Former winners of the Miss Nepal pageant, in association with DM Foundation, a non-profit, are introducing a scholarship program under which students who have lost their parents or guardians to Covid-19 will get grants to continue their studies. Those who wish to apply for the scholarship can do so online (ims-np.com/fmnw-scholarship-form).

A promotional video for this initiative has also been made in collaboration with YouTuber Sisan Baniya, photojournalist Sulav Shrestha, and photo company Creative D Studio.

Former pageant winners Shrinkhala Khatiwada, Malina Joshi, Evana Manandhar, Nikita Chandak, Usha Khadgi, Sadichha Shrestha, Sugarika KC and Anuskha Shrestha are among those promoting the cause.