Association of Nepalese Agricultural Professionals of Americas (NAPA)

The NAPA Early Career Scholar Award recognizes and honors an early-career professional (within 7 years of obtaining their terminal degree) for outstanding scholarly achievements and demonstrated potential for continued leadership in agriculture and allied disciplines. This award celebrates emerging leaders who demonstrate exceptional innovation, impactful outputs, and direct support toward NAPA's mission and vision. The award recipient receives a $500 monetary award, an award citation, and a plaque of recognition presented during the NAPA Biennial Scientific Conference.

Past Award Recipient

2026

1. Santosh Dhakal, PhD
2. Suraj Upadhyay, PhD