Scholarships

Government and university awards open to Bangladeshi students. Most university scholarships are automatic with a good result; the big government awards need applying a year ahead.

Canada, Canadian universities

Entrance scholarships

Most Canadian universities award automatic entrance scholarships for strong HSC or A level results.

CAD 1,000–20,000Bachelor'sDeadline: With your application

Canada, University of Toronto

Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship

For outstanding international students finishing school. Your school must nominate you.

Full tuition, books and residence for four yearsBachelor'sDeadline: School nomination, usually by November

Finland, Finnish universities

Finland Scholarship and tuition waivers

Most Finnish universities waive half or all of your tuition for strong applicants, sometimes with a relocation grant in the first year.

50–100% of tuitionBachelor'sMaster'sDeadline: With your joint application

Japan, JASSO

JASSO Honors Scholarship

For privately financed international students with good grades and attendance.

Monthly stipendBachelor'sMaster'sLanguage courseDeadline: Through your school after arrival

Japan, Japanese government

MEXT scholarship (embassy recommendation)

Japan’s main government scholarship. Includes written tests and an interview at the Embassy of Japan in Dhaka.

Full tuition, monthly stipend and flightsBachelor'sMaster'sPhDDeadline: Advertised around April through the Ministry of Education, Bangladesh

Lithuania, Lithuanian universities

University scholarships and fee reductions

Some universities reduce fees for top applicants or after a strong first year.

Partial tuition reductionsBachelor'sMaster'sDeadline: Varies by university

Malaysia, Malaysian private universities

Merit scholarships

Private universities award tuition discounts for good SSC, HSC or A level results.

10–50% off tuitionFoundationBachelor'sMaster'sDeadline: With your application

New Zealand, New Zealand universities

University excellence scholarships

Merit awards for international students, often considered with your application.

NZD 5,000–20,000Bachelor'sMaster'sDeadline: Varies by university

South Korea, Korean government (NIIED)

Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) – Graduate

Fully funded master’s and PhD study, with one year of Korean language first. Apply through the Embassy of Korea in Dhaka or directly to a university.

Full tuition, monthly stipend, Korean course and flightsMaster'sPhDDeadline: Embassy track usually February

South Korea, Korean government (NIIED)

Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) – Undergraduate

Fully funded bachelor’s study. The 2027 embassy round closed in September 2026; prepare now for the next one.

Full tuition, monthly stipend, Korean course and flightsBachelor'sDeadline: Embassy track usually September

Sweden, Swedish Institute

Swedish Institute Scholarship for Global Professionals

Open to Bangladeshi applicants with at least 3,000 hours of work experience and leadership experience, for master’s programmes starting in autumn.

Full tuition, monthly living allowance, travel grantMaster'sDeadline: Usually February

Sweden, Lund, Uppsala and other universities

University tuition waivers

Many Swedish universities run their own global scholarships for the best applicants. Apply alongside your admission application.

25–100% of tuitionBachelor'sMaster'sDeadline: Usually January or February

United Kingdom, UK government

Chevening Scholarships

One-year master’s scholarships for future leaders. You need at least two years of work experience and must return to Bangladesh for two years afterwards.

Full tuition, living costs and flightsMaster'sDeadline: Usually August to early November

United Kingdom, Commonwealth Scholarship Commission

Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships

For students from lower and middle-income Commonwealth countries, including Bangladesh, on subjects linked to development.

Full tuition, living costs and flightsMaster'sPhDDeadline: Nominated through the University Grants Commission of Bangladesh; check dates each year

United Kingdom, Most UK universities

University international scholarships

Many universities reduce tuition for international students with good results. We apply for these with your application.

£1,000–£6,000 off tuitionBachelor'sMaster'sDeadline: Often automatic with your offer

Deadlines move every year. Check the official page, or ask us and we will tell you what you qualify for before you pay any deposit.

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