The American Society of Nepalese Engineers (ASNEngr), in collaboration with Nepal Engineers' Association central executive committee officials, recently honored exceptional academic achievements by awarding Merit Awards to five students and two Graduate Student Research Fellowships (GSRF). Each $500 Merit Award stands as a testament to the recipients' outstanding academic accomplishments. Additionally, the GSRF provided a second $500 installment to support advanced graduate-level research. These initiatives highlight ASNEngr's commitment to fostering excellence in engineering education and research within the Nepalese community. The total sum of the ASNEngr Merit Awards for Engineering Students in 2023 was $2,500, with each winner receiving a $500 grant. The awardees' names are as follows:

1. Anuja Gyawali, Rupandehi

2. Bikash Ghimire, Palpa

3. Binu Suwal, Bhaktapur

4. Prajwal Adhikari, Morang

5. Rajit Dahal, Kavre