Scholarships for Bangladeshi students
Government and university scholarships open to Bangladeshi applicants, with current status, key rules and official links. Re-checked every four weeks.
Chevening Scholarships
United Kingdom · Master's
- Status: 2027-28 round closed on 6 October 2026 Official source checked
- Experience: At least 2,800 hours of work experience Official source checked
- Condition: Return home for 2 years after the award Official source checked
- Next round: Usually opens in August; confirm on chevening.org Confirm with counsellor
Commonwealth Master's Scholarships
United Kingdom · Master's
- Route: Apply through a nominating organisation in Bangladesh Official source, re-check due
- Stipend: GBP 1,712 a month (GBP 2,000 in London) Official source, re-check due
- Academic: Usually a 2:1 equivalent Official source, re-check due
Australia Awards Bangladesh
Australia · Master's
- Status: 2027 intake round (1 Feb to 30 Apr 2026) is closed Official source checked
- English: IELTS Academic 6.5, no band under 6.0 (TOEFL iBT 84 or PTE 58) Official source checked
- Fees: Apply only via OASIS; no fees at any stage Official source checked
- Next round: Expected around February 2027; confirm Confirm with counsellor
MEXT (Japanese Government) Scholarship
Japan · Bachelor's, Master's, PhD
- Coverage: Tuition, airfare and a monthly stipend Official source, re-check due
- Round: Embassy applications around May, exams June to July Official source, re-check due
- Age: Research under 35; undergraduate 17 to 25 Official source, re-check due
Stipendium Hungaricum
Hungary · Bachelor's, Master's, PhD
- Eligibility: Bangladesh is on the partner country list Official source checked
- Round dates: Check the current round on the official site Confirm with counsellor
Turkiye Burslari
Turkey · Bachelor's, Master's, PhD
- Window: General call usually 10 January to 20 February; verify the 2027 dates Official source, re-check due
Marie Sklodowska-Curie Doctoral Networks
Europe · PhD
- How to apply: Apply to individual funded projects advertised on EURAXESS Official source, re-check due
- Allowance: Living allowance EUR 4,250 a month in the 2026 call Official source, re-check due
- Mobility rule: Not more than 12 months in the host country in the last 3 years Official source, re-check due
DAAD Scholarships
Germany · Master's, PhD
- Programmes: Many, including EPOS development-related postgraduate courses Confirm with counsellor
- Rates and deadlines: Read the current call on daad.de Confirm with counsellor
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters
Europe · Master's
- Coverage: Full scholarships offered by each joint programme Confirm with counsellor
- Deadlines: Most close between October and January; check each programme Confirm with counsellor
Fulbright (USA)
United States · Master's, PhD
- Round: Check the US Embassy Dhaka education pages for the current call Confirm with counsellor
Global Korea Scholarship (GKS)
South Korea · Bachelor's, Master's, PhD
- 2027 dates: Not yet confirmed Confirm with counsellor
Italy regional (DSU) scholarships
Italy · Bachelor's, Master's
- Type: Income-based regional scholarships and fee waivers Official source, re-check due
- Documents: Family income and asset documents, translated and legalised Confirm with counsellor
Frequently asked questions
Which scholarships can Bangladeshi students apply for?
Chevening, Commonwealth, Australia Awards Bangladesh, MEXT, Stipendium Hungaricum, Turkiye Burslari, DAAD, Erasmus Mundus, Marie Curie doctoral positions, GKS and many university awards. Status and links are on this page.
Can IEIC guarantee a scholarship?
No. Scholarship committees decide. We help you find schemes that fit your profile, meet deadlines and present a true, strong application.