Community
(NISC)A community of IT students in Nepalgunj, partnering with SWABUD to bring verified
opportunities, events and learning to students in western Nepal.
Nepalgunj, Banke
Is SWABUD free?
Yes. Browsing, the account and every member feature are free for students. Some listed opportunities, such as certification exams, charge their own fees, and each listing says so.
Why do I need an account to see everything?
An account lets us keep your saved list, tracker and progress in one place, and helps us keep the platform useful and free of spam. It's free and takes under a minute.
Does SWABUD run these opportunities?
No. Organizers run them. We check the details and send you to the official page to apply.
Who is SWABUD for?
Students in Nepal who are interested in technology, from first-year BCA, BIT, BSc CSIT and BE students to fresh graduates, plus the clubs, colleges and companies that run genuine opportunities.
How can my club or company work with SWABUD?
List an opportunity for free, or partner with us for events, sessions and outreach. Start on the For organizers page.